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"Unfortunately, today's data is likely just the tip of the toxic iceberg when it comes to the threat of lead contamination in our schools' drinking water," said Julia Geskey, of Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center.

Just one year can be the difference between a healthy home and a toxic one.

At an Assembly water infrastructure panel's first hearing, opposition to Gov. Phil Murphy's reversal of spending plans, due to COVID-19 budget deficits.

Legislature will take up lead remediation after the election – but says clear sailing isn't assured for either the plan or the referendum to follow in 2020.

New Jersey's latest actions related to lead in school water: Tests every three years, a searchable database of reports and priority for infrastructure funds.

State lawmakers are trying to calculate New Jersey's water infrastructure needs, let alone how to pay for it. But it's likely billions will be needed.

A plan to borrow $400M for water infrastructure, including $100M to replace water service pipes, hasn't gotten a hearing 18 months after being introduced.

Essex County will borrow $120 million on Newark’s behalf to speed up the city’s replacement of lead water service lines to around 18,000 residences.

The $400 million would have to be approved by voters. It represents less than 1 percent of what's believed to be needed for water, sewer and wastewater.

Gov. Chris Christie signed 14 bills into law Monday and vetoed five others.