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Lead testing continues to be done the old-fashioned way, with a limited set of samples shipped to laboratories for analysis, a process that inhibits public awareness and the broader detection of lead hotspots. Could new technology make a difference and, if so, what new solutions are available?

Patricia Lindsay-Harvey, Willingboro Municipal Utility Authority Commissioner and Shawn LaTourette, NJDEP Commissioner, presenting New Jersey's commitments at the One Water Summit in Milwaukee, WI. Photo credit: Andrea Sapal “I have been a resident of Willingboro for 45 years now. I’ve been an activist since that very first day, and I’ve always been involved in the community.” Community member Patricia Lindsay-Harvey shared, with the passion and ...

Jersey Water Works (JWW) has recently convened a Water Workforce Task Force. In an effort to learn more about water workforce through existing programs, guest author, Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water, shares about their Water UP! Program.

With the federal funding for water infrastructure coming in, we urge utilities to provide us with robust data, which will help us to take advantage of this critical moment in time and to make the collective case for continued investment in these vital systems.

New Jersey has over 500 municipal and private water utilities providing both drinking water and wastewater management. These systems don’t function without the frontline people working day in and day out at our drinking water and wastewater utility. These essential services require dedicated staff and provide well-paying, career-oriented opportunities. 

Jersey Water Works co-chairs submitted comments to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to elevate the collaborative's action agenda. The comments were sent to NJDEP on August 19.

NJDEP will release a formal amended draft to IUP later this month or early September with a 30-day public comment period.

Jersey Water Works co-chair Nicole Miller, from MnM Consulting, comments on the need for more water infrastructure funding after several water emergencies in Newark.

Jersey Water Works co-chair Andy Kricun, from Moonshot Missions & US Water Alliance, shares his thoughts on the recent challenges to New Jersey's water supply.

An analysis of New Jersey estimates water and sewer costs pose affordability concerns for roughly one-fifth of all households. 

Jersey Water Works co-chairs submitted comments to Governor Murphy to elevate the collaborative's action agenda. The comments were sent to the Governor's Office on August 5.