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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04/10/23Stormwater management: Who pays for it?
JWW Steering Committee member Patricia Lindsay-Harvey and JWW Co-Chair Andy Kricun are featured in this article which examines the major costs that systems stressed with storms face.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water InfrastructureOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
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04/06/23New federal funds will help pay for drinking water upgrades
JWW Co-Chair Andy Kricun shares his thoughts on the historic level of federal investment in water infrastructure in the wake of additional federal funds for lead being allocated to NJ.READ ARTICLE#Paying for Water InfrastructureOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
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12/21/22Key Points Made at Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
For a group of stakeholders from New Jersey and neighboring states, coming together is an essential part of finding solutions around water infrastructure and stormwater management. The Jersey Water Works (JWW) conference offers an opportunity for such connections to happen in person. This year marked eight years of JWW conferences and the first in-person conference since 2019.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WorkforceSOURCE
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11/28/22Jersey Water Works Conference to Address Key Water Infrastructure Issues, Dec. 2 at The War Memorial
"State and national experts will convene in New Jersey’s state capital to discuss innovative solutions for building resilient water systems across the state, around issues including the implementation of green infrastructure, the new combined sewer overflow (CSO) permits, water affordability programs, and a diverse and equitable water workforce."READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WorkforceOpen Insider NJ in a new tabSOURCE
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08/19/22Jersey Water Works’ Comments on WIIP NJDEP Intended Use Plans for use of $300 million in ARP Fund
Jersey Water Works co-chairs submitted comments to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to elevate the collaborative's action agenda. The comments were sent to NJDEP on August 19.READ ARTICLE
NJDEP will release a formal amended draft to IUP later this month or early September with a 30-day public comment period.
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Nicole Miller and Andy Kricun, Jersey Water Works co-chairs
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03/26/192018 State Asset Management Initiatives
In 2018, at the request of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, states provided updates on their asset management activities. The purpose of this document is for state agencies to learn about the various initiatives that other states are undertaking involving the promotion of asset management. The categories of initiatives include: funding activities, regulatory activities, ...LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure -
02/28/19The Economic Impacts of a $1 Billion Increase in New Jersey Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Capital Investment
This report, The Economic Impacts of a $1 Billion Increase in New Jersey Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Capital Investment, examines how investing the additional $1 billion needed on the drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks would create economic benefits throughout the state economy. The report was commissioned by the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association.LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure,#Wastewater -
02/25/19Utility Strengthening through Consolidation: A Briefing Paper
Despite being an important tool for sustainable water management, utility consolidation is one of the most difficult topics to discuss in the sector. Communities considering options to better meet their water service needs struggle to find fact-based information. Historically, consolidation has put different interests in the water sector in opposition and been difficult to undertake. The US Water Alliance developed to support informed, ...LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure -
01/17/19Opportunities for Strategic Energy Management in the Municipal Water Sector
This report, Opportunities for Strategic Energy Management in the Municipal Water Sector, focuses on the opportunity to integrate Strategic Energy Management (SEM) into the municipal water-wastewater sector by providing recommendations and resources for key stakeholders, namely municipalities and those working within the facilities and utility program administrators who are in a strong position to support adoption. The report presents findings ...LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure -
11/14/182018 Stormwater Utility Survey
The "2018 Stormwater Utility Survey" was conducted online, in the United States, during May through July of 2018. The results are presented under the following six sections: Section 1: Organization and Operations presents a general profile of the respondents including population, size and characteristics of service area. Section 2: Planning presents insights into what utility managers perceive to be the most important industry issues and ...LEARN MORE#Paying for Water Infrastructure