Tag: Water
As a Lack of Rain Persists, Experts Advise Precautions to Avoid...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) first declared a Drought Watch Oct. 17, following months of significantly below-average rainfall.
Water Main Overhaul Underway in Tinton Falls; Sewer Pipe Punctured in...
An $8.5 million New Jersey American Water (NJAW) project is underway, which the company claims will improve water service reliability.
Infrastructure Needs Prompt Water and Sewer Rate Hikes in Red Bank
Starting next month, residents and businesses in Red Bank will face higher utility bills. The borough council unanimously voted to increase water and sewer rates at its latest meeting, citing the need to fund critical infrastructure improvements and maintain fiscal stability.
Federal Officials Crack Down on Forever Chemicals, NJ American Water Responds
Last week the federal government codified the first national drinking water standard to protect millions from forever chemicals. Water suppliers like New Jersey American Water (NJAW) must now grapple with stricter testing and treatment guidelines to reduce these harmful chemicals.
NJ American Water Begins ‘Free Chlorine’ Treatment for County Customers
If your tap water tastes a little different for a while, don’t panic.
Amid Water Concerns, Colts Neck Development Still in the Pipeline
The proposed Kushner Companies development in Colts Neck is drawing more fire from environmentalists and residents and appears stuck in a revolving door of government agencies. Most recently the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners sent the project back to the county’s planning board for “additional information” after pushback from residents and community groups at its Dec. 14 meeting.
A Seasonal Glimpse Under the Water
Colorful foliage, chillier days, pumpkin lattes – the signs of autumn. But the season brings significant changes underwater, too. Terrestrial inhabitants may not notice, but sea creatures are busy preparing for the coming cold weather.
Colts Neck Residents Raise A Storm About Potential Threat To County’s...
A group of environmentalists are convinced that the drinking water in Monmouth County is at stake if a proposed development on an environmentally sensitive site within the township moves forward.
New State Construction Rule for Inland Flood Zones Affects Some Fort...
Next month New Jersey will become the first state in the nation to use scientific “predictive precipitation modeling” for future developments, hopefully reducing flooding in some inland areas.
Teen Rescues Lost Dog From ‘Ruff’ Waters
Name a dog after the Norse god of mischief and you should expect some high jinks. But the German shepherd mix Loki really lived up to his name last week, taking his family, a heroic teenager, the police and an entire community on an adventure that could have ended in heartbreak.
