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Jersey WaterCheck Frequently Asked Questions
Jersey WaterCheck was created by Jersey Water Works, a collaborative working to improve water infrastructure in New Jersey. Jersey WaterCheck was designed to help people understand and connect to their water and wastewater systems and to measure key parts of our state’s water infrastructure. By putting all this information in one place, Jersey WaterCheck can… Continue reading Jersey WaterCheck Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Funding Sign On Letter to the New Jersey Congressional Delegation
The members of Jersey Water Works drafted a letter to New Jersey’s congressional delegation. Sent on January 27, 2021, the 56 signatories called on them to support critical investments in our state’s water infrastructure. New Jersey’s communities continue to confront issues including aging infrastructure, lead in drinking water, combined sewer overflows, and polluted waterways. With… Continue reading Federal Funding Sign On Letter to the New Jersey Congressional Delegation
Jersey Water Works Comments on the Long Term Control Plans
Jersey Water Works recognizes the immense efforts devoted to creating and implementing the CSO permits by the NJDEP within a five year timeline. Jersey Water Works also recognizes the time and efforts that each permit holder has put in place to the development of the Long Term Control Plan. We understand that these plans will… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Comments on the Long Term Control Plans
NJ Water Workforce Training Program Inventory
Water is a natural resource, but it requires millions of workers to manage it, protect it, and use it for drinking water. These essential workers design, construct, and operate water infrastructure. The water sector offers a number of employment opportunities that often need specific qualifications or licensing. The New Jersey Water Workforce Training Program Inventory is… Continue reading NJ Water Workforce Training Program Inventory
Wells of Opportunity: Training Residents and Prioritizing Local Hiring for Water Infrastructure Projects in Newark
In the face of generational demands for water infrastructure investment, along with relatively high levels of unemployment, the City of Newark has instituted training programs to help bolster its water workforce. This report, produced by the Jersey Water Works CSO Committee, features two sections: 1) Newark’s Lead Service Line Apprenticeship Program: This describes the special… Continue reading Wells of Opportunity: Training Residents and Prioritizing Local Hiring for Water Infrastructure Projects in Newark
Water Needs through 2040 for New Jersey Public Community Water Supply Systems
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) contracted with Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey to estimate water demands in New Jersey for each Public Community Water Supply system to the year 2040. This report was prepared for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Supply & Geoscience by Daniel J. Van… Continue reading Water Needs through 2040 for New Jersey Public Community Water Supply Systems
New Jersey Green Streets Case Studies
As of 2019, 151 municipalities in New Jersey have adopted complete streets policies, but most have not incorporated green streets language or requirements into their policies. Municipalities can enhance their roadways by incorporating green streets practices into their complete streets designs. Green streets can help meet regulatory requirements for stormwater management, provide important environmental and… Continue reading New Jersey Green Streets Case Studies
Green Infrastructure Recommendations for Consideration within the Green Acres Reauthorization
In July 2020, the Jersey Water Works Green Infrastructure Committee sent recommendations for consideration by the Department of Environmental Protection to the re-authorization of the Green Acres rules. The Green Infrastructure subcommittee focused its efforts to understand the limitations of the current rule towards green infrastructure, and propose revisions that integrate green infrastructure into the… Continue reading Green Infrastructure Recommendations for Consideration within the Green Acres Reauthorization
Bolstering the Water Workforce with Innovative Programs
In the City of Camden, two programs were created to train residents of low-income communities and communities of color in green infrastructure maintenance and/or connect them to employment opportunities, including those in the water industry. One is PowerCorps Camden, a water workforce program that allows local youth (ages 18-26) to learn how to maintain green… Continue reading Bolstering the Water Workforce with Innovative Programs