Lead service line replacement, Phase 2
Summary
A $25 million bond was introduced to fund Phase 2 of replacing lead water lines — a refinance with no new cost. Public hearing May 13.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$25 million appropriation, structured as a refinance with no additional cost per staff.
Every household with a lead service line in Bayonne.
Residents displaced from parking and driveways with little notice during the work.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Bayonne City Council — 2026-08-12
A resident detailed botched communication during lead pipe work on 23rd Street: notices posted days before work, a disconnected phone number on the notices, no alternative parking plan, and driveway access restrictions nobody mentioned. The council acknowledged process failures and asked for photos.
Bayonne City Council — 2026-05-13
The council finalized a $25 million bond to continue replacing lead water lines — quieter business, but directly tied to drinking water safety.
Bayonne City Council — 2026-04-15
A $25 million bond was introduced to fund Phase 2 of replacing lead water lines — a refinance with no new cost. Public hearing May 13.
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