Water
‘Startlingly high’ levels of PFAS pollution found in Warren County hot spot [NJ Spotlight]
"The well, located at a self-storage facility, recorded a total PFAS concentration of 18,997 parts per trillion, the highest ever seen in New Jersey and among the highest in the nation."
Transportation
New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJ I-Bank) Hosting Spring Seminars
NJ I-Bank is hosting seminars to help potential applicants learn about program and financing changes coming in SFY2026 for the Water Bank, Transportation Bank, and Resiliency Bank programs.
Water
N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works [WHYY]
"Trenton Water Works has struggled to meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements on numerous occasions over the past 50 years."
Economy
Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face
New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.
Economy
Culprit behind mysterious Edison water main break discovered [Home News Tribune]
"Last week's 20-inch water main break was one of the largest in the township, initially impacting 20,000 residents in the southern section of the municipality."
Economy
Water Main Breaks Dampen Holidays in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells
Holiday water main breaks in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells have caused significant disruptions for residents.
Economy
New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Manville Wastewater Collection System [Tapinto Hillsborough]
"New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system...
Economy
NJ receives millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades [NJ Spotlight]
"Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are receiving millions of dollars in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve drinking water quality, upgrade...
Economy
Poll of Registered Voters on Water Issues
A poll conducted among 1,056 registered New Jersey voters from August 14-16, 2024, reveals significant concerns and opinions regarding water quality and infrastructure in...
Water
N.J. drought worsens again, with several counties now in a rare ‘extreme’ drought [NJ.com]
"In late October, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a Stage 3 fire ban, its highest level of restrictions, which prohibits the...
Economy
Flashback-When Superstorm Sandy Knocked out New Jersey’s Largest Sewage Treatment Plant
As we head into the 2024 hurricane season, it's important to remember the impact of Superstorm Sandy and how the region has tried to...
Economy
NJ Water Bank Surpasses $1B Water Infrastructure Milestone in FY24 [New Jersey Business Magazine]
The New Jersey Water Bank, a joint venture between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, has...
Economy
New Jersey awarded $123.1M from bipartisan infrastructure law to replace toxic lead water lines [ROI-NJ]
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. announced $123.11 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace toxic lead service lines in New Jersey. This funding...
Water
EPA announces new drinking water standards. How could NJ water systems be impacted? [USA Today]
This article in USA Today discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new national drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals."...
Water
Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds [Northeastern Global News]
An article in Northeaster Global News discusses new research from Northeastern University. Key findings from the research includes:
PFAS Contamination:Â PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are...
Water
Warning About Drinking Water Issued Nationwide [Newsweek]
A nationwide warning has been issued regarding potential cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and...
Water
Jersey Shore towns named in suit over toxic chemicals in drinking water [Asbury Park Press]
This article in the Asbury Park Press discusses the widespread contamination of drinking water in New Jersey and other parts of the United States by...
Video
Meet A Professional Poo Diver [Vice]
From Vice, "Next time you’re having a shit day at work, spare a thought for Australia’s professional poo divers. They’re tasked with making sure...