The July 2026 storms exposed long-standing infrastructure challenges in New Jersey and left residents angrily asking why systems continue to struggle when heavy rain has become increasingly common.
Our latest analysis examines how the state's water, transportation and energy systems performed and what the response revealed about the state's infrastructure.
Hertz-Shargel takes the reins of the NJBPU as the state faces an energy affordability crisis and increasing questions about energy supply and resilience.
The region may be experiencing a World Cup hangover, but questions about, “Was it worth it?” are still being asked. That and more in this issue of Infrastructure Update.
Hertz-Shargel takes the reins of the NJBPU as the state faces an energy affordability crisis and increasing questions about energy supply and resilience.
New satellite imagery shows the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has grown to nearly 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
While the floating seaweed supports marine life in the open ocean, massive blooms washing ashore can impact coastal ecosystems, tourism, and local economies. Scientists continue studying the environmental factors driving its expansion.
When heavy rain hits cities like Newark, Jersey City and Camden, it can overwhelm century-old sewer systems and send a mixture of stormwater and untreated sewage into nearby waterways. New Jersey has combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls across 21 municipalities, discharging an estimated 23 billion gallons of sewage and stormwater each year.
A new design for the proposed Long Island Sound Link aims to protect waterfront neighborhoods while preserving the vision of a direct Connecticut–Long Island connection.
Supporters say mile-long tunnels near both shorelines would reduce community impacts while improving regional mobility and connectivity.
The July 2026 storms exposed long-standing infrastructure challenges in New Jersey and left residents angrily asking why systems continue to struggle when heavy rain has become increasingly common.
Our latest analysis examines how the state's water, transportation and energy systems performed and what the response revealed about the state's infrastructure.
When heavy rain hits cities like Newark, Jersey City and Camden, it can overwhelm century-old sewer systems and send a mixture of stormwater and untreated sewage into nearby waterways. New Jersey has combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls across 21 municipalities, discharging an estimated 23 billion gallons of sewage and stormwater each year.
PFAS have been found in the bodies of an estimated 97 percent of Americans, with research linking exposure to potential health risks. Residents can use NJ’s PFAS mapping tool to check local water quality and take steps to limit exposure.
