The Tenth Annual Jersey Water Works conference, a gathering of over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and regions of New Jersey, took place on December 13, 2024, at The College of New Jersey. The event marked a decade of progress in water management, fostering discussions on key issues and opportunities… Continue reading Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
Topic: Affordability
10-Year Anniversary Series: Asset Management and Finance as Major Goals in Jersey Water Works Action Agenda
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. INTRODUCTION Nature provides us with water, but it takes an invisible network of pipes, pumps, and infrastructure operated by water systems to enable us to use it. For water systems to operate efficiently and effectively, proactive asset management is essential when managing the network of pipes, pumps, and treatment… Continue reading 10-Year Anniversary Series: Asset Management and Finance as Major Goals in Jersey Water Works Action Agenda
Funding Tracking List
Adequate operating and capital funds are essential to ensure that water infrastructure is updated and maintained in good repair. This resource outlines funding resources available for water infrastructure projects. This list will be updated as more resources become available and deadlines change. Page 9 contains information about several technical assistance and financial guidance opportunities. These… Continue reading Funding Tracking List
Can New Jerseyans count on enough water supply for the foreseeable future?
Water is a vital element for the survival of human beings, and its availability plays a crucial role in our existence. However, ensuring a reliable and adequate supply of clean water is challenging and requires careful management, strategic planning, and innovative solutions. It is critical to have enough water of acceptable quality to meet our… Continue reading Can New Jerseyans count on enough water supply for the foreseeable future?
Jersey WaterCheck Data Story: The price of making water potable is increasing in New Jersey. Here are four reasons why.
The total cost of drinking water for residential customers in New Jersey is increasing. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) collects data annually on how much residential customers pay for water. In 2020, the median total cost to a residential billed customer with a ⅝” meter for 50,000 gallons¹ used per year statewide… Continue reading Jersey WaterCheck Data Story: The price of making water potable is increasing in New Jersey. Here are four reasons why.
Jersey Water Works Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address
Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. TRENTON, January 11, 2024 — Jersey Water Works Steering Committee co-chairs, Nicole Miller and Andy Kricun, released the following statements on New Jersey Future Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address in light of the State of Emergency. “On Tuesday, New Jersey entered a state of emergency due to a storm that… Continue reading Jersey Water Works Statement on Governor Murphy’s 2024 State of the State Address
Improving a Program That Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities
New Jersey Future is pleased to share its report Improving a Program that Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities. The New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB), which finances water infrastructure projects, is a successful program that has provided over $9 billion in low-cost financing for water and wastewater projects. New Jersey Future partnered with… Continue reading Improving a Program That Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities
First Ever Joint Membership Meeting Held by Jersey Water Works & Lead-Free New Jersey
From left to right: Rick Dovey, Atlantic County Utilities Authority; Anthony Diaz, Newark Water Coalition; Kelvin Boddy, Housing and Community Development Network of NJ; Debbie Mans, TWENTY TWENTY public affairs; Christopher C. Obropta, Ph.D., P.E., Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program; Nicole Miller, MnM Consulting. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Zabinski, New Jersey Future. “One thing… Continue reading First Ever Joint Membership Meeting Held by Jersey Water Works & Lead-Free New Jersey
May 2023 Committee Updates
May 2023 Committee Updates (progress on 2023 Work Plans) Goal: Engaged Communities At Jersey Water Works (JWW), one of our goals is to actively engage stakeholders in a meaningful process to influence decision-making and ensure that all people have access to reliable drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Committees advance that goal in the following… Continue reading May 2023 Committee Updates
Act Now for Help With Water and Sewer Bills! Access NJ’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
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)