Pequannock Aqueduct rehabilitation
Summary
A $15 million, 11-mile rehabilitation of 165-year-old water pipes is a year from Line Two; members flagged that the middle sections will eventually need work too — a future multi-million-dollar ask.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$15 million so far, with far larger water-infrastructure costs likely on the horizon.
Every Newark water customer across all wards.
Residents—especially children, pregnant women, low-income families, and homeowners—are bearing the health and financial risks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Municipal Council — September 8, 2026
A $15 million, 11-mile rehabilitation of 165-year-old water pipes is a year from Line Two; members flagged that the middle sections will eventually need work too — a future multi-million-dollar ask.
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