New Jersey Floodwaters Have Receded, but Sewage, Chemical Runoff, and Mold Create New Health Dangers

The heat wave that killed 29 New Jerseyans in the first week of July has broken, but for residents dealing with flood damage, the public health risks are not over. They are changing. Flash flooding has left floodwater contaminated with E. coli, sewage, and fuel. Mold can begin growing in 24–48 hours.