Paying for Water Infrastructure
New Jersey’s water infrastructure needs $25 billion in upgrades over the next 20 years. The urgency of the water infrastructure problem in New Jersey’s older cities and towns cannot be overstated. Water systems in some areas are more than 100 years old—with pipes that leak or break—and are unable to handle the increasing volume that comes with successful urban revitalization. Water infrastructure systems are complex, but elected and staff leaders are poised to advance more sustainable funding arrangements, while addressing the affordability of water bills for their lowest-income residents.
Jersey Water Works members work to achieve the following intended outcomes: Effective and Financially Sustainable Systems, Adequate and Fair Revenue, and Robust Government Funding Initiatives.
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07/24/18What’s Next for Jersey Water Works Committees?
Members of the collaborative's four topic committees met to brainstorm and discuss how the One Water concept could be better integrated into their annual work plans.READ ARTICLE#Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control PlansSOURCE
Ed DiFiglia, Program Manager, New Jersey Future -
04/25/18Water Infrastructure a Major Topic at Assembly’s Budget Hearing for DEP
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Catherine McCabe responds to questions on water infrastructure, asset management, and lead in school drinking water during the Assembly Budget Committee's hearing.READ ARTICLE#Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
Brian Caycho, Program Coordinator, New Jersey Future -
04/17/18Water Infrastructure Funding Included in Omnibus Spending Bill
Congress passed a massive $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill which was signed by President Trump on March 23. The omnibus bill includes $21.2 billion for infrastructure spending.READ ARTICLE#Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
Dan Kennedy, UTCA and JWW steering committee member -
06/22/16Protecting Drinking Water by Becoming Climate Ready
Understanding climate impacts will exacerbate the country’s aging water infrastructure, the U.S. EPA has developed tools that address challenges including highlighting actions taken by the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority.READ ARTICLE
#Climate Resilience, #Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
Joel Beauvais and Andrew Kricun, Executive Director for the Camden County (NJ) Municipal Utilities Authority -
05/19/16Chipping Away: Water Infrastructure Improvements Improve Health, Safety & Quality of Life
During infrastructure week, Jersey Water Works is joining organizations across the country to recognize progress and leadership at the federal, state and local levels, including celebrating important steps in Perth Amboy, Jersey City and Hoboken.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water InfrastructureSOURCE
Kirstin McPolin, Jersey Water Works
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01/01/16Stormwater Utilities: A Funding Solution for New Jersey’s Stormwater Problems
This intern report provides an introduction to, and description of, stormwater utilities as a tool to manage stormwater in New Jersey more effectively. 2014.LEARN MORE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management,#Paying for Water Infrastructure -
02/11/15Can We Depend on Our Water Infrastructure?
This article by Daniel J. Van Abs of Rutgers University and Chris Sturm of New Jersey Future, which appeared in NJ Municipalities Magazine, makes recommendations on addressing New Jersey’s water infrastructure by evaluating the needs and costs of fixing the state’s water infrastructure.LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure