NJ’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assists low- and medium-income eligible households that have difficulty paying their water and wastewater bills. In NJ, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is responsible for administering this program, which is funded through a federal grant. Residents and utilities must both act to benefit from the program. Specific… Continue reading Act Now for Help With Water and Sewer Bills! Access NJ’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
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Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans
Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans Submitted on Behalf of the Asset Management and Finance Committee of the Jersey Water Works Collaborative Every day we depend on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to deliver essential services. But much of the underlying infrastructure requires significant investment to be brought into… Continue reading Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans
Comments on Guttenberg/North Bergen Municipal Utility Authority Draft Combined Sewer Overflow Permits
Comments on Guttenberg/North Bergen Municipal Utility Authority (NBMUA) Draft Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Permits Submitted on behalf of the Jersey Water Works CSO Committee on February 13, 2023 Jersey Water Works (JWW) is a collaborative effort of many diverse organizations and individuals who embrace the common purpose of transforming New Jersey’s inadequate water infrastructure by… Continue reading Comments on Guttenberg/North Bergen Municipal Utility Authority Draft Combined Sewer Overflow Permits
New Jersey Named One of EPA’s Four Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette and Director of Newark Water and Sewer Utilities Kareem Adeem joined other stakeholders on a panel moderated by Radhika Fox, Assistant Administrator, Office of Water—US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Comments from Vice President Kamala Harris can be viewed here. JWW Members Attend the “Get the Lead Out Partnership”… Continue reading New Jersey Named One of EPA’s Four Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators
Comments on NJDEP’s Proposed Inland Flood Protection Rule
Comments on NJDEP’s Proposed Inland Flood Protection Rule Submitted on behalf of the Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience Committee and Green Infrastructure Committee on February 2, 2023 Climate Change Precipitation Totals for Design Storms Choice of Projection and Data Adjustments: We agree with the incorporation of the following into permit requirements: updated precipitation projections for… Continue reading Comments on NJDEP’s Proposed Inland Flood Protection Rule
New Jersey’s Capital Investment: A JerseyWaterCheck Data Story
Photo by Jason Richard on Unsplash. In 2021, New Jersey American Water completed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of capital projects on its water systems across the state, including installing 71 miles of transmission mains, replacing 548 fire hydrants and 2,430 valves, rehabilitating four water tanks, upgrading multiple treatment plants, and replacing 9,006 service… Continue reading New Jersey’s Capital Investment: A JerseyWaterCheck Data Story
William Paterson and Columbia University Researchers and Students Examine Water Vulnerabilities and Water Justice in the NY/NJ Watershed Region
Guest authors William D’Andrea, Nicole Davi, Marianne Sullivan, and Lilian Milanés, from William Paterson, share information about their project that examines water vulnerabilities and water justice in the NY/NJ watershed region. Read their guest blog here. For more information on this research or the course mentioned in this blog, please reach out to either William… Continue reading William Paterson and Columbia University Researchers and Students Examine Water Vulnerabilities and Water Justice in the NY/NJ Watershed Region
Could There Be Irony in Lead in Drinking Water?
For many years, scientists have warned of the danger that lead in drinking water poses to young children, as even low level exposure can raise the likelihood of behavior and learning problems, slowed growth, and other serious health ailments. Infants may face highest levels of exposure, as formula mixed with tap water can account for… Continue reading Could There Be Irony in Lead in Drinking Water?
From the ground up: A guide to replacing the nation’s toxic lead pipes over the next decade
EPIC’s report, From the Ground Up: A Guide to Replacing the Nation’s Toxic Lead Pipes Over the Next Decade, provides best practices for municipalities, utilities, and policymakers based on lessons learned from municipal water utilities, consultants, service providers, technology groups, engineering firms, community-based organizations (CBOs), labor representatives, and state and federal officials over the past… Continue reading From the ground up: A guide to replacing the nation’s toxic lead pipes over the next decade
Key Points Made at Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Community member, Monica Shaw, pictured with NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette. For a group of stakeholders from New Jersey and neighboring states, coming together is an essential part of finding solutions around water infrastructure and stormwater management. The Jersey Water Works (JWW) conference offers an opportunity for such connections to happen in person. This year marked… Continue reading Key Points Made at Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference