Analyzing Flood Impacts for Possible Threats to Drinking Water Quality in Montclair, NJ
Presentation Type
Poster
Faculty Advisor
Gregory Pope
Access Type
Event
Start Date
26-4-2024 2:15 PM
End Date
26-4-2024 3:15 PM
Description
Passaic County includes Montclair, Bloomfield, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Kearny, Newark, Passaic, and Paterson. These cities rely on the Wanaque Reservoir for their drinking water supply. The increase in flood events threatens not only the drinking water quality but also the overall health of over three million residents. Concerns have arisen about the recent contamination incident at the New Street Reservoir in Woodland Park, NJ. Due to heavy rain storms from August 26th, 2021- September 4th, 2021, a water advisory was put in place for 270,000 residents to boil their drinking water due to harmful contaminants detected in the water supply. The water advisory was no longer effective on October 15th, 2021. Here, we go through the impact floods have on water resources. The types of contaminants found in Montclair, NJ, drinking water supply, and the health effects contaminants can cause if consumed when concentration is high. The different flood control methods that are in effect in Wanaque, NJ, and the potential future of flood control. In contrast, the number of homes within flood zones in Montclair, NJ, is examined closely, and the necessary measures to prepare residents for future flood occurrences are outlined. ArcGIS was used to analyze the number of homes within flood zones and watersheds in Montclair, NJ. Preventive measures taken before flooding can significantly reduce the risk of contaminated water supply. This study should find that only severe flooding cases will negatively impact water quality. Otherwise, runoff will not have a detrimental effect on water quality.
Analyzing Flood Impacts for Possible Threats to Drinking Water Quality in Montclair, NJ
Passaic County includes Montclair, Bloomfield, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Kearny, Newark, Passaic, and Paterson. These cities rely on the Wanaque Reservoir for their drinking water supply. The increase in flood events threatens not only the drinking water quality but also the overall health of over three million residents. Concerns have arisen about the recent contamination incident at the New Street Reservoir in Woodland Park, NJ. Due to heavy rain storms from August 26th, 2021- September 4th, 2021, a water advisory was put in place for 270,000 residents to boil their drinking water due to harmful contaminants detected in the water supply. The water advisory was no longer effective on October 15th, 2021. Here, we go through the impact floods have on water resources. The types of contaminants found in Montclair, NJ, drinking water supply, and the health effects contaminants can cause if consumed when concentration is high. The different flood control methods that are in effect in Wanaque, NJ, and the potential future of flood control. In contrast, the number of homes within flood zones in Montclair, NJ, is examined closely, and the necessary measures to prepare residents for future flood occurrences are outlined. ArcGIS was used to analyze the number of homes within flood zones and watersheds in Montclair, NJ. Preventive measures taken before flooding can significantly reduce the risk of contaminated water supply. This study should find that only severe flooding cases will negatively impact water quality. Otherwise, runoff will not have a detrimental effect on water quality.