New Jersey
Groundbreaking ceremony held for New Jersey lead service line replacement program
PASSAIC, N.J. — There was a groundbreaking Friday to exchange hundreds of dangerous lead service strains in three New Jersey cities.
The Passaic Valley Water Fee needs to exchange an estimated 6,500 strains in Clifton, Passaic and Paterson. They will additionally examine an extra 11,000 service strains for traces of the dangerous materials.
Officers say it is a free program to prospects.
“We have to get the lead out, however with a view to accomplish that, we gotta get the phrase out and get cooperation from our residents. They should open the door,” Passaic Mayor Hector Lora stated.
“It could take a number of months, however it’s price it as a result of you are going to be ensuring that persons are ingesting clear water, utilizing clear water once they brush their enamel or once they take a bathe,” Paterson Mayor André Sayegh stated.
The alternative is being paid for by federal and state funding.