COVID-19 concerns means fleeing a storm at Jersey Shore will be different in 2020

Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.