East Orange批准10M湿地项目, 以捕捉暴雨水, 将供水量增加20%, East Orange approves $10M wetlands project to capture stormwater, boost water supply by 20%, with construction starting late 2026.

东部橙色收获湿地项目是一项1 000万美元的雨水捕获举措,经过五年进程和法律审查后获得最后批准。 The East Orange Harvesting Wetlands project, a $10 million stormwater capture initiative, has received final approval after a five-year process and legal review. 该计划将每年为橙县水源增加6亿升处理水，通过将雨水引入夏山溪上一个1300万升的湿地池塘，提升水安全20%。 It will add 600 million liters of treated water annually to Orange’s supply by diverting stormwater into a 13 million liter wetland pond on Summer Hill Creek, boosting water security by 20%. 2026年底开始施工,预计将于2027年完工。 Construction begins late 2026, with completion expected in 2027. 该项目包括步行道、木板道和烧烤区。 The project includes walking trails, boardwalks, and barbecue areas. 批评者警告下游流量减少可能会对小溪造成压力, 尽管监管者确认将维持最低流量以防止小溪干涸。 While officials cite increased drought resilience for the elevated city, critics warn reduced downstream flows may stress the creek, though regulators confirm minimum flows will be maintained to prevent the creek from running dry.