“Web mapping is a supertool for planners,” according to Rowan University Geography Professor John Hasse. The Web Mapping to Support Smart Equitable Cities in Community Planning session at the 2021 New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference demonstrated just that with several case studies highlighting new web mapping initiatives in New Jersey. In addition to Hasse, the panelists… Continue reading Web Mapping to Support Smart Equitable Cities in Community Planning
Significant Water Legislation Nears the Finish Line
The New Jersey Legislature broke for the summer delivering a multitude of water-related bills to Governor Murphy, all of which advance the goals of Jersey Water Works. The passage of these bills represents a significant commitment to upgrading New Jersey’s water infrastructure, ensuring clean drinking water, and protecting our waterways. A2374/S1953—Directs EDA to establish program… Continue reading Significant Water Legislation Nears the Finish Line
Use billions from infrastructure deal, COVID-19 aid to fix water problems in poor communities, advocates urge
Photo Credit: Credit: (ChrisGoldNY via Creative Commons under CC BY-NC 2.0) Wastewater management plant in Newtown Creek, with the skyline of New York City in the background. Incoming Jersey Water Works co-chairs Andy Kricun, from Moonshot Missions & US Water Alliance, and Nicole Miller, from Newark DIG share their thoughts on this ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to… Continue reading Use billions from infrastructure deal, COVID-19 aid to fix water problems in poor communities, advocates urge
Water-the New Oil-An Interview
Honorary Jersey Water Works co-chair, Gov. Florio, and JWW Steering Committee member and Education and Outreach Committee co-chair, Lester Taylor, discussed the importance of investing in water and water infrastructure on the NFN Radio News Podcast.
New Release: GIS Files of Water System Locations and Affordability Data
If you want to know how the affordability of drinking water and sewer rates compares between locations in New Jersey, you can now use spatial data from Jersey Water Works (JWW) to find out. What is “spatial data?” Simply put, it is a computer file (formatted as a shapefile) that includes a location, its shape,… Continue reading New Release: GIS Files of Water System Locations and Affordability Data
New Jersey‘s water partners have laid the groundwork for transformative federal investment
This week marks United for Infrastructure 2021: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure. Every day, thousands of underground pipes convey water to our homes and businesses, and miles of pipes remove wastewater from our sinks, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Many of these systems were designed and built decades ago, when there were fewer people, less… Continue reading New Jersey‘s water partners have laid the groundwork for transformative federal investment
Federal Allocation Formulas Could Affect Lead Service Line Replacement
As Congress debates various proposals to increase federal aid to address the problem of lead-contaminated drinking water, it is important to consider potential allocation formulas, as different choices may drastically alter New Jersey’s share. New Jersey is estimated to have 350,000 lead service lines (LSLs), the fifth highest total in the country, which would cost… Continue reading Federal Allocation Formulas Could Affect Lead Service Line Replacement
How More Accurate Water Utility Reporting Could Increase Federal Funds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards federal grants annually to states for drinking water projects based on a needs survey that is conducted every four years. This aid is provided through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) administers the EPA’s Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey… Continue reading How More Accurate Water Utility Reporting Could Increase Federal Funds
Will Biden’s spending plan allow NJ to replace all lead water lines?
Photo Credit: NJ Spotlight News Replacing lead service lines in Newark President Joe Biden proposed $2 trillion infrastructure federal funding package may give New Jersey the funding needed to replace lead service lines. JWW members Chris Sturm, from New Jersey Future, and Dan Van Abs, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and JWW co-chair… Continue reading Will Biden’s spending plan allow NJ to replace all lead water lines?
Survey Update: New Jersey Residents Maintain Clean Drinking Water as Top Environmental Priority
When we turn on the tap, we expect the water that flows from it to be clean and safe to use for things like drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Over the past few years, news media has reported on water issues in New Jersey such as the lead crisis in Newark, emerging contaminants like PFAS, or… Continue reading Survey Update: New Jersey Residents Maintain Clean Drinking Water as Top Environmental Priority