New Jersey

Thousands of lead pipes tainting N.J. water will be replaced

Trenton Water Works employees dig up and replace lead piping after a press event marking the start of the water…

5 years ago

As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

Elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, have made national news, causing growing concern over water safety…

5 years ago

Lead crisis in Newark leads to distribution of bottled water…

...after filters fail to safeguard homes with old pipes Responding to reports that filters are not protecting residents from elevated…

5 years ago

Cancer-causing metal found in drinking water across N.J.

Nearly 200 million Americans, including many in New Jersey, have tap water that contains a toxin that can cause cancer…

6 years ago

Newark said its water was safe, but … was warned of problems months ago

City officials in Newark said they learned in October that lead water contamination wasn’t just affecting a dozen homes, but…

6 years ago