An unprecedented amount of grant funding is available for homeowners and landlords to fix lead paint hazards, and municipal leaders play a crucial role in protecting their communities from lead poisoning.
www.leadfreenj.org/2026/01/13/t...
A4848/S3616 passed NJ legislature 12/18. This law will require healthcare professionals to assess pregnant people for lead exposure. Now, Governor Murphy must sign the bill before his term ends. Thank you to Lead-Free NJ member Isles for championing this bill.
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Join us at the Jersey Water Works conference!
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey
www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annua...
#NJWATER25
Shata Traders Inc of Brooklyn, NY is recalling Chef Brand Milk Pan 24 cm, because it has the potential to be contaminated with significant levels of lead (Pb) which may leach into food.
www.fda.gov/safety/recal...
After elevated lead detected in many school fountains, Paterson applying for state grant
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NJ Schools must apply by November 28 to access $94 million in state grants for lead remediation in drinking water.
Contact: WaterGrant@doe.nj.gov
More information: lnkd.in/eRDUs4PZ
Funding source: NJ DOE Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act Water Infrastructure Grants
The deadline for schools to apply for water infrastructure improvement grants to address lead in drinking water issues is NEXT WEEK 10/31/25.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 9, 2025
NJDOE Must Act to Support NJ School Districts in Accessing $94 Million in State Grants for Lead Remediation in Drinking Water
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NJ Schools must apply by October 31 to access $94 million in state grants for lead remediation in drinking water.
Contact: WaterGrant@doe.nj.gov
More information: www.nj.gov/education/facilities/
Virtual Office Hours For NJ Water Systems
Register today! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🚰 Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup invites you to a virtual office hour webinar on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The deadline for schools to apply for water infrastructure improvement grants is extended to October 31, 2025. Read the NJDOE memo here: www.nj.gov/education/br...
Lead-Free NJ members participated in the 2025 National Lead & Healthy Housing Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Members shared insights and learned from other practitioners to advance lead poisoning prevention.
healthyhousingconferences.com
Apply for up to $2,500 to put towards the purchase of a bottle filling station. Deadline: July 30, 2025
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W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium
www.fda.gov/safety/recal...
NEW BLOG: Changes at the federal level make this year's appropriations cycle more important than ever. NCHH analyst Sarah Goodwin tracks the development of federal funding levels for FY26. Which CDC, EPA, and HUD programs will be cut back? Which will be eliminated?
bit.ly/Blog_2507A #PublicHealth
SPPTTY Kids Bicycles Recalled Due to Risk of Death or Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold at Walmart by Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology
www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NJ Schools Must Apply by July 25 to Access $94 Million in State Grants for Lead Remediation in Drinking Water
www.leadfreenj.org/2025/07/10/9...
EPA Adds Historic Potteries Site in Trenton to Superfund National Priorities List
www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
Over $94 million dollars was JUST made available by the New Jersey Department of Education for NJ schools to fix lead in drinking water. School districts must apply by July 25, 2025.
Read the grant program guidelines here: www.leadfreenj.org/wp-content/u...
Great news! HUD has announced $364.5M in Lead Hazard Reduction grant funding to help communities reduce lead & other housing-related health hazards in pre-1978 homes. State & local governments (inc. urban/suburban/rural) may apply by August 14. bit.ly/FR-6900-N-13
#PublicHealth #HealthyHomes
A2929/S1034 passed the legislature today. Now, it’s headed to the Governor’s desk.
This law will require that lead in drinking water hazards be disclosed to renters AND prohibits landlords from obstructing lead service line replacement
www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/...
Today is Primary Election Day, June 10, 2025
Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
www.nj.gov/state/electi...
6.3.2025 update: one additional candidate response is included. We asked every candidate running for Governor: As Gov, how would you continue NJ's legacy as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention? Here are their responses.
Pt 2: We asked every candidate running for Governor: As Gov, how would you continue NJ's legacy as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention? Here are their responses. Don't forget to vote in June 10 primary election. Early voting begins June 3 - June 8. www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml
Pt 1: We asked every candidate running for Governor: As Gov, how would you continue NJ's legacy as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention? Here are their responses. Don't forget to vote in June 10 primary election. Early voting begins June 3 - June 8. www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml
White House Proposes Potentially Backbreaking Cuts for Lead Programs
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