Jersey Water Works (JWW), a collaborative of over 600 individuals and organizations dedicated to transforming New Jersey’s aging water infrastructure, is hosting its 2025 annual conference Dec. 11 at The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Brower Student Center, in Ewing. The event will bring together over 200 water experts, local officials and community leaders. This year’s theme,… Continue reading 2025 Jersey Water Works to host annual conference Dec. 11
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Op-Ed: Is New Jersey ready to deal with weather fluctuations?
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. In October, back-to-back hurricanes deluged the Southeast, causing catastrophic flooding from Florida to the Carolinas including destruction to underlying infrastructure like roads and pipes. Over the last 10 years, Jersey Water Works has brought together leaders throughout the Garden State to highlight water infrastructure challenges and develop solutions.… Continue reading Op-Ed: Is New Jersey ready to deal with weather fluctuations?
How do you know if your town has lead service lines? Problem pipes are all over N.J.
Lead pipe replacement in Trenton, NJ. Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. Environmental data from New Jersey regulators shows that lead service line problems could be in your backyard. JWW member Diane Schrauth of New Jersey Future is quoted in this article and references the Jersey WaterCheck data dashboard.
Much-needed workers: HCCC graduates 2nd class from Water Workforce Utility Program
Photo courtesy of Abou Traore and Hudson County Community College. A program that aimed at introducing Hudson County Community College students to the water sector — as well as preparing them to enter employment opportunities, internships and the New Jersey Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Apprenticeship Program — recently had its second graduation ceremony. Earlier this month,… Continue reading Much-needed workers: HCCC graduates 2nd class from Water Workforce Utility Program
NJDEP COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE, EPA ADMINISTRATOR GARCIA AND I-BANK OFFICIALS MARK BILLION-DOLLAR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONE
Photo courtesy of Deandrah Cameron and New Jersey Future. Originally published by NJDEP here. NJDEP COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE, EPA ADMINISTRATOR GARCIA AND I-BANK OFFICIALS MARK BILLION-DOLLAR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2024 Contact: Lawrence Hajna (609) 984-1795 Caryn Shinske (609) 984-1795 Vincent Grassi (609) 984-1795 (24/P029) TRENTON – The New Jersey Water Bank, a partnership between the… Continue reading NJDEP COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE, EPA ADMINISTRATOR GARCIA AND I-BANK OFFICIALS MARK BILLION-DOLLAR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONE
The Governor’s lead balloon: Murphy’s $100 million broken promise leaves the health of New Jersey students at risk
One day in the fall of 2019, Gov. Phil Murphy took his place center stage at a Bergen County elementary school. He removed a prepared statement from the breast pocket of his suit jacket and placed it on a black podium adorned with the faux-gilded Seal of the Great State of New Jersey. The script… Continue reading The Governor’s lead balloon: Murphy’s $100 million broken promise leaves the health of New Jersey students at risk
Toward a Strong and Equitable Water Workforce
The water utility sector has a transformational, equity-building opportunity: the composition and capability of its future workforce. This report identifies three strategies and nine initiatives to address both the quantity and equity challenges in the nation’s water utility workforce. Read the full report here.
In the Eye of the Storm: Exploring A Stormwater Utility in New Jersey
Rain garden in Manville, NJ. Photo courtesy of Loana Mendez-Solano and New Jersey Future. New Jersey’s water-related infrastructure is a complex system, constantly facing the challenges posed by stormwater runoff and working to properly manage it. Stormwater management isn’t just about handling rainfall; it’s a critical aspect of preserving water quality and mitigating flooding risks.… Continue reading In the Eye of the Storm: Exploring A Stormwater Utility in New Jersey
Water Workforce Pilot Program at HCCC Graduates First Cohort
Water workforce cohort touring Veolia’s Oak Street Facility in Bayonne, NJ. Photo courtesy of Hudson County Community College and New Jersey Future. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has successfully concluded its first Water Workforce Utility Pilot Project. The 8-week paid program for adults aims to develop a skilled workforce for the water industry in New… Continue reading Water Workforce Pilot Program at HCCC Graduates First Cohort
Water Workforce Pilot Program Launches at Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College will launch the New Jersey Water Workforce Development Initiative pilot program to educate, train, and place graduates into employment opportunities within the water sector. Collaborative partners, such as Bank of America, New Jersey Future, Veolia, New Jersey Water Association, New Jersey Utility Association, and members of Jersey Water Works, shared their… Continue reading Water Workforce Pilot Program Launches at Hudson County Community College