The utility announced it has succeeded in removing 74,000 lead lines. Now, it's looking to help customers remove lead service lines on the private side.
As the full extent of Newark, New Jersey's lead contamination problem emerges, residents are doing a lot of waiting — waiting in line for bottled water and waiting around for officials to give them a solution
In this week's sewer and water news, city officials in Newark, New Jersey, have announced water will be distributed to homes with lead service lines after finding out filters aren't solving the contamination issue
The City of Big Shoulders is also the City of Big Water
Also in this week's sewer and water news, Midwestern utilities are still working to restore drinking water service amidst flooding
Sharing this video released by AWWA is a great way to educate your customers about lead contamination
Also in this week's sewer and water news, a legislator proposes repurposing federal funds dedicated to the California High-Speed Rail Project to use them for water infrastructure
Also in this week's sewer and water news, an agreement between advocacy groups and the Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Water and Sewer Authority will see lead lines replaced