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
Topic: Affordability
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)
Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans
Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans Submitted on Behalf of the Asset Management and Finance Committee of the Jersey Water Works Collaborative Every day we depend on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to deliver essential services. But much of the underlying infrastructure requires significant investment to be brought into… Continue reading Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans
New Jersey Capital Investment Infographic
This infographic accompanies the guest blog, New Jersey’s Capital Investment: A JerseyWaterCheck Data Story.