Drinking Water
“Water” refers to potable water (i.e., drinking water), or water that is safe for consumption. Drinking water comes from a variety of sources and is treated to meet state and federal standards for consumption. Ensuring safe and healthy drinking water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA establishes maximum contaminant levels for various contaminants. There are nearly 600 community water systems, which provide drinking water to approximately 87% of New Jersey’s population.
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09/20/20N.J. was promised safe drinking water a year ago. Coronavirus spoiled the plan.
Coronavirus spoils the plan in some towns in New Jersey affecting their water infrastructure projects.READ ARTICLE
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07/24/20Bacteria Are Fouling the Water off NJ’s Beaches, Advocates Warn. It’s from Leaking Septic Systems, Farms and More
“Report says a third of beaches exceeded federal limits at least once last year, putting swimmers’ health at risk.”READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WastewaterOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
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06/09/20Op-Ed: Now More than Ever, Our Health Depends on Access to Clean Water
This op-ed, co-authored by Jersey Water Works co-chairs Mark Mauriello and Jane Kenny, appeared in NJ Spotlight on June 9.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Drinking Water, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #WorkforceSOURCE
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06/05/20Let’s invest in projects that guarantee we’ll have clean water | Opinion
“As we move toward reopening and recovery, the government response to COVID-19 must assure a clean water future for all communities in New Jersey.”READ ARTICLE
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05/29/20Pandemic Pushes Back Filing Date for Plans to Stop Sewage Overflow
“The deadline for filing plans to prevent raw sewage from spilling into state waterways during heavy rains has been extended, giving 21 communities a reprieve.”READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control PlansOpen NJ Spotlight in a new tabSOURCE
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04/06/17The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure
This economic impact analysis from the The Value of Water Campaign quantifies the the need to increase investments in the nation's water infrastructure and the impacts on economic growth and employment. Based on a 2016 assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), this study estimates that the US needs to invest an additional $82 billion per year in water infrastructure at all levels of government over the next 10 years to meet ...LEARN MORE#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#Paying for Water Infrastructure,#Wastewater,#Workforce -
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 -
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 -
08/31/16Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Supply Sector
This white paper provides an overview of anticipated climate change implications for water supply, and provides a range of possible management responses including planning and physical mitigation projects. Authored by Jersey Water Works Steering Committee member Daniel J. Van Abs.LEARN MORE#Climate Resilience,#Drinking WaterPRODUCT OF
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07/29/16Actions You Can Take To Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency answers frequently asked questions about immediate actions to take to reduce lead in drinking water in your home. Definitions to relevant terms are also provided.LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#Lead
