Official Site of The State of New JerseyNewark Water Resources
August 14, 2019
Recent testing of water samples from the City of Newark found elevated lead levels in two homes.
Families within the Pequannock service area in Newark are encouraged to utilize the resources below.
BOTTLED WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
City of Newark Department of Health and Wellness
110 William Street - Pick up hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Bo Porter Sports Complex
378 Lyons Avenue - Pick up hours are 11:00am or 7:00pm
Boylan Street Recreation Center
916 South Orange Avenue - Pick up hours are 11:00am to 7:00pm
Vince Lombardi Center
201 Bloomfield Ave - Pick up hours are 11:00am to 7:00pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN DRINKING WATER:
www.nj.gov/health/childhoodlead
FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR WATER TESTED FOR LEAD AT NO COST, GET YOUR CHILD’S BLOOD TESTED FREE-OF-CHARGE, AND MORE:
973-733-6303
University Hospital will conduct free lead screenings on Saturday August 17th from 9am to 5pm, and on subsequent Saturdays according to demand, for any impacted Newark residents seeking to be tested.
To attend, please make an appointment by calling 973-972-9000.
NJ FamilyCare
866-411-7782 / www.njfamilycare.org
Senior Services
877-222-3737 - https://essexcountynj.org/citizen-services/
Child Care Assistance
973-297-1114 - www.programsforparents.org
Mental Health Support
866-202-HELP / www.njmentalhealthcares.org
Primary Care Health Center or WIC site
800-328-3838 - www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic
Food Assistance / NJ SNAP
800-687-9512 www.njsnap.gov
If you have questions about programs offered by the Department of Agriculture, including Summer Food Service, School Nutrition, Emergency Food Assistance, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs, please call the Division of Food and Nutrition at 609-984-0692.
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