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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released its first Scientific Report on Climate Change in June. The report covers the latest and most reliable science to explain how climate change will impact New Jersey.

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, a sewer leak was reported in Atlantic City on the Bader Field site. The leak was located on a 30” force main that services the Downbeach communities, the Chelsea Heights section of AC and Seaview Harbor Marina in Egg Harbor Township. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), local health departments and the Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management were notified about the situation. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) hired an emergency outside contractor to install a temporary bypass system and contain the leak.

Water is our most precious resource. It keeps us hydrated, helps us improve hygiene, is vital for growing produce and keeps our wastewater systems flowing among many other essential uses.

The average person uses about 100 gallons of water each day. Below are seven ways we can rethink our daily use to help conserve and protect water.