Tag: Raritan Headwaters Association
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Everyone needs clean water – and good infrastructure
In many places across New Jersey, failing and outdated water infrastructure threatens the public’s health. Most New Jerseyans are aware of the dangers posed by lead pipes and urban sewer systems that overflow during heavy storms. But few people – even our decision makers in Trenton – realize that there are serious problems with water…
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Everyone needs clean water – and good infrastructure
In many places across New Jersey, failing and outdated water infrastructure threatens the public’s health. Most New Jerseyans are aware of the dangers posed by lead pipes and urban sewer systems that overflow during heavy storms. But few people – even our decision makers in Trenton – realize that there are serious problems with water…
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New maps show where wells were contaminated in Somerset County
The nonprofit Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is making it easier to find out what is in drinking water. Four out of five households (80%) in the upper Raritan River watershed in Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties get drinking water from a private well on their property, according to information provided by RHA. The only way…
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Raritan Headwaters honors volunteer from Hillsborough
A volunteer from Hillsborough has been awarded for his work with science and stream monitoring programs. Raritan Headwaters honored five volunteers at its annual Member Meeting, held remotely on Zoom on Feb. 23. They are Kerry Haselton of Bernardsville, Tracy Gordon of Denville, Ray Croot of Hillsborough, Ronald Redling of Bernardsville and George Schaberg of…