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Mount Olive begins hydrant flushing program; temporary discoloration possible
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (227+ words) MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Morris County) " A routine hydrant flushing program is underway in Mount Olive Township as officials work to maintain water quality across the system, according to the township water department. The program began the week of April 20 and…...
2. 4 magnitude earthquake reported near Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender,…...
New Jersey issues drought warning, urges residents to conserve water
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (616+ words) NEW JERSEY " The Murphy administration on Friday issued a statewide Drought Warning, urging residents and businesses to cut back on water use amid more than a year of below-average precipitation and worsening water supply conditions across New Jersey. "The Department…...
Bucco, Dunn introduce bill to protect New Jersey drinking water sources through DEP headwaters program
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn have introduced legislation to establish a new headwaters guardianship program within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection aimed at safeguarding the critical sources of rivers and streams that supply drinking water…...
Lake Hopatcong to begin water treatments to curb algae growth
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) LAKE HOPATCONG, N. J. " Crews will begin applying water treatments Monday in the northern section of Woodport on Lake Hopatcong to improve water quality and reduce algae overgrowth, according to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation. The work, led by Princeton Hydro, is expected…...
Merrill Creek Reservoir expands habitat projects with floating wetlands
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) HARMONY TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Warren County) " Merrill Creek Reservoir is expanding its conservation work by adding floating wetlands to its ongoing fish habitat projects, officials announced. Building on that success, the reservoir recently deployed five floating wetlands near the Wildlife Viewing Blind…...
Mountain Lake water quality varies after recent storms in Liberty Township
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Warren County) " Tracking water quality in Mountain Lake has proven difficult this summer, as recent heavy storms and high temperatures have caused fluctuating algae levels and declining water clarity, the Mountain Lake Community Association reported Friday. In a…...
Two minor earthquakes reported in Morris County; no damage reported
9+ mon, 4+ hour ago (113+ words) MORRIS COUNTY, N. J. " Two small earthquakes were recorded in Morris County on Monday, July 21, according to the U. S. Geological Survey, though no damage or injuries have been reported. The first quake, a magnitude 1. 6, occurred at 5: 40 a. m. approximately 1. 9 miles west of Morris Plains Borough…...