At a recent NJ Spotlight roundtable, water experts acknowledged we have only a vague idea of the state of our aging water systems, and of true cost of upgrading them.
Water Infrastructure
The Greatest Danger Facing New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure: The Unknown
Monday, April 4th, 2016Forum Roundup: Cities, Redevelopers Join Forces To Tackle Floodproofing, Sewer Upgrades
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016At the Redevelopment Forum, representatives from three cities detailed how they are engaging redevelopers in a number of ways to meet the challenge of flooding, aging infrastructure and climate change.
Design Competition Aims To Accelerate Water Infrastructure Innovation
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016The Build it Green (BIG) Competition will provide technical assistance and engineering support services to selected New Jersey cities and utilities to design innovative, financeable projects that reduce combined sewer outflows (CSOs) while also making neighborhoods and downtowns better places to live, work and invest.
Green Infrastructure Taking Off in Paterson
Thursday, February 18th, 2016Through the coordinating efforts of the Paterson SMART collaborative, its member organizations are spearheading multiple green-infrastructure projects in the Silk City.
Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
Friday, February 5th, 2016The water crisis in Flint should serve as a wake-up call in New Jersey and across the nation that we have neglected our water infrastructure for too long.
Fixing Flooding in Communities Through Collaboration
Friday, January 22nd, 2016Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority’s collaborative efforts and innovative funding on green and grey infrastructure projects earned national recognition from the Environmental Council of the States.
Sewage Overflow Warning Signs Popping Up
Thursday, January 7th, 2016Warning signs have been popping up along waterways throughout New Jersey where sewage can overflow during rain events.
Conference Pinpoints Water as Defining Issue for Next Generation
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015The inaugural New Jersey Urban Water Conference outlined the challenges and opportunities in upgrading New Jersey’s inadequate urban water infrastructure. The new collaborative Jersey Water Works was officially introduced.
Introducing Jersey Water Works!
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015Stakeholders from a variety of sectors have come together to form a new collaborative focused on transforming the inadequate water infrastructure in New Jersey’s cities and towns.
Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
Friday, August 14th, 2015The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, one of 25 cities and utilities to receive DEP permits that require controlling sewage overflows, is the first to to indicate it will go above minimum requirements.