Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force to Release Recommendations for Lead-Free Drinking Water, Joined by Governor Murphy

When: Thursday, October 10 at 2 pm

Where: Prudence Hall in Thomas Edison State University, 111 West State Street, Trenton, NJ

What: Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force will release its report of recommendations to eliminate the risk of lead in drinking water in New Jersey within 10 years at this press conference. Governor Murphy will outline a comprehensive strategy to address lead contamination in New Jersey.

The task force recommendations offer a holistic state-level campaign to address lead from all sources: water, paint, and soil. The report identifies a package of legislation, state agency regulations, outreach programs, and transparency measures to ensure safe drinking water in homes, schools, and childcare facilities.

Speakers: Chris Daggett, Chair, Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force and Governor Murphy

Jersey Water Works is a collaborative effort working to transform New Jersey’s inadequate water infrastructure through sustainable, cost-effective solutions that provide communities with clean water and waterways; healthier, safer neighborhoods; local jobs; flood and climate resilience; and economic growth.