Resources
Upgrading New Jersey’s water systems requires efforts across many fronts. Our resources section provides easy access to guides and toolkits, case studies, fact sheets, policies and ordinances, and work plans across various topics.
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03/19/21An Update on New Jersey Opinions on the State of Our Water Systems, the Environment, and Infrastructure
Jersey Water Works and New Jersey Future today released the results of a survey of 1,176 New Jersey residents that indicate that residents continue to believe that securing clean, safe drinking water should be the top environmental priority for the governor and Legislature. The survey, an abridged follow up to one conducted in 2017, shows that concern about lead in drinking water has remained steady with over three-quarters of the respondents ...LEARN MORE#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Data,#Drinking Water,#LeadPRODUCT OF
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03/15/21Green Streets Handbook
Green streets can provide many environmental, social and economic benefits. In addition to the stormwater runoff reduction and water quality improvement benefits, green streets can be designed to calm traffic, provide safer pedestrian and bicycle paths, mitigate urban heat island effects, improve community aesthetics, promote a sense of place and stimulate community investments. These enhancements can help to make a “green and complete street” ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management -
03/01/21Understanding How the Water Sector is Organized in New Jersey
This document describes the general structure of the water sector in New Jersey, providing background and context for the types of water systems included in Jersey WaterCheck. Specifically, this document explains: How different water systems are classified in New Jersey Which of those systems are included or excluded in Jersey WaterCheck and why How systems in Jersey WaterCheck are classified, if different from the standard nomenclature The ...LEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#Smart CSO Control Plans,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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03/01/21Understanding Jersey WaterCheck Data – Metrics
This document lists Jersey WaterCheck metrics by “Communications Category” with: Relevant metric descriptor Survey question (if applicable) Data source Additional contextual information, and data sourceLEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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03/01/21Understanding Jersey WaterCheck Data – Terms and Systems
This document explains the following related to Jersey WaterCheck: Terms used, their definitions, and clarification if they differ from typical industry usage Which “systems” were included/excluded and the basic information provided for each The breakdown of systems based on population servedLEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
