At 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Ridgewood Water Pollution Control Facility, 561 Prospect Street, Glen Rock, Bergen County, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette will present the first Our Water's Worth It trophy to Ridgewood Water for its efforts to conserve water and

The Borough of Little Ferry recently closed on a $1,791,942 loan with the NJ Transportation Bank for roadway improvements on numerous streets throughout the borough. The improvements include new and upgraded guide rails, raised pavement markers, traffic control devices, safety edges, drainage improv

Brick Township MUA ("BTMUA") recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $5.3 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank ("I-Bank"). Including interest cost s

Jersey City MUA ("JCMUA") recently closed on two loans with the NJ Water Bank totaling $71,062,428. The clean water project proposes to replace approximately 28,757 linear feet of combined sewer mains, including manholes, sewer laterals, and stormwater inlets. In addition, the project will include t

Shore Water Company recently closed on a $500,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to repair and repaint an existing 75,000-gallon elevated water storage tank in Berkeley Township. The tank provides potable water service through approximately 1,270 service connections, sourced from one Cohansey aquifer w

The South Monmouth Regional Sewer Authority (SMRSA) recently closed on a $1,107,910 loan with the NJ Water Bank to upgrade the Brielle and Glimmer Glass pump stations. Both pump stations, which were constructed in the late 1970's, need improvements to replace equipment that has either failed an

Tuckerton Borough recently closed on a $250,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate Well numbers 3 and 4. The project includes clearing iron buildup in well casings and screens, removing sediment, installing new vertical turbine pump bowl assemblies, and replacing threaded column pipes, bear

The Pompton Lakes MUA recently closed on two loans with the NJ Water Bank totaling $16,005,200. One Loan will finance a drinking water project involving Well #3 PFAS treatment. In anticipation of new regulations proposed by the EPA, the MUA is financing planning and design for the construction

The City of New Brunswick recently closed on a $36,000,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to implement improvements for the efficiency and reliability of the water treatment plant to continuously meet current demands and standards. The project includes structural and architectural repairs, as well as p

The Rockaway Valley Regional Sewer Authority recently closed on a $11,169,349 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace two of its 900-kilowatt emergency generators and associated 4,160 volt synchronizing switchgear. This project will enable plant operation during power outages to facilitate reliable a

Cumberland County recently closed on a $16,005,200 loan with the NJ Water Bank to construct a wastewater treatment plant and collection system for Fortescue and Gandy's Beach replacing existing septic systems. Connecting homes to a collection system and centralized treatment facility will reduce the

The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority ("FTSA") recently closed on a $8,540,358 loan with the NJ Water Bank to perform television inspection of approximately 20,000 feet of existing gravity sewer. Depending on what the inspection reveals, the FTSA is prepared to address problems that require trenc

Trenton Water Works ("TWW") recently closed on a $9,416,896 loan with the NJ Water Bank to verify and replace 1,000 – 1,700 lead service lines in Hamilton Township, part of the TWW service area. Drinking water service lines and goosenecks made of lead and/or galvanized pipe are a significant sourc

The Borough of Allentown recently closed on a $777,972 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace lead service lines throughout the borough. Many components of the water system are nearing or exceeding their intended design life. Most water mains, gate valves, fire hydrants, etc. were installed prior to

The Borough of Ocean Gate recently closed on a $894,485 loan with the NJ Water Bank to Replace water meters with new units and AMI interface. Accurate readings will promote water conservation, decreasing wastewater flow. This project will increase operational reliability and efficiency, enhance over

The Borough of Seaside Heights recently closed on a $2 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to implement stormwater management improvements that include replacing water mains and inlet structures. The Borough experiences localized flooding in several areas partly because many of the roadways do

The City of Newark recently closed on a $15,266,048 loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate the first six miles upstream of the twin, parallel, 42- and 48-inch Pequannock aqueducts in West Milford, Kinnelon, Butler, and Pequannock. The proposed work includes air/vacuum release, aqueduct sus

The Cumberland County Utilities Authority recently closed on a $5,797,247 loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant. The project includes the restoration of concrete surfaces, inside and out of the diversion chambers, equalization basin, primary clarifiers, aeration

Berkeley Heights Township recently closed on two loans with the NJ Water Bank totaling $6,960,437. One loan will finance the procurement of a vac truck through a co-op. The township's existing vac truck is more than 20 years old and in need of replacement. The second loan will finance the replacemen

Essex Fells Brough recently closed on a $2,423,060 loan with the NJ Water Bank to install a permanent PFAS treatment facility. This project will bring two water treatment facilities into compliance with New Jersey's drinking water maximum content level standards. 

Newton Town recently closed on a $1,703,278 loan with the NJ Water Bank to purchase two street sweepers, one vacuum truck, two heavy duty pickup trucks, and one dump truck. The Town is seeking 100% principal forgiveness under affordability criteria to purchase the equipment through a Cooperative Pri