This is the first loan EPA is issuing through its new SWIFIA programWASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $500 million loan to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to modernize wastewater and drinking water systems serving over 10 million people throughout New

The Ocean County Utilities Authority ("Authority") recently completed Clarifier improvements that are being financed with approximately $1.98 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-interest rate funding program administered jointly by the NJDEP and the NJ I-Bank. Total savings for this proje

The Borough of Brielle recently completed construction of an elevated storage tank financed with approximately $3.53 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Total savings for this project is estimated to be $645,800 over

Mount Arlington Borough recently closed on two loans with the New Jersey Water Bank. One loan for $479,456 is for the purchase of a street sweeper to improve water quality in the Borough. The street sweeper will be used to reduce the debris and solids loading that enter through the Borough's storm w

Highlands Borough recently closed on an $8,329,712 loan with the NJ Water Bank to improve coastal community water quality. The existing sanitary sewer system in the borough consists of vitrified clay and has deteriorated due to infiltration and inflow. The sewer system is overburdened resulting in a

East Orange City recently closed on a $10,500,00 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank for proposed water quality improvements at the Crossings at Brick Church. The site is currently designated as a Brownfield site and the water facilities in and around the project are substandard and in need of rehab

The Willingboro MUA recently closed on a $6,561,021 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to upgrade its 2.0 MGD water treatment plant to remove PFOS/PFAS from Well 5A raw water. The upgrade will include the installation of four 12-foot diameter granular activated carbon vessels, associated pipin

Stafford Township recently closed on a $3,575,000 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to remove and replace approximately 9,200 linear feet of asbestos concrete pipe sanitary sewer mains in the Beach Haven West Section of Stafford Township. The sewer mains will be replaced with SDR-35 PVC sanitary s

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission recently closed on a $5,492,200 loan with the NJ Water Bank to furnish labor, materials, and equipment required to segment the tunnel system. The project includes the installation of watertight doors in bulkhead walls at various locations within the tunnel and

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) recently closed on a $27,855,441 loan to construct a flood wall at the wastewater treatment plant on Wilson Avenue in Newark to protect the plant during extreme weather events. This project will mitigate against the future risk of storm damage and potent

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) recently closed on a $4,120,254 loan with the NJ Water Bank to implement plantwide SCADA improvements. The work involves replacing existing control equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. The project will provide a more efficient and relia

South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (SMRSA) recently closed on a $1,107,910 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank for rehabilitation and upgrades to the Brielle and Glimmer Glass Pump Stations. Work will include the shutdown and isolation of existing sewage pumps and wet wells and the implement

South Orange Village recently closed on a $2.7 million loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Because most of the South Orange Village water meters are approaching or past their useful lives, the township plans to implement this efficient techno

The awards program is sponsored by the DEP, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank and the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology. Award winners will be honored at a ceremony to be conducted virtually in December.The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank is an independent state financing authority tha

AFA Water Infrastructure Event Featuring presentations by Shawn M. LaTourette, Commissioner, NJDEP, George Rolon, COO Water, NJ I-Bank, Oleg Kostin, Director of Operations, NJ American Water, Ray Bukowski, Managing Director - Communications and Sustainability, NJ Resources, Mike Savage, Directo

Plumsted Township recently completed clean water improvements that are being funded with approximately $23 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-interest rate financing program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Including interest cost savings, total savings for this project is estimated t

Wanaque Valley Regional Sewer Authority recently closed on a $11,500,000 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank for a capital improvement project. Plant upgrades include a grit removal system, supplemental aeration, clarifier upgrades, microscreen replacement, sludge handling upgrades, return acti

Metuchen Borough recently closed on an $8,227,354 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank to construct a new submersible pump station. The existing pump station comprises much of the original equipment dating back to its construction in the mid-1950's and has become more difficult to maintain. Fail

The Camden County MUA (CCMUA) completed clean water improvements that are being funded with approximately $8.1 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-rate funding program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Including interest cost savings, total savings for this project is estimated to be $1

The Mount Laurel Township MUA recently closed on a $3,200,000 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank for sewer system improvements. Force Main connections and a 20-inch isolation valve will be replaced at the Briggs Road, Library, Millstream, and Union Mill Farms Pump Stations.

Parsippany Troy Hills Township recently closed on a $8,905,938 loan with the New Jersey Water Bank for wastewater conveyance rehabilitation. Pump Station No. 4 (PS4) conveys wastewater to the township's wastewater treatment plant through 8,900 linear-foot, 24-inch diameter, concrete force main. The