City Of Newark Will Receive $120M To Fix Lead Pipes

The Newark Water Coalition protested at the VMA awards over Newark's lead water crisis. New Jersey officials announced a plan to replace 18,000 lead-tainted water lines with a $120 million loan from the Essex County Improvement Authority, reducing the timeline from a decade to two and a half years. Previously, residents faced charges for fixes, but the new plan aims to cover costs. Newark's situation is compared to Flint, with health concerns rising. The plan awaits approval, and federal help is needed as lead levels exceed safe limits.

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