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Stay up to date on the latest news about current Jersey Water Works initiatives, members, New Jersey’s water infrastructure, and press releases.

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  • 04/17/18

    Water Infrastructure Funding Included in Omnibus Spending Bill

    Congress passed a massive $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill which was signed by President Trump on March 23. The omnibus bill includes $21.2 billion for infrastructure spending.
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    #Paying for Water Infrastructure

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    Dan Kennedy, UTCA and JWW steering committee member
  • 03/28/18

    Survey: New Jersey Residents Name Clean Drinking Water as Top Environmental Priority

    Survey shows what New Jerseyans think about water issues.
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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Drinking Water

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    Ed DiFiglia, Program Manager, New Jersey Future
  • 01/22/18

    Finding a natural wastewater solution

    The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association constructed an innovative wetland wastewater treatment system to replace an earlier failed septic system at its Watershed Center in Hopewell Township. The project promotes public education through interpretive signage and an audio tour to explain the wetland to visitors.
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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships

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    Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development
  • 01/11/18

    Legislative Task Force Report a Significant Achievement for JWW Members

    Breadth of final recommendations  to upgrade the state’s drinking water infrastructure demonstrates the power of collaborative action

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    #Drinking Water

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    Jersey Water Works Staff
  • 01/03/18

    From emergency to opportunity

    Middlesex Water Company's assessment and innovative repair of a 30-inch transmission main under a major highway was supplemented with information sessions and onsite visits to demonstrate this unique method to neighboring utilities, construction and engineering firms.
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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships

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    Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development
  • 12/19/17

    Sewerage facility with a vision

    The Landis Sewerage Authority’s operating practices exemplify a holistic approach to water resource management. The Authority partners extensively with community and environmental groups and its programs include many opportunities for public education.
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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships

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    Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development
  • 12/12/17

    Protecting against floods with a community-designed park

    Hoboken’s Southwest Park helps control chronic flooding, its design and features received public input on three occasions, and its interpretive signage provides educational opportunities to visitors.

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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management

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    Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development
  • 11/22/17

    A Rain Garden Grows in Harrison

    The two rain gardens planted at the foot of the public library can absorb a maximum of approximately 2,800 gallons of water per storm and as much as 38,000 gallons per year based on average rainfall.
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    #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management

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    Jersey Water Works Staff
  • 11/16/17

    Winners Announced for the New Jersey One Water Awards

    Inaugural One Water Awards Honor Four Innovative Water Management Projects
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    #Community Engagement and Partnerships

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    Jersey Water Works Staff
  • 11/07/17

    Seminar Reveals How New Legislation Will Affect New Jersey Water Purveyors

    Workshop explores what the Water Quality Accountability Act means for towns, drinking water systems, and their constituents.
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    #Drinking Water, #Lead

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    Brian Caycho, Program Coordinator, New Jersey Future