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Tri-Cities Unite Against Sewage Pollution in Rivers

2/14/2025

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In a significant move for environmental health, Fort Lee, Hackensack, and Ridgefield Park have partnered with New Jersey's DEP to tackle sewage pollution in the Hackensack and Hudson rivers. Over the next 13 to 16 years, they will separate sewer lines to enhance water quality and mitigate flooding. Meanwhile, NYC is set to construct a new tunnel to divert sewage from the heavily polluted Newtown Creek.

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Story summary

In a significant move for environmental health, Fort Lee, Hackensack, and Ridgefield Park have partnered with New Jersey's DEP to tackle sewage pollution in the Hackensack and Hudson rivers. Over the next 13 to 16 years, they will separate sewer lines to enhance water quality and mitigate flooding. Meanwhile, NYC is set to construct a new tunnel to divert sewage from the heavily polluted Newtown Creek.