Environment
Raw Sewage in the streets – New Jersey’s dirty little secret
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.
Drinking Water
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.
Wastewater
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.
Drinking Water
Trenton and the birth of municipal water in New Jersey
In 1859, Trenton became the first city in New Jersey to own and operate its own municipal water system. Take a look into the past at how a public vote helped lay the foundation for modern water infrastructure in the Garden State.
Environment
Microplastic removal pilot launches at Atlantic City wastewater plant [TAPinto]
Princeton-rooted startup PolyGone is piloting biomimetic filters to remove microplastics from wastewater. Early tests capture hundreds of millions of tiny plastics and could scale across treatment plants to cut pollution.
Wastewater
Newark Completes Overhaul of Sewer System [ROI-NJ]
The City of Newark saved $4.1 million while tackling stormwater pollution. The Peddie CSO project prevents stormwater overflow and protects local waterways, including the Passaic River.
Drinking Water
Securing Raritan Millstone – New Jersey American Water’s Largest Water Treatment Plant
A brief history and behind the scenes look at the Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Plant in Bridgewater.
Policy
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...
Drinking 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...
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...