Data
Data consists of facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. In order to advance Jersey Water Works’ goals to transform New Jersey’s water infrastructure, we’ve gathered a set of details, measures, reports, results, and data connected to water infrastructure. In a collective impact model the use of data is essential to continuously learn, adapt, and improve.
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05/19/22Controlling Drinking Water Loss: What Can We Learn From Jersey WaterCheck?
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, a water main burst under West Front Street in Middletown, New Jersey. This “major” water main break continued to worsen throughout the day. Police reported to the scene. A sinkhole developed in the road that was so massive it swallowed a car, and traffic had to be diverted to other routes. About 90 homes in the immediate area were without water service. This type of spectacular water ...READ ARTICLE#DataSOURCE
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03/23/22Jersey Water Works and New Jersey Future Win National Water Data Prize
Award-winning data tools reveal that half the state’s population live in areas served by water systems with at least some identified lead service lines. TRENTON, March 22, 2022 — After receiving more than 50 applications from across the country, on Monday the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) announced the six winners of the Water Data Prize. Jersey Water Works (JWW) and New Jersey Future (NJF) won the award’s Equity category for ...READ ARTICLE#Data -
12/17/21Jersey WaterCheck Data Show New Jersey Water Systems Actively Identifying and Eliminating Lead Service Lines
Identifying and removing lead service lines from our water systems is one of the most urgent issues in drinking water today—in New Jersey and around the country. President Biden has repeatedly stated his goal of removing all lead service lines from water systems across the country, which will likely feature as a requirement when the EPA issues its revised Lead and Copper Rule. The recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes ...READ ARTICLE#Data, #LeadSOURCE
Glenn Barnes, Director, Water Finance Assistance -
12/07/21New Water Stories: Jersey WaterCheck Update Launch and Why It Matters for the Flow of Water Infrastructure Funding
The bipartisan federal infrastructure bill promises millions in investment for New Jersey’s outdated water systems, and there is a potential “Build Back Better” bill pending that would provide even more desperately needed funds. Do you know how all of these federal infrastructure dollars will play out at the ground level in your town or community? Are you curious to learn more? Do you know where your drinking water comes from or where your ...READ ARTICLE#DataSOURCE
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09/20/21We Need Your Help! Utilities Called to Participate in Jersey WaterCheck’s Annual Update
With the federal funding for water infrastructure that is anticipated, we urge utilities to provide us with robust data, which will help us take advantage of this critical moment in time and make the collective case for continued investment in these vital systems. The deadline for the survey response and data review is Friday, October 15.READ ARTICLE#Data
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10/27/17New Jersey Water Supply Plan 2017-2022
The 2017-2022 New Jersey State Water Supply Plan constitutes the second complete revision of the plan. The goal of this document is to form the foundation of a “living” resource able to be updated on a continuous basis as reliable new data becomes available and improved upon as new scientific methods are identified. This updated Plan and the evolving planning process it initiates, will serve as a tool to help the management, regulation, ...LEARN MORE#Data -
02/09/17Presentations from Workshop: “Fostering Municipal and Utility Partnerships for Water Quality Management”
At the "Fostering Municipal and Utility Partnerships for Water Quality Management" Workshop on Feb. 7, 2017, audience members learned about new best practices that will help municipal governments, working in partnership with their utilities, conduct/implement water loss audits, utility asset management and green infrastructure planning and implementation. The workshop was presented in partnership with the Association of Environmental ...LEARN MORE#Affordability,#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Data,#Drinking Water,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Lead,#Paying for Water Infrastructure,#Smart CSO Control Plans,#Wastewater,#Workforce -
01/17/17Report on the Evaluation of Water Audit Data for New Jersey Water Utilities
A report released on Jan. 17, 2017 by the estimates that statewide, New Jersey water utilities lose approximately 130 million gallons of clean drinking water per day through leaky pipes. Of that total, the report estimates that 50 million gallons per day could be recovered cost-effectively through investments in new or upgraded infrastructure. According to the report, 50 million gallons is equivalent to the daily water use of a city more than ...LEARN MORE#Data -
12/20/16One Water Roadmap: The Sustainable Management of Life’s Most Essential Resource
This report from the U.S. Water Alliance makes a case for the One Water approach and highlights successful strategies and real-world examples in practice.LEARN MORE#Affordability,#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Data,#Drinking Water,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Lead,#Paying for Water Infrastructure,#Smart CSO Control Plans,#Wastewater,#Workforce -
07/07/16Turning Concept Into Reality: Green Infrastructure
The Green Infrastructure Support Tool (GIST) is a web-based mapping tool that provides wetland restoration site analysis. By combining environmental data with business initiatives it compares values and costs in order to determine the best restoration sites and options.LEARN MORE#Data,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management