NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — On a recent sun-drenched morning, the staccato rhythms of a jackhammer ricocheted off buildings as a work crew dug into a Newark street to remove an aging pipe that carried water — ...

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Newark's water problems seem to be getting worse, as officials are learning that filters passed out to prevent lead from leaching into drinking water may not be doing the ...

CNN — Residents and officials in Newark, New Jersey, are trying to determine exactly when lead began leaching into the water supply. It's a vital question, since lead contamination in water can damage ...

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Newark officials have announced that average lead levels in the city's water have fallen into a range compliant with national safety regulations. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka ...

NEWARK, NJ — If your water and sewer bill in Newark seems higher than usual this month, it may be due to a change in the way the city is running its billing cycle, officials say. On Friday, city ...

Newark residents should continue to boil tap water used for cooking and drinking until further notice, the city’s water and sewer director said Thursday, as a crew worked to repair a 142-year-old ...