Newark plans to borrow $120M to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey's biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120 million to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.
The announcement came about two weeks after the city began distributing water bottles to residents in about 14,000 homes. Water from two houses tested positive for lead above the federal threshold of 15 parts per billion. "We couldn't wait for them to react," Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo said."We had to do it first."
The state Department of Environmental Protection said last week that 225 homes additional homes are being tested, a process that will last a few more weeks. Residents will receive bottled water while the testing continues.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
The Highest-Paid Actresses 2019: Scarlett Johansson Leads With $56 MillionThe ten highest-paid actresses together earned $314.6 million—69% more than last year.
Leer más »
How a health care 'hedge fund' run by ex-congressman plans to cut costsThe Healthcare Transformation Alliance, led by former N.J. Congressman Rob Andrews, has saved its members at least $400 million in overall health care spending.
Leer más »
Pitcher discovered on social media lands chance with A'sNathan Patterson was discovered through a speed pitch challenge.
Leer más »
The Highest-Paid Actresses 2019: Scarlett Johansson Leads With $56 MillionThe ten highest-paid actresses together earned $314.6 million—69% more than last year.
Leer más »
Iraq Shi'ite militia blame Israel for deadly air raid near Syria borderIraqi Shi'ite paramilitary groups blamed Israel on Sunday for raids by unma...
Leer más »
The Highest-Paid Actresses 2019: Scarlett Johansson Leads With $56 MillionThe ten highest-paid actresses together earned $314.6 million—69% more than last year.
Leer más »