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Jersey Water Works and EPA Region 2 recently released case studies on three New Jersey communities—Hoboken, Highland Park, and Camden—to spread awareness about green streets and their environmental, public health, social, and economic benefits.

In February 2021, Jersey Water Works will launch an online data dashboard, Jersey WaterCheck. Jersey WaterCheck will be the first time data on water infrastructure from multiple sources will come together in one place to tell the story of New Jersey’s water and sewer systems.

The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting existing water challenges. JWW members gathered virtually on July 20 to hear from water leaders on the importance of data and collaboration to find long-term, innovative solutions.

In 2017, the City of Newark, New Jersey, was facing a crisis: the third consecutive test of the city’s water exceeded the federal limit of 15 parts per billion for lead. Something had to be done. Where others may have been inclined to delay action or downplay the risks, Newark developed a plan that would not only drastically reduce exposure to lead in drinking water but serve as a national model for doing so.

Guest blog post by Mo Kinberg, community outreach manager, New Jersey Future, and advisory board member, Sewage Free Streets and River Campaign.

Guest blog post by Kory Kreiseder, stormwater specialist at The Watershed Institute.

A record number of conference attendees gathered to explore equitable solutions for New Jersey's top water challenges in the year ahead.

This content originally appeared as a blog post from Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers. The statewide coalition comprises a number of JWW member organizations and it helps to advance the collaborative’s shared goals.

Camden SMART was honored with a 2018 One Water Award for its record of community collaboration, engagement, and education, as well as 49 green infrastructure installations that help manage more than 60 million gallons of stormwater annually.

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.