07.24.24
NJ Receives $123M to Support Lead Pipe Replacement
Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced $123 million to help New Jersey identify and replace lead pipelines under the Invest in America Act.
These funds are a step ahead for public health and safety in our state. Our cities and towns will see relief from the financial strain of trying to fund their own lead remediation strategies from municipal budgets.
However, the task of replacing these pipes won’t occur overnight and there will be work to ensure each community receives the help they need. The process involves figuring out strategies for: