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Winnie & Sammie’s Journal
The Official Blog of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities
How Newark is Leaps Ahead of the EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule
During President Biden’s event in Milwaukee on Oct. 8, he announced that every American city, town, and water system must replace all its lead service lines within 10 years. The City of Newark is already leaps ahead of this rule, thanks to their “model” Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
Director Kareem Adeem’s Official Statement before the New Jersey Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Director Kareem Adeem’s full official statement on the improvement of Newark’s water infrastructure, addressed to the New Jersey Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources.
Director Kareem Adeem Invited to White House Summit on National Lead Pipe Problem to Share Story of Newark's Success
Newark Water & Sewer Director Kareem Adeem delivered the signature line of Vice President Kamala Harris’ White House Lead Pipe Summit on Friday, January 27th, when he encouraged the audience to use funds made available by the Biden Administration to replace lead service lines.