Newark was facing a crisis when the lead levels in the drinking water exceed government limits caused by old, hazardous water lines neglected for years.
"The investment in water and wastewater has diminished since the 1970s," Newark Water Director Kareem Adeen said.
The initial timeline to complete the project was 15 years, but with community support and access, things moved rapidly. He studied maps from the 19th century to locate old lines and had every map made accessible digitally. The combination of old and new maps helped the city plan out an effective solution to the city's led problem.
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