Communities work to meet new drinking water standards in New Jersey

PFAS chemicals are used in things like firefighting foams, waterproof clothing and nonstick cookware.

Action News was there for the groundbreaking of a new water treatment plant in Willingboro last year.

In Burlington Township, a new treatment system is in the engineering phase here at Beverly Road Water Treatment Plant.A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson says low-interest loans are available to help pay for the upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Over the next five years, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law legislation is expected to provide nearly $1 billion in additional clean water and drinking water in New Jersey, including $65 million to address PFOS and PFOA in drinking water.

Last month, Burlington Township filed a lawsuit against 29 companies, seeking damages for the costs of testing, sampling and facility upgrades.Residents say while it's not on their mind every day, they want safe water.The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to finalize national drinking water standards by the end of this year.

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