The Economic Times

In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearly

Through a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable improvements. Led by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and various partners, these initiatives focused on managing stormwater runoff effectively, ultimately leading to the removal of the Lower Passaic River from the impaired waters list. This success highlights the effectiveness of nonpoint source pollution control in urban environments.