New Jersey American Water replaces 10,000 lead water service lines since 2021
(WO) – New Jersey American Water has successfully replaced approximately 10,000 customer-owned lead and galvanized steel water service lines to date as part of its ongoing Lead Service Line Replacement program.
This achievement is a significant step forward, putting New Jersey American Water on pace to meet requirements of a New Jersey state law passed in 2021, which mandates all water providers to replace both utility-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines by 2031.
"The considerable progress we’ve made in just three years demonstrates our unwavering commitment to modernizing water infrastructure and protecting public health,” said Mark McDonough, President, New Jersey American Water.
“We're not just meeting legislative requirements; we're setting the standard for proactive lead mitigation in New Jersey. Our work, however, is far from over, and we need our customers' continued cooperation to work with us to identify remaining lead service lines."
“New Jersey continues to pave the way for the nation in protecting the public from the harmful effects of lead in drinking water,” said Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette.
“New Jersey American Water’s progress in lead service line replacements is a critical step toward improving the overall quality of drinking water in New Jersey. We commend water systems across the state who are working hard to protect and safeguard our communities.”
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