Wastewater
“Wastewater” refers to contaminated water that cannot be consumed. “Wastewater” is used water from any combination of domestic, industrial, commercial, or agricultural activities, surface runoff or stormwater, and any sewer inflow or sewer infiltration. As a term, “wastewater” includes both industrial and sanitary (i.e., municipal) categories. Thus, there are industrial wastewater treatment systems and sanitary/municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems. “Sewage” is wastewater that is produced by a community of people (i.e., domestic/municipal wastewater), which mostly consists of greywater (from sinks, bathtubs, showers, dishwashers, and clothes washers), blackwater (the water used to flush toilets, combined with the human waste and toilet paper that it flushes away), and soaps/detergents. Thus, this term is associated with municipal wastewater systems.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explains that “the collection and treatment of domestic sewage and wastewater is vital to public health and clean water. It is among the most important factors responsible for the general level of good health enjoyed in the United States. Sewers collect sewage and wastewater from homes, businesses, and industries and deliver it to wastewater treatment facilities before it is discharged to water bodies or land, or reused.”
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12/19/24Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
The Tenth Annual Jersey Water Works conference, a gathering of over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and regions of New Jersey, took place on December 13, 2024, at The College of New Jersey. The event marked a decade of progress in water management, fostering discussions on key issues and opportunities in the field.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #Wastewater, #WorkforceSOURCE
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12/03/24Op-Ed: Is New Jersey ready to deal with weather fluctuations?
‘The state of New Jersey must provide sustained infrastructure funding to overcome decades of underinvestment in our water systems’READ ARTICLE#Climate Resilience, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WastewaterOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
NJ Spotlight News
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06/25/24“Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
Guest author Kurt Conklin, Instructional Specialist in the College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health, shares information about their water class in anticipation of Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting at Montclair University this summer.READ ARTICLE
#Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Drinking Water, #Lead, #WastewaterSOURCE
Kurt Conklin, College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health -
10/16/23Water Cycle Series Part 2: Where does your Drinking Water come from? Where does your Waste Water go?
Water Cycle Series: From rainfall to drinking water systems, this series will explore how the natural and built environment impact the water cycle. This entry is the second in a series of blogs to highlight the interconnectedness of water systems. Please follow along as we explore watersheds, drinking and wastewater systems, and the role we all play in the quality of our water and the health of our communities!READ ARTICLE#Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #WastewaterSOURCE
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08/17/22
On water, NJ faces a confluence of challenges
Jersey Water Works co-chair Andy Kricun, from Moonshot Missions & US Water Alliance, shares his thoughts on the recent challenges to New Jersey's water supply.READ ARTICLE#Climate Resilience, #Drinking Water, #Lead, #WastewaterOpen NJ Spotlight News in a new tabSOURCE
NJ Spotlight News
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03/01/21Understanding How the Water Sector is Organized in New Jersey
This document describes the general structure of the water sector in New Jersey, providing background and context for the types of water systems included in Jersey WaterCheck. Specifically, this document explains: How different water systems are classified in New Jersey Which of those systems are included or excluded in Jersey WaterCheck and why How systems in Jersey WaterCheck are classified, if different from the standard nomenclature The ...LEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#Smart CSO Control Plans,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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03/01/21Understanding Jersey WaterCheck Data – Metrics
This document lists Jersey WaterCheck metrics by “Communications Category” with: Relevant metric descriptor Survey question (if applicable) Data source Additional contextual information, and data sourceLEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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03/01/21Understanding Jersey WaterCheck Data – Terms and Systems
This document explains the following related to Jersey WaterCheck: Terms used, their definitions, and clarification if they differ from typical industry usage Which “systems” were included/excluded and the basic information provided for each The breakdown of systems based on population servedLEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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03/01/21Jersey WaterCheck Frequently Asked Questions
Jersey WaterCheck was created by Jersey Water Works, a collaborative working to improve water infrastructure in New Jersey. Jersey WaterCheck was designed to help people understand and connect to their water and wastewater systems and to measure key parts of our state’s water infrastructure. By putting all this information in one place, Jersey WaterCheck can help New Jersey residents, decision makers, and water system managers understand the ...LEARN MORE#Data,#Drinking Water,#Lead,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
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02/05/21Jersey Water Works Comments on the Long Term Control Plans
Jersey Water Works recognizes the immense efforts devoted to creating and implementing the CSO permits by the NJDEP within a five year timeline. Jersey Water Works also recognizes the time and efforts that each permit holder has put in place to the development of the Long Term Control Plan. We understand that these plans will require significant investment to reduce the combined sewer overflows that plague our most vulnerable communities. Some ...LEARN MORE#Smart CSO Control Plans,#WastewaterPRODUCT OF
