A Trenton resident has been trying for several years to get the city to address the presence of small green inchworms, the larvae of midges, that he first found in his home water filtration system.

The midges are in the water because the city’s water company, Trenton Water Works, has an open reservoir, allowing algae to grow, which the larvae like to feed on, an issue that dates back decades. Covering the reservoir, or replacing it with storage tanks, has been considered for years, without any action having been taken.

“We became aware of the situation, and we’re doing extensive testing in the area, around the reservoir and around the residence, where we found this issue,” said Mark Lavenberg, director of Trenton Water Works.

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