Lead-Free NJ

06/01/2026

This week, Lead-Free NJ Advocacy Committee Co-Chair & Community Hub in Trenton Organizer Shereyl Snider, along with Lead-Free NJ Program Coordinator Cassie Bolinger, will participate in Newark Water Coalition & NJIT's first Community Science Symposium. Register for the free event on June 4 here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/newark-water-coalition-a-nj-nonprofit-corporation/1st-annual-community-science-symposium

05/29/2026

Filtering at the point of use provides a lower-cost remediation mechanism for schools and childcare facilities with lead exposure from internal plumbing.
Schools can fund initial “Filter First” activities by applying for the School Lead Filters Program by September 30, 2026.
https://www.leadfreenj.org/filteryourtap/

05/27/2026

New Jersey Future Policy Manager & backbone staff for the Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Advisory Committee, Deandrah Cameron, spoke with NJ 101.5 about lead in drinking water in schools.

"Cameron urges parents to make sure their local school officials are on top of applying for these grants so the filters are installed and the costs are covered."

Read More: Nearly half of NJ schools have lead pipes for drinking water | https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-lead-water-concerns/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-lead-water-concerns/

New Jersey schools face lead contamination in drinking water from aging pipes, raising concerns for student health. A new program aims to fund lead filters to tackle the issue head-on.

05/26/2026

Lead Detected in a Black+Decker Blender
CR tests of the PowerCrush BL1230 find that a metal component that comes into contact with food contains high levels of lead

Consumer Reports safety experts are urging the FDA to investigate.

05/22/2026

Join the campaign at https://www.leadfreenj.org/filteryourtap/

Lead can still be found in home plumbing, especially in homes built before 1986. Although water utilities are required to replace lead service lines (pipes that connect the home to the water main), this work won’t be completed until 2031, and indoor lead plumbing components will not be replaced. Certified point-of-use filters offer a proven, accessible way to remove lead right where water is used for drinking and cooking — putting protection directly in your hands today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V3ULWKH-Us

Join the campaign at https://www.leadfreenj.org/filteryourtap/Lead can still be found in home plumbing, especially in homes built before 1986. Although water...

05/22/2026

can occur any time after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Most cases occur between weeks 24 and 27 of pregnancy or after giving birth (postpartum preeclampsia). Learn more: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/preeclampsia

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05/14/2026

Healthy Schools Now 2026 Annual Conference—Building Our Future Together: Funding School Construction for the Next Generation

Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration ends 5/15!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/workenvironmentcouncilofnewjersey/event/2026-hsn-annual-conference/

05/12/2026

New Report Urges Immediate Action to Protect New Jersey Students from Lead in Drinking Water

“Filter First” white paper outlines a statewide roadmap for faster remediation, stronger protections, and immediate use of certified filters in schools and childcare centers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 12, 2026 CONTACT: Heather Gable Storey Lead-Free NJ Program Manager [email protected] 609-393-0008 ext 1016 New Report Urges Immediate Action to Protect New Jersey Students from […]

05/12/2026

🩺 Community Calendar Highlight: Medicaid Application Day

Need help applying for Medicaid or renewing your coverage? Get free, one-on-one support from trained professionals at this upcoming Medicaid Application Day.
Hosted by New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund, this event provides personalized assistance for individuals and families navigating applications, renewals, and general questions.

📅 Date: May 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Circle, 301 Main Street, Unit 358 (Upper Level next to Fabian Theater), Paterson, NJ

⚠️ By appointment only — spots are limited!

Each person must register individually unless applying under a family plan.

🔗 Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ACA82EA2F8C61-62429945-medicaid #/

This is a great opportunity to get trusted, in-person support and ensure you and your family have access to the healthcare coverage you need.
👉 This event was submitted to the Paterson Alliance Community Calendar. Want your event highlighted like this? Add it here: https://alliance.patersonpl.org/events/community/add/

05/11/2026

Newark Water Coalition is hosting its first annual community science symposium. Our organization works hard to continuously liberate knowledge and to make data transparent. Come listen to community members doing scientific research and data collection. Local community leaders on how to build coalitions and students who are doing community-based work and how it changed their research. NWC also hopes to highlight some local environmental justice short films that are telling our story and our work. Come join us for some networking and connection June 4th at NJIT. This symposium is sponsored by the CRISP grant. Register today!