This report explores New Jersey’s urban water infrastructure in two ways. In part 1, it discusses the state of water infrastructure in New Jersey cities; in part 2, the report makes the case for why water infrastructure matters by presenting case studies. New Jersey Future. 2014.
Topic: Smart CSO Control Plans
An Agenda For Change
This white paper from New Jersey Future summarizes the outcome of a 2014 gathering on water infrastructure, including guiding principles for improving urban water infrastructure, drivers for action and a set of action steps to stimulate progress.
The Power of the Passaic: Paterson’s Birth and Rebirth Along the River
This 2014 case study illustrates how water infrastructure serves to improve or impair the quality of life in Paterson.
Historic Water: Re-imaging Hobokens Engineered Landscape
This report explores different stormwater interventions within an open-space network that incorporates stormwater infrastructure and the landscape. New Jersey Future. 2013.
Best Management Practices Plan for the Operation and Maintenance of the Combined Sewer, Separate Sanitary Sewer and Separate Stormwater Systems
This document presents industry-accepted standards that a well-run utility uses to operate and maintain its combined sewer system, separate sanitary sewer system, and separate stormwater system. Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority. 2014.
Charting New Waters: Developing an Agenda for Change for New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
This report provides The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread’s comprehensive description of the 2014 convening that spawned the Agenda for Change and synthesizes the broader range of information, insights and ideas shared during the convening.
New Jersey’s Combined Sewer Systems By the Numbers
This fact sheet frames the CSO issue in New Jersey by providing a host of facts about combined sewer systems, including their discharges, demographic and other information on their host municipalities and regional sewer utilities, and CSO solutions. A map is included. New Jersey Future. 2015.
New Jersey’s Combined Sewer Systems Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSO issue in New Jersey, by describing the problem, new regulatory requirement, and potential solutions. New Jersey Future. 2015.
Sewage Overflow Warning Signs Popping Up
Twenty-four-inch by 18-inch warning signs have been popping up along waterways throughout New Jersey. “Warning” or “Aviso” can be read in bold red letters, advising community members to steer away from nearby waters during rain events that might cause combined sewer overflows (CSOs). During rain events at these sites, raw sewage can flow into waterways,… Continue reading Sewage Overflow Warning Signs Popping Up
Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
The first of two updates on the progress being made toward addressing the problem of sewage overflows in New Jersey cities. It was written by New Jersey Future graduate intern Sarah Watson. The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission has signaled that it intends to go above and beyond the minimum requirements set in its new state… Continue reading Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
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