East Trenton neighborhood to be declared a Superfund site due to lead hazards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will place an entire neighborhood in East Trenton on its Superfund list.
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Tapped out: No quick fix in sight for Trenton water crisis
A regional utility jointly directed by the city and four surrounding communities wouldn’t debut until at least July 2027 under a state plan.
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Trenton water inspector indicted in alleged water sample fraud scheme
A Trenton utility worker who allegedly faked water sampling results…
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Trenton skipped bidding rules for $1.7M in parks and recreation contracts
The city of Trenton, which skirted state contracting laws to…
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‘It got away from us’: Trenton mayor says of flawed no-bid park contract
City broke project into smaller payments, hired caterer-turned-contractor
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City of Trenton ordered to fix damage done by Delaware River clear-cutting
It isn’t clear what fixing the issue will cost the city.
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Toxic tap water in Trenton: Lead, copper, and Legionella bacteria found in office tower
On Tuesday, technicians were scheduled to collect and test water samples throughout the 300,000-square-foot building.
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On the brink of collapse: New regional utility proposed as solution to Trenton’s water woes
The Trenton Water Utility has been monitored by the state since 2022, but massive problems continue to plague the utility that supplies drinking water to more than 217,000 residents of Mercer County. Is a regional utility the answer?
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Trenton Water crisis: Study highlights financial chaos, billing delays, outdated equipment, worker shortages
The 52-page report was submitted to the city Sept. 9 and was distributed to mayors of surrounding townships served by the water utility on Dec. 10.
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Chlorine byproducts and dead-end pipes: Trenton Water remains in violation of NJ Safe Water Drinking Act
Trenton’s water utility, already under scrutiny for treatment failures and…
