Chemical Spills

State links Raritan River water taste, odor issues to chemical leak, says no public health threat

State links Raritan River water taste, odor issues to chemical leak, says no public health threat

EDISON, N.J., Dec. 26 (ZFJ) — The state has linked a change in the taste and odor of water supplied from the Raritan River to a leak from a facility that packages fragrances and flavoring. Authorities say that there is no public health threat. On Monday, Dec. 23, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) announced that initial investigation results from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) found that the water issues were caused by a Dec.