New Jersey American Water Completes Required Lead and Copper Sampling and Verifies its Systems are Compliant

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New Jersey American Water has completed its 2021 lead and copper testing, confirming that all 24 tested water systems meet state water quality regulations. These results support the company's ongoing commitment to infrastructure investments, totaling approximately $350 million annually, aimed at enhancing water service reliability. Matthew Csik, Director of Water Quality, emphasized the importance of these results for consumer confidence in water safety. The findings will be detailed in next year's Water Quality Reports, due by June 1, 2022.

Positive

• All 24 tested water systems meet state water quality regulations for lead and copper.
• Company invests approximately $350 million annually to enhance infrastructure and water service reliability.

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• None.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- New Jersey American Water has completed its required lead and copper sampling for 2021 and all systems tested meet state water quality regulations. The company tested 24 water systems that are required to be tested between June and September, and all results show compliance with safe drinking water guidelines for lead and copper. The company’s other 8 water systems are tested every three years in accordance with DEP regulations and they are also in compliance.

“New Jersey American Water routinely tests and monitors the drinking water leaving the treatment facilities and at different distribution points through the system,” said Matthew Csik, Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance, New Jersey American Water. “These lead and copper test results show that our continued investment in infrastructure and our treatment processes are working. We want our customers to feel confident that the water they use is safe for themselves and their families.”

The 24 water systems (listed by Public Water System ID names) that were tested this year and the towns served in each are as follows:

• Atlantic County system: Absecon, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, Pomona, Smithville, Somers Point and Wrangleboro
• Belvidere system: Town of Belvidere
• Bridgeport system: Bridgeport
• Cape May Courthouse system: Cape May Court House and Middle Township
• Coastal North system: Shrewsbury area: Aberdeen, Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Colts Neck (in part), Deal, Eatontown, Elberon, Fair Haven, Highlands Borough, Holmdel, Interlaken, Little Silver, Loch Arbor, Long Branch, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Neptune, Neptune City, Ocean Grove, Oceanport, Ocean Township, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Tinton Falls, Wanamassa and West Long Branch. Lakewood/Howell area: Freehold (in part), Howell Township and Lakewood. Ocean County area: Bay Head, Brick Township (in part), Dover/Toms River (in part), Lavallette (in part), Mantoloking, Ortley Beach and Pelican Island.
• Delaware/Western system: Audubon, Audubon Park, Barrington, Bellmawr (in part), Beverly, Burlington Township (in part), Camden (11th & 12th wards, Cramer Hill), Cherry Hill (in part), Cinnaminson, Clementon, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Elk Township (in part), Gibbsboro, Gloucester Township (in part), Haddonfield, Haddon Heights, Haddon Township (in part), Hi-Nella, Laurel Springs, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Magnolia, Maple Shade (in part), Mt. Ephraim, Mt. Laurel (in part), Oaklyn, Palmyra, Pennsauken (in part), Riverside, Riverton, Runnemede, Somerdale, Stratford and Voorhees
• Deep Run system: Cream Ridge and Plumsted Township (in part)
• Four Seasons system: Four Seasons at Chester community
• Harrison District system: Mullica Hill and Harrison Township (in part)
• Homestead system: Homestead at Mansfield community
• International Trade Center system: ITC development in Mt. Olive
• Liberty system: Elizabeth (Municipal-owned system operated by American Water/New Jersey American Water)
• Little Falls system: Little Falls Township
• Logan system: Logan Township
• Mount Holly system: Mount Holly, Lumberton, Hainesport, Eastampton, Westampton, and Mansfield/Columbus (in part).
• New Egypt system: New Eqypt and Plumsted Township (in part)
• Penns Grove system: Penns Grove, Carney’s Point Township, Pedricktown and Oldmans Township (in part)
• Raritan system: Bedminster, Belle Mead, Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Chester, Clark, Cranbury, Cranford, Fanwood, Far Hills, Flagtown, Flemington, Garwood, Gladstone, Green Brook, Hightstown, Hillsborough, Hillside, Jamesburg, Kenilworth, Kingston, Lawrence, Linden, Manville, Martinsville, Middlesex, Montgomery, Mountainside, Neshanic Station, North Plainfield, Peapack, Piscataway, Plainfield, Plainsboro, Pottersville, Princeton, Princeton Junction, Raritan Borough, Raritan Township, Readington, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Somerville, South Bound Brook, South Plainfield, Tewksbury, Three Bridges, Union, Vauxhall, Warren, Watchung, West Windsor, Westfield, Whitehouse and Whitehouse Station
• Roxbury system: Roxbury Township
• Short Hills (Passaic) system: Bedminster, Berkeley Heights, Bernards (Basking Ridge), Bernardsville, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Chester Borough, East Hanover, Far Hills, Florham Park, Harding, Hillside, Irvington, Livingston, Long Hill Township (Gillette, Millington, Stirling), Madison, Maplewood, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Millburn (Short Hills), Morris, New Providence, Roseland, South Orange, Springfield, Summit, Union, Verona, Warren, Watchung and West Orange
• Strathmere system: Strathmere
• South Orange Village system: South Orange Village (Municipal-owned system operated by American Water/New Jersey American Water)
• Vincentown system: Vincentown
• West Jersey system: Budd Lake section of Mt. Olive

The results of this testing will be included in next year’s Water Quality Reports, which will be published before June 1, 2022. New Jersey American Water customers can access their water quality report online anytime at www.newjerseyamwater.com, under Water Quality.

New Jersey American Water relies on the expertise of more than 800 professionals across the state, from plant operators and water quality professionals to engineers and water distribution professionals, to monitor and test the water, and maintain facilities and infrastructure across the state to support safe, efficient operations.

New Jersey American Water’s water treatment technology, combined with its aggressive infrastructure investment program that focuses on the replacement of aging water mains and service lines, work together to support the continued provision of high quality and reliable water service to customers. The company invests approximately $350 million annually to upgrade plants, pumps and pipes throughout its service areas.

Although lead is not present in the treated water leaving the company’s facilities or in the pipes in the distribution system, the company reminds customers there are additional steps people can take to help further protect themselves from lead particles that could be present in indoor plumbing. If your home was built before 1985, your plumbing system may contain leaded materials. To minimize possible exposure, experts recommend running your kitchen tap with cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes if it has gone unused for more than six hours. This is a simple way to reduce the risk of lead exposure from plumbing in older buildings. For more tips and information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com/leadfacts.

About New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to 14 million people in 25 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

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856-955-4874

Denise.Free@amwater.com

Source: New Jersey American Water

FAQ

What were the results of New Jersey American Water's 2021 lead and copper testing?

All tested systems met state water quality regulations.

How much does New Jersey American Water invest in infrastructure annually?

The company invests approximately $350 million each year.

When will the Water Quality Reports be published?

The reports will be published before June 1, 2022.

Who is responsible for monitoring and testing the water quality for New Jersey American Water?

The company employs over 800 professionals in various roles to ensure water quality and safety.