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04/04/16Greatest Danger Facing NJ’s Water Infrastructure: The Unknown
It may be the ‘Information Age,’ but even costs for infrastructure upgrades -- estimated in the tens of billions -- are just a best guessREAD ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadOpen NJSpotlight in a new tabSOURCE
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03/23/16Forum Roundup: Cities, Redevelopers Join Forces To Tackle Floodproofing, Sewer Upgrades
At the Redevelopment Forum, representatives from three cities detailed how they are engaging redevelopers in a number of ways to meet the challenge of flooding, aging infrastructure and climate change.READ ARTICLE#Climate Resilience, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
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03/22/16From River to Tap: How Your Water is Cleaned and Delivered
Each community in New Jersey has a unique tale as to where its water comes from, how it is delivered, who owns and operates the systems, and its water quality.READ ARTICLE
#Data, #Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
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02/18/16Green Infrastructure Taking Off in Paterson
Through the coordinating efforts of the Paterson SMART collaborative, its member organizations are spearheading multiple green-infrastructure projects in the Silk City.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
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02/05/16Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
The water crisis in Flint should serve as a wake-up call in New Jersey and across the nation that we have neglected our water infrastructure for too long.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
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01/26/16Fixing Flooding in Communities Through Collaboration
Earlier this month, the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority’s green and grey infrastructure projects earned national recognition from the Environmental Council of the States.READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
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01/07/16Sewage Overflow Warning Signs Popping Up
Warning signs have been popping up along waterways throughout New Jersey where sewage can overflow during rain events.READ ARTICLE#Smart CSO Control PlansSOURCE
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12/15/15Conference Pinpoints Water as Defining Issue for Next Generation
The inaugural New Jersey Urban Water Conference outlined the challenges and opportunities in upgrading New Jersey’s inadequate urban water infrastructure. The new collaborative Jersey Water Works was officially introduced.READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and PartnershipsSOURCE
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12/15/15Introducing Jersey Water Works!
Stakeholders from a variety of sectors have come together to form a new collaborative focused on transforming the inadequate water infrastructure in New Jersey’s cities and towns.READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and PartnershipsSOURCE
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08/14/15Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, one of 25 cities and utilities to receive DEP permits that require controlling sewage overflows, is the first to to indicate it will go above minimum requirements.READ ARTICLE#Smart CSO Control Plans
