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Important information and parking details for getting to University Hall at Montclair State University for the July 17 JWW and LFNJ Membership Meetings.

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) provides comprehensive workforce development programs that support the growth of its employees and help to advance the wastewater industry. These initiatives aim to cultivate a skilled and knowledgeable workforce while offering individuals the chance to excel in their chosen fields. Let's dive deeper into some of the prominent programs offered by ACUA.

On June 26, 2024, Jersey Water Works Climate Resilience and Combined Sewer Overflow committees hosted the virtual Connect and Learn with New Jersey of Office Emergency Management and US Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. Participants learned more about the funding opportunities available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Community (BRIC) Program and resources offered by EPA that can help increase system resilience to climate change impacts.

Guest author Kurt Conklin, Instructional Specialist in the College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health, shares information about their water class in anticipation of Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting at Montclair University this summer.

With some fanfare more than four-and-a-half years ago, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled his $100 million plan to eliminate the alarming amount of lead leaching into the drinking water of public schools in the state. An investigation by The Jersey Vindicator has found the plan never got off the ground, leaving countless thousands of New Jersey students still exposed to the toxic dangers of lead every day. Strangely, no one has seemed to notice.

In the water sector, where nearly 85% of water workers are male, and two-thirds are white, it is essential to support emerging leaders of color as a step toward a more equitable future. Emerging leaders need and deserve a clear pathway to advance to leadership roles in the drinking water and wastewater systems.

New Jersey Future, on behalf of the Jersey Water Works (JWW) collaborative, seeks qualifications from a consultant team or qualified firm(s) with experience in facilitating a process for collaboratives to articulate its value and plan for the 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 present and future needs. This is why statewide water supply planning is incredibly essential.

US Water Alliance’s latest report, “Toward a Strong and Equitable Water Workforce,” identifies three strategies and nine initiatives to address the quantity and equity challenges in the nation’s water utility workforce. Jersey Water Works Director Paula Figueroa-Vega contributed to the report by sharing information about the initiatives of the water workforce taskforce.

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 gallons used per year statewide was $339.10. In 2022, the most recent year for which NJDEP has data, that amount had risen to $363.00. This post will explain how the price of water has increased over the past few years and explore four reasons for that increase.