When it comes to addressing the challenge of lead service lines (LSLs), recent event in New Jersey have set the stage for long-term progress amid short-term crises. The watershed moment came on October 10, when Jersey Water Works and Governor Phil Murphy held a joint press conference announcing their respective plans to reduce lead in drinking water that featured a… Continue reading New Jersey takes major steps forward on lead in drinking water
Winners Announced for 3rd Annual New Jersey One Water Awards
Today at the annual meeting of the Association of Environmental Authorities, five partner organizations sponsoring the annual New Jersey One Water Awards announced three winners of the 2019 awards, each exemplifying innovative approaches to the water challenges facing New Jersey. The New Jersey One Water Awards honor projects that demonstrate great water management and illustrate… Continue reading Winners Announced for 3rd Annual New Jersey One Water Awards
Partnership and community collaboration improves city’s water challenges
The New Jersey One Water Awards honor projects that demonstrate great water management. Winners illustrate the One Water ideal by valuing and making use of all water, whether it’s drinking water, stormwater, or wastewater. The awards program is sponsored by five organizations: American Water Resources Association’s New Jersey section, American Water Works Association’s New Jersey section, Association… Continue reading Partnership and community collaboration improves city’s water challenges
Promoting professional development and sustainability in the water workforce
The New Jersey One Water Awards honor projects that demonstrate great water management. Winners illustrate the One Water ideal by valuing and making use of all water, whether it’s drinking water, stormwater, or wastewater. The awards program is sponsored by five organizations: American Water Resources Association’s New Jersey section, American Water Works Association’s New Jersey section, Association… Continue reading Promoting professional development and sustainability in the water workforce
Restoring wetlands to improve water quality
The New Jersey One Water Awards honor projects that demonstrate great water management. Winners illustrate the One Water ideal by valuing and making use of all water, whether it’s drinking water, stormwater, or wastewater. The awards program is sponsored by five organizations: American Water Resources Association’s New Jersey section, American Water Works Association’s New Jersey section, Association… Continue reading Restoring wetlands to improve water quality
JWW members attend One Water Summit, represent New Jersey
September is “back to school” month for kids all across the country. This September, however, was also “back to school” month for the water sector. At the One Water Summit on Sept. 18-20 in Austin, Texas, representatives from all across the country converged to learn more about how to improve water systems, build trust with… Continue reading JWW members attend One Water Summit, represent New Jersey
Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force Releases Recommendations for Lead-Free Drinking Water, Joined by Governor Murphy
The task force report outlines a roadmap to virtually eliminate lead in drinking water in 10 years; Governor Murphy announces a comprehensive statewide strategy to address lead contamination The Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force released a report of recommendations to virtually eliminate lead in drinking water in 10 years. New Jersey… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force Releases Recommendations for Lead-Free Drinking Water, Joined by Governor Murphy
Where are the lead service lines in New Jersey?
New Jersey, along with states across the country, is confronting a public health threat: lead in drinking water. The primary source is lead service lines (LSLs), hose-sized pipes containing some amount of lead that connect water mains under the streets to buildings. But which communities are most at risk? As of August, 2019, lead service… Continue reading Where are the lead service lines in New Jersey?
How can the Water Quality Accountability Act (WQAA) become a national model for achieving excellent water infrastructure?
Ensuring sound drinking water systems is one of Jersey Water Works’ goals. Through the priorities outlined in the “Our Water Transformed” report, the collaborative has focused on incentivising and requiring asset management programs, ensuring adequate funding for capital investment, and greater public support. The Water Quality Accountability Act (WQAA), enacted in 2017, is a tool… Continue reading How can the Water Quality Accountability Act (WQAA) become a national model for achieving excellent water infrastructure?
Build streets for everyone with this new model policy
Many streets act as barriers. Cars speed through multiple lanes, endangering pedestrians and bicyclists. Wide expanses of asphalt — often with inadequate sidewalks — mar downtowns and discourage foot traffic. Paved roads prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground, resulting in stormwater runoff that pollutes waterways. But we can design our landscape differently. Streets can… Continue reading Build streets for everyone with this new model policy