cause description

The levels of lead in Newark, New Jersey’s drinking water are some of the highest recently recorded by a large water system in the United States. The elevated levels end up causing health risks that mainly affect low-income families. Last September, a brain-eating amoeba was found in 8 cities in Texas. We want to ensure tap water will stop being a threat to our local community.

Our scope is to install RO filtration systems in households and facilities where low-income families with children leave and spend time during the day. Our goal is to help 10 families by the end of February and 100 by the end of 2021.

cause content

• 50 volunteers needed for this cause (online & offline around New Jersey)
• Locating vulnerable families and low-income neighborhoods where the lead levels are high in the tap water.
• Approaching the families and offering the free installation of a (1) high-quality water filter per household that removes many pollutants and microorganisms including lead.
• Maintaining the water filter every 6 months to ensure that it is working properly.