Washington, Oct. 7 -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. issued the following press release:
On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) presented $1 million to Hopatcong Borough for the initial phase of lead service line replacements along various roadways in Hopatcong.
Through the replacement of these lead service lines, Hopatcong will improve the quality of drinking water and reduce the risk of lead contamination in water, which poses negative health risks and negative consequences to those who ingest it.
"Families in our communities deserve safe and clean water and to know that their health, and the health of their children, is not at risk," said Congressman Kean. "I was pleased to secure this federal funding to ensure that the water th...