Aqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township
April 17 2024 - 5:33PM
Business Wire
Investment helps remove per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to improve drinking water
quality
Aqua New Jersey leadership joined elected officials and
community leaders to cut the ribbon on its newest PFAS treatment
facility in Lawrence Township Tuesday. The celebration comes less
than one week after the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) promulgated its maximum contaminant level (MCL) of
PFAS in drinking water and emphasizes Aqua’s ongoing commitment to
providing safe and reliable drinking water to its customers.
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Aqua New Jersey President Natalie Chesko
and other company leaders are joined by Lawrence Township Mayor
Patricia Hendricks Farmer and representatives from the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection to cut the ribbon on a new
PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township.(Photo: Business
Wire)
“Long before the EPA’s announcement last week, Aqua took a
leadership role in addressing PFAS,” said Aqua New Jersey President
Natalie Chesko. “This well has been offline for nearly 18 months as
we’ve worked to ensure the most effective solution in the absence
of consistent regulations. With the EPA rule now in effect, we’re
well-prepared to continue leading the way in testing and removal.
This facility exemplifies Aqua’s ongoing investment in
infrastructure and testing across our entire service area. I’m
incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to safeguarding water
security for all our communities.”
The facility, which will be fully operational on May 1, will
provide an extra layer of filtration to approximately 8,000 people
in Lawrence Township through ion exchange treatment, which removes
PFAS contamination from drinking water to levels compliant with the
new EPA regulations.
On April 10, the EPA announced its final maximum contaminant
level for PFAS “forever chemicals.” PFAS refers to a group of toxic
chemicals used for a wide range of items, from non-stick cookware
to upholstery manufacturing to firefighter training. In some areas,
these chemicals have been sprayed on the ground or dumped by
manufacturers and are now being found in watersheds and groundwater
wells.
“We're grateful for Aqua's unwavering commitment to the safety
and reliability of our drinking water, not just here in Lawrence
Township, but across the state,” said Lawrence Township Mayor
Patricia Hendricks Farmer. "Our residents have peace of mind
knowing their water is filtered for PFAS thanks to Aqua's proactive
planning and swift action.”
Aqua has been a leader in PFAS remediation through transparent
communication and proactive treatment planning. Recognizing the
severity of the problem, Aqua immediately began testing for and
addressing PFAS more than seven years ago. In the absence of
federal guidelines, the company set its own PFAS standard in 2020
and is progressing with plans to comply with the new EPA ruling
across its service territory.
About Aqua New Jersey Aqua New Jersey serves
approximately 185,000 people in 11 counties throughout the Garden
State. Visit AquaWater.com for more information or follow
@MyAquaWater on Facebook and Twitter (X).
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