North Jersey
water experts

Newark’s primary water supply flows from the Pequannock Watershed, a 35,000-acre stretch of protected forestland that channels freshwater into the Pequannock River. That water is then treated at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant, using a multi-barrier approach that includes filtration and disinfection. When needed, Newark supplements this supply with water from the Wanaque Reservoir.

However, the water still travels through miles of distribution lines before it reaches your faucet, and that journey can affect everything from taste to temperature.

That’s where tailored, in-office solutions come in. Businesses that want to elevate employee experience while reducing waste can turn to sparkling water dispensers and ice machines to round out their hydration stations.

While the city’s water treatment plants meet or exceed safety standards, the legacy of lead pipes continues to affect older infrastructure. In 2019, Newark instituted a nationally recognized program to replace over 23,000 lead lines by 2021, alongside upgrades to its corrosion control strategy.

If you’re in a newer building, odds are you’re in the clear. But in older commercial spaces built before the 1980s, it’s still possible for internal plumbing to impact water quality.

For businesses that want peace of mind, Culligan Quench’s bottleless water coolers are a practical solution. These systems filter out lead, chlorine and sediment while helping your team ditch single-use plastics for good.