PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge

A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.

PJM publishes report detailing transmission forecasts, megawatt usage for N.J. and region [ROI-NJ]

"As to the overall PJM region, accelerated retirements of generators that provide necessary attributes needed to maintain reliability are outpacing the addition of new, mainly inverter-based resources. The retirements are driven by unit age and environmental public policy."

NESE pipeline approved by Tidelands Resource Council

Pipeline expansion to provide price relief and energy resiliency to NYC and Long Island residents and businesses

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 4, 2026: the tunnels, tech, and tensions shaping the region

Welcome to the first infrastructure update, a weekly newsletter highlighting infrastructure news in New Jersey and neighboring states.

Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto

Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.

PJM publishes report detailing transmission forecasts, megawatt usage for N.J. and region [ROI-NJ]

"As to the overall PJM region, accelerated retirements of generators that provide necessary attributes needed to maintain reliability are outpacing the addition of new, mainly inverter-based resources. The retirements are driven by unit age and environmental public policy."

NESE pipeline approved by Tidelands Resource Council

Pipeline expansion to provide price relief and energy resiliency to NYC and Long Island residents and businesses

PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge

A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.

Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto

Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.

Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto

Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.

World Cup to close Penn Station for everyday commuters ahead of matches [nj.com]

Proposed World Cup security plans would restrict access at New York Penn Station for NJ Transit commuters on match days, creating major disruptions during peak travel periods. Critics argue the changes put commuters last in an already strained transit system.

PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge

A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.

The Lifelines Beneath Our Feet: New Jersey’s Water Story

New Jersey’s water story began in crisis: contaminated rivers, cholera outbreaks, and failing private suppliers. Out of that turmoil came reservoirs, treatment plants, and the regional systems we rely on today. Now those systems are aging, and the state faces a new era of hard choices. How we got here, and what comes next.

Poop there it is! 

Every flush tells a story. New Jersey is using wastewater surveillance to track viruses like flu, RSV and COVID-19, often before people even feel sick.

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