ATLANTIC CITY MUA LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT

The Atlantic City MUA recently closed on a $49.3 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to replace lead and galvanized water service lines.

Because this project reduces the risk of lead exposure, the Atlantic County Municipal Utilities Authority will be eligible to receive an estimated $35,111,980 in principal forgiveness at long-term closing, covering approximately 71% of the total project cost.

Lead service lines can pose a serious public health risk when lead enters drinking water through corrosion. Galvanized service lines that are, or were previously, connected to lead piping can also capture and release lead particles over time. Replacing these lines helps reduce potential lead exposure, improve water quality, and strengthen the reliability of local drinking water infrastructure.