Congressman Rob Menendez Announces $3.1 Million Grant to Replace Lead Service Lines in City of Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $3,129,752 in grant funding to the City of Elizabeth to replace known lead drinking water service lines.  

“Universal access to clean, safe drinking water is a basic human right, and with our partners at the EPA and throughout New Jersey, we’re ensuring that we meet that vital goal,” said Congressman Menendez. “With this funding, we’re building infrastructure resiliency and fulfilling our promise to put our communities first. As always, I’m grateful to the EPA and the Biden-Harris Administration for their support.”

"The health and well-being of our residents is our top priority, and this significant grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency will make a tremendous difference in addressing the critical issue of lead in our drinking water,” said Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. “We are grateful to Congressman Rob Menendez for his steadfast advocacy and to the EPA for supporting our efforts to ensure every family in Elizabeth has access to clean, safe drinking water. This grant represents a vital step toward safeguarding our community’s health and investing in the infrastructure that will benefit future generations.”

The funding was provided through the EPA Community Grants Program and is one of the 1,022 congressionally directed water infrastructure projects totaling more than $1.4 billion under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.  

A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Menendez is a leading voice in Congress on building resiliency in our critical infrastructure, strengthening our green economy, and improving access to clean air and water throughout New Jersey. Earlier this year, Menendez secured $959,000 in Community Project Funding to replace lead service lines in the City of Elizabeth. He has requested an additional $7 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2025.