Resources

This fact sheet was prepared in 2017 by Jersey Water Works' Best Practices Committee (committee later renamed). It summarizes a case study performed by CDM Smith, an engineering firm, and commissioned by the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority. The was predicted by modeling Camden’s combined sewer system (CSS) and measuring the changes in the volume of stormwater conveyed to water pollution control facilities (WPCFs), combined-sewer ...

GAO makes three recommendations, as part of its report, "Additional Data and Statistical Analysis May Enhance EPA’s Oversight of the Lead and Copper Rule", including for EPA to require states to report data on lead pipes and develop a statistical analysis on the likelihood of LCR violations to supplement its current oversight. EPA agreed with GAO’s recommendations.

American Rivers has tools available to help public utility managers communicate about and assist them in fostering public support for collecting fees to upgrade and/or maintain water infrastructure. The toolkit contains: A stormwater utility overview and technical resources A strategy for building public support for a stormwater utility Sample outreach materials (Spanish versions available) Draft press release Social media posts Website language ...

Resources from EPA WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that promotes the value of water efficiency and water-efficient products. As a promotional partner of WaterSense, Jersey Water Works has assembled the following WaterSense resources to promote the value of water and educate on water conservation and efficiency. Below are links to a series of factsheets, brochures, checklists, graphics and ...

Jersey Water Works recognizes that not only a modern, robust water infrastructure but also an informed public are crucial for the health of our children, our communities and ultimately our economy. These resources are provided to help educate on the risks and effects of lead exposure from drinking water. Lead In Drinking Water (NJ DEP) The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has compiled resources for the general public as well as ...