The City of Newark, New Jersey, has been replacing lead service lines at a rate of about 90 per day. On May 6, 2020 the City announced that it had replaced 10,000 LSLs, putting the City well on its way to replace all its LSLs within 24 to 36 months of its start date on March 13, 2019.
Water and Sewer
Newark’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program is a Model for the Nation
Friday, June 12th, 2020New Jersey Future, New Jersey Builders Association release updated Developers Green Infrastructure Guide
Friday, June 5th, 2020New Jersey Future, in partnership with the New Jersey Builders Association, released the Developers Green Infrastructure Guide 2.0. The guide, specifically designed for the real estate sector including developers, builders, and their professional teams of engineers, landscape architects, planners, and architects, features detailed information and guidance on New Jersey’s amended stormwater rules.
It’s Official: NJDEP Amends State Stormwater Rules to Require Green Infrastructure
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020In a welcome and important step forward, long-awaited amendments to New Jersey’s stormwater management rules were published in the March 2, 2020 New Jersey Register. The new rule amendments, which take full effect March 2, 2021, require the use of green infrastructure.
It’s Official: NJDEP’s Stormwater Rule Changes Published in the New Jersey Register
Monday, March 2nd, 2020On March 2, important changes to the state’s stormwater management rules (NJAC 7:8) were published in the New Jersey Register.
Climate-Ready CSO Solutions Forum
Thursday, February 20th, 2020New Jersey Communities Discuss Climate Change Impact on Multi-Billion Dollar Sewer Improvement Plans.
Free event! Learn how CSO plans can address climate change
Thursday, December 12th, 2019Learn how municipalities can factor climate change in their combined sewer overflow (CSO) long term control plans at a free event on January 28, 2020.
Where are the lead service lines in New Jersey?
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019New Jersey, along with states across the country, is confronting a public health threat: lead in drinking water. The primary source is lead service lines (LSLs), hose-sized pipes containing some amount of lead that connect water mains under the streets to buildings. But which communities are most at risk?
Fight flooding and pollution with the updated Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit
Thursday, September 5th, 2019The award-winning Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit is perfect for community leaders who want to manage stormwater sustainably, reduce localized flooding, and improve water quality.
Green infrastructure resource wins national award
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019New Jersey Future’s Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit has been honored with an Excellence in Communications Award from the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA). This award celebrates outstanding communications projects that inform the public about flood awareness, pollution prevention, and environmental protection.
Stormwater Camp? Yes please!
Monday, August 26th, 2019Stormwater Camp, coordinated by Wallkill River Watershed Management Group and funded by New Jersey Future, is filled with field trips and hands-on activities designed to help campers understand the connection between rainfall, runoff, the rivers and lakes they love, the wildlife that surrounds them, and the water flowing into and out of their homes.
