Jersey WaterCheck is performing its first annual data update since its launch in March 2021. On September 20, every utility featured on the dashboard received an email with the link to a short survey, along with utility data for review. Each utility’s response to the survey, along with its reviewed data, will be featured on… Continue reading We Need Your Help! Utilities Called to Participate in Jersey WaterCheck’s Annual Update
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Lead Exposure: Learning From East Trenton Residents
On August 26, 2021 a virtual Listen and Learn session on the dangers of exposure to lead in paint, water, and soil was attended by nearly 30 East Trenton residents, as well as Mayor Reed Gusciora. The question and answer exchange highlighted new areas of concern and reinforced that there is work to be done… Continue reading Lead Exposure: Learning From East Trenton Residents
Financially Healthy Utilities: Going Beyond the Price of Water and Wastewater
Jersey WaterCheck was created by Jersey Water Works (JWW) to tell the story of our state’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs. One of JWW’s shared goals is Effective and Financially Sustainable Systems. JWW aims for adequate and affordable utility operating budgets and capital investment, which will result in systems that operate efficiently and in a… Continue reading Financially Healthy Utilities: Going Beyond the Price of Water and Wastewater
A Varied Basket of Fruits: Attempting to Measure Annual Utility Expenditures on Capital Projects
Jersey WaterCheck was created by Jersey Water Works (JWW) to tell the story of our state’s water and water infrastructure needs. It blends information from publicly available data provided by government agencies, self-reported survey data from utilities and municipalities, data gathered from utility websites, and the results of a statewide public opinion survey. This has… Continue reading A Varied Basket of Fruits: Attempting to Measure Annual Utility Expenditures on Capital Projects
Jersey Water Works members connect to prioritize water infrastructure in this historic funding moment
Elected officials and community voices echoed the same sentiment: New Jerseyans must continue to work together to transform water infrastructure at this historic moment. For the seventh year in a row, Jersey Water Works (JWW) members met to explore “Different Perspectives, New Opportunities, and Win-Win Solutions” to New Jersey’s water challenges. The annual JWW Membership… Continue reading Jersey Water Works members connect to prioritize water infrastructure in this historic funding moment
Op-Ed: Workable solutions to the replacement of lead service lines in NJ
JWW Lead in Drinking Water Task Force chair Chris Daggett says that we cannot expose another generation of children to the scourge of lead from drinking water. There are two solutions that are both practical and efficient if public officials are committed to addressing the problem. The first is found in water rates, the second… Continue reading Op-Ed: Workable solutions to the replacement of lead service lines in NJ