MAYOR BARAKA TO ANNOUNCE NEWARK WATER LEAD LEVELS FALL BELOW

EPA STANDARDS AT PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 2, AT 10:30 A.M.

Newark, NJ – July 1, 2020—Mayor Ras J. Baraka will hold a press conference on Thursday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m. to announce that the latest testing results of lead levels in Newark’s water show a significant drop below federal exceedance levels. The conference will be held at 267 Martin Luther King Boulevard, across from St. Michael’s Hospital, and at the corner of James Street.

“This is the result of outstanding work of the Administration, scientists and other experts in our Water & Sewer Department, our engineering firm CDM Smith and all of our county, state and federal government partners,” he said. “Mostly, it is a day to thank Newark residents for their patience and cooperation as we work diligently to deliver them the purest water possible. Almost 13,000 of our 18,720 lead lines have been replaced and we won’t stop until lead is eradicated from our water system.”

Media are reminded to wear face masks and keep proper social distance. Street parking is available. An audio mult box will be provided.

WHO:             Mayor Ras J. Baraka

Newark Water & Sewer Director Kareem Adeem

CDM Smith Senior Vice President Thomas Schoettle

WHAT:          Announcement that lead levels in Newark’s water system are in compliance with federal standards.

WHEN:          Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:       267 Martin Luther King Boulevard

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