Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management
Most people are familiar with “gray” water infrastructure, which includes hard concrete and metal pipes, holding tanks, pumps, water tunnels, and treatment plants. These systems play a key role in managing drinking water, wastewater, and combined sewer systems.
“Green” infrastructure is a newer approach to stormwater management that mimics nature by capturing stormwater so it can either be reused or seep into the ground where it falls, rather than flowing into underground sewer and storm pipes. Methods for stormwater capture include rain gardens, pervious pavement, planted swales, and storage containers, such as cisterns and rain barrels. Green infrastructure features can help reduce stress on water systems and provide good local jobs, while making the communities where they’re installed healthier and more vibrant.
Both gray and green infrastructure are important components of water infrastructure systems across the state. Communities with combined sewer systems, in particular, will be evaluating gray and green infrastructure approaches to identify the best combination that meets regulatory requirements cost-effectively and in a manner that provides tangible community benefits.
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01/29/16Model RFP for New Jersey Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Consultant
This model RFP includes a scope of services and consultant evaluation criteria, and is intended to enable a CSO permittee or regional collaboration of permittees to hire the professionals needed to develop a successful long term control plan — one that meets regulatory requirements in a cost-effective manner while maximizing benefits to the community. Prepared for New Jersey Future. 2015. For an overview, click the link below, or view a sample ...LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Smart CSO Control Plans -
01/28/16Water Infrastructure in New Jersey’s CSO Cities: Elevating the Importance of Upgrading New Jersey’s Urban Water Systems
This 2014 report, prepared by Daniel Van Abs, PhD., for New Jersey Future, describes the new regulatory requirement facing the 21 New Jersey municipalities that have combined sewer systems, the characteristics of those cities and their combined sewer systems in particular, and the challenges they face in upgrading the systems.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Paying for Water Infrastructure,#Smart CSO Control Plans -
01/27/16Ripple Effects: The State of Water Infrastructure in New Jersey Cities and Why It Matters
This report explores New Jersey’s urban water infrastructure in two ways. In part 1, it discusses the state of water infrastructure in New Jersey cities; in part 2, the report makes the case for why water infrastructure matters by presenting case studies. New Jersey Future. 2014.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Smart CSO Control Plans -
01/25/16Facing Our Future: Infrastructure Investments Necessary for Economic Success
This 2013 report presents the long-term needs and required infrastructure investments in the areas of electric power, transportation and water systems. The report provides a fact-based, analysis-driven opportunity to understand and explore realistic ways in which New Jersey can spur economic development – and economic success – through infrastructure investments.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Paying for Water Infrastructure -
01/19/16Growing Pains: A Burgeoning Jersey City Contends With Aging Water Infrastructure
This 2014 Case Study highlights the prescient investment in water infrastructure that Jersey City made in the 1970s that is allowing its booming growth today.LEARN MORE#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management