This document provides a draft scope for an RFQ that would identify consultants who have the requisite expertise to administer either individual aspects or the entirety of the federal and state Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), including a lead service line (LSL) replacement program, on behalf of participating water utilities in New Jersey.
Type: Reports & Recommendations
Alternative Procurement Options for Lead Service Line Replacement
State legislation enacted in July 2021 requires water utilities in New Jersey to replace lead service lines (LSLs) within 10 years (i.e., by 2031). Under the best of circumstances, state and federal aid will likely fall far short of the estimated statewide cost of $2.3 billion and, as water utilities seek to perform the work… Continue reading Alternative Procurement Options for Lead Service Line Replacement
Model Ordinance: Access to Private Property
This model ordinance authorizing public access to private property for the sole purpose of replacing a lead service line (LSL) was drafted from several sources, including the existing law enacted by the City of Newark, NJ. It is meant to convey some of the key elements that should be considered for such an ordinance, which… Continue reading Model Ordinance: Access to Private Property
Fifth Liter Sampling: EPA’s Newly-Mandated Technique for Sampling Lead in Drinking Water
In 2022, New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection will release its own LCRR proposal which is likely to address how fifth liter sampling will be implemented in New Jersey. This report explains the differences between the most common methods of water sampling and clarifies some of the questions clean water advocates may have about implementation… Continue reading Fifth Liter Sampling: EPA’s Newly-Mandated Technique for Sampling Lead in Drinking Water
DEP Commissioner LaTourette Written Testimony to the Senate Budget Committee
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette shared public written testimony with the Senate Budget Committee. The testimony highlights ‘Water Infrastructure Investments and Accountability’ as his first priority.
Jersey Water Works Comments on the Proposed Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plans for SFY23
The Jersey Water Works Asset Management and Finance Committee submitted comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on the proposed Intended Use Plans (IUPs). The IUPs establish the policies and priorities of the New Jersey Water Bank, which administers New Jersey’s State Revolving Fund.
Planning for Our Future: Effects of Climate Change on CSOs
The Jersey Water Works (JWW) Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Committee recognizes that CSO permittees, communities, and stakeholders know that climate change can harm our sewer infrastructure but may struggle with how to plan for it. Major weather events like Hurricane Henri and Tropical Storm Ida have raised awareness that many parts of our current sewer… Continue reading Planning for Our Future: Effects of Climate Change on CSOs
Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments – Jersey Water Works members sign-on letter
On behalf of 50 Jersey Water Works member organizations, a letter was sent to Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, and Speaker of the Assembly Coughlin on December 10. The letter urged them to allocate a significant portion of the state’s available American Rescue Plan Act “State Fiscal Recovery Fund” (SFRF) monies to support a generational… Continue reading Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for water infrastructure investments – Jersey Water Works members sign-on letter
Building Blocks of Trust: Creating Authentic and Equitable Relationships Between Community Organizations and Water Utilities
Strong and authentic relationships between local community groups and water systems, built on trust, are vital to achieving equitable and sustainable water systems and supporting public investment in water infrastructure. This report from River Network and WaterNow Alliance examines how to create authentic and equitable relationships between community organizations and water utilities.
Lead in Drinking Water in Child Care Facilities: Ensuring the Future for New Jersey’s Children
This Jersey Water Works report identifies 10 priority recommendations to protect young children from lead in drinking water in the state’s regulated child care facilities. It is designed to achieve the overarching goal that within 10 years, no children in regulated child care facilities in New Jersey, including licensed facilities and registered FCC homes, are… Continue reading Lead in Drinking Water in Child Care Facilities: Ensuring the Future for New Jersey’s Children