Lead pipe replacement
More than 11,000 lead service lines have been replaced since 2019. Replacement is now free and mandatory, part of a $175 million program.
Clean water
Clean Water.
Trenton Water Works serves 217,000 people in Trenton, Ewing, Hamilton, Lawrence, and Hopewell. Mayor Reed has made rebuilding it a priority since he took office.
Accomplishments
What Mayor Reed delivered.
A capital plan and financing
A $763 million ten-year plan, starting with new enclosed storage tanks, is backed by state loans, EPA and state grants, and a $15.2 million loan for about 2,000 more lead lines.
Corrosion control
Since 2019, Trenton Water Works has used an industry-proven zinc orthophosphate program that coats water mains to reduce lead and copper entering drinking water.
Smart meters
A $20 million project is replacing all 63,000 meters with smart meters, ending estimated bills and catching leaks early.
A PFAS settlement
Trenton Water Works won a share of the nationwide PFAS settlement to upgrade treatment and its lab.
Fresher water
144 automatic flushing devices were installed to keep water fresh in dead-end mains.
Help paying the bill
Expanded walk-in hours and a partnership with NJ SHARES help families who fall behind.