Over the past month, New Jersey has seen several significant developments in its water infrastructure, reflecting both local upgrades and statewide investment initiatives.

Key Projects and Upgrades

• Riverside Water Main Replacement:
  New Jersey American Water launched a $1.8 million project in Riverside, Burlington County, to replace about 4,660 feet of water main originally installed in the early 1900s. The work, which began in July 2025, includes updating fire hydrants and removing lead or galvanized service lines as part of a broader lead replacement initiative. The goal is to improve water reliability and fire protection, with completion expected by the end of July 2025.
  
• Verona Township Pump Station:
  Verona Township secured a $1.9 million loan from the New Jersey Water Bank to build the Claridge Pump Station. This facility will address water pressure issues in higher elevation areas, ensure compliance with state minimum pressure requirements, and enhance fire protection for residents.
  
• Springfield Water Main Upgrades:
  In Springfield, New Jersey American Water began a $3 million project in April 2025 to replace 1.3 miles of aging water main, aiming to improve water service reliability.

Statewide Investment and Policy Initiatives

• Historic Infrastructure Financing:
  New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Plan (WIIP) is leveraging record federal and state funding, including nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over five years. In fiscal year 2024 alone, the New Jersey Water Bank surpassed $1 billion in project financing, supporting 116 clean water and 31 drinking water projects. These funds are being used for lead service line replacements, PFAS treatment systems, stormwater management, and upgrades to wastewater facilities.
  
• Lead Service Line Replacement:
  There is a continued statewide focus on replacing lead and galvanized service lines, with significant outreach to ensure public participation and safety, particularly in communities like Irvington.
  
• Concerns Over Green Infrastructure Funding:
  Recent reports highlight worries about potential federal funding cuts for green infrastructure projects, which are crucial for stormwater management and flood control. Advocates emphasize the need for sustained investment to address New Jersey’s increasing flood risks.
  

Summary Table

Key Takeaways

• New Jersey is making substantial new investments in both urban and suburban water systems, with a focus on replacing aging infrastructure and addressing public health priorities like lead removal.
  
• Federal and state partnerships are driving record levels of funding, but advocates warn that cuts to green infrastructure funding could undermine flood resilience efforts.
  
• Local projects are underway in multiple municipalities, reflecting a statewide push toward modern, reliable, and safe water systems.
  

Sources

New Jersey American Water. (2025, July 9). New Jersey American Water starts $1.8M project replacing water mains in Riverside to boost service, replace lead lines, and improve fire protection. The Sun Newspapers. https://thesunpapers.com/2025/07/09/nj-american-water-riverside-upgrades/

New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. (2025, July 2). Verona Township Claridge Pump Station. https://www.njib.gov/news-index

New Jersey Future. (2025, June 19). Water infrastructure – New Jersey Future. https://www.njfuture.org/tag/water-infrastructure/

NJ.com. (2025, April 16). Works starts on water infrastructure upgrades in Springfield. https://www.nj.com/union/2025/04/works-starts-on-water-infrastructure-upgrades-in-springfield.html

WaterWorld. (2022, June 2). N.J. releases water infrastructure funding plans. https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water-treatment/infrastructure-funding/press-release/14277550/nj-releases-water-infrastructure-funding-plans

NJB Magazine. (2022, January 21). NJ Launches $1B Water Infrastructure Investment Plan. https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/nj-launches-1b-water-infrastructure-investment-plan/

Office of Governor Phil Murphy. (2022, January 20). Murphy Administration Launches Development of $1 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment Plan. https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562022/approved/20220120c.shtml

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