A new GAC filtration system at the Morris-Delair Water Treatment Plant will remove PFAS from groundwater wells that serve Camden City. Credit: Matt Skoufalos
Morris-Delair Treatment Plant Upgrades to Draw ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Camden Water Supply
The $55-million upgrade from New Jersey American Water provides additional treatment for removing PFAS and 1, 4-Dioxane from water serving six Camden City neighborhoods west of the Cooper River.
Camden City still spends more than $5 million annually to clear about 32,000 tons of illegally dumped waste. Officials are incentivizing tipsters with cash rewards, and urging residents to call in reports when they see dumpers. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
New restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water mean big-money investments in aging infrastructure. The borough is seeking sources to defray those costs, including grants, low-interest loans, and funding from a $10-billion settlement with manufacturer 3M. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…