Matt Trapani

•

Jul 30, 2024, 5:38 PM

•

Updated

More Stories

01:17

Beachgoers notice smoky skies as Canadian wildfire haze reaches the Jersey Shore

01:57

Road Trip Close to Home explores hidden oasis at Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills

01:07

World Cup and America 250 themes take center stage at Belmar sandcastle contest

01:35

Fair Lawn considers ordinance to curb early morning dumpster pickups

01:58

Essex County town temporarily suspending seasonal gas-powered leaf blower restrictions for storm cleanup

01:58

Local ties fuel astronaut Anil Menon's upcoming NASA launch

Rep. Frank Pallone has locked down $750,000 to help a Monmouth County community project.

The money will be used to assist with the Matawan Lead Pipes Removal Project. It identifies and removes all lead service lines in the borough.

Officials say that since 2021, the borough has identified 150 service lines that need to be replaced.

"By eliminating potential sources of lead contamination, we're taking proactive steps to safeguard community health and restore trust in Matawan's water supply,” Pallone wrote in part.

The multi-year plan to provide safe and clean drinking water begins this year and will last until 2028.