The East Orange Water Commission recently closed on a $23,100,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to finance water system improvements at the White Oak Ridge Pumping Station (WORPS), including water main and service connection replacements for fire protection. The installation of a generator and SCADA s

The Little Egg Harbor Municipal Utilities Authority recently closed on a $1,095,374 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace deteriorated water mains on Mystic Island along East & West Mohawk Drive, East & West Delaware Drive, and East & West Mullica Road. The water mains will be replaced

Spotswood Borough recently closed on a $730,010 loan with the NJ Water Bank to finance the installation of approximately 4,000 linear feet of 6" Ductile Iron Pipe water main to replace the Borough's existing unlined, cast iron distribution mains. Because the pipes don't have a cement mortar lining,

The City of Newark recently closed on a $4.2 Million loan with the NJ Water Bank to alleviate combined Sewer overflows (CSOs). During wet weather, the combination of storm water and wastewater in the combined sewer system (CSS) may exceed the capacity of the system. The excess flow, known as combine

The City of Newark recently completed drinking water improvements that are being funded with approximately $12.5 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-rate funding program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Total savings for this project are estimated to be $3.3 million over the 30-year te

Aberdeen Township recently completed Sanitary Sewer and Pump Station Upgrades that are being funded with approximately $6.6 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-rate funding program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Total savings for this project are estimated to be $1.5 million over the

NJ Transportation Bank announces recipients of fund allocations for the third quarter of SFY2020!Essex County has been allocated $2,691,650 for the replacement of Dougal Place Bridge over Kane Brook in West Caldwell, NJ.Bayonne City has been allocated $2,152,646 for a pedestrian bridge replacement o

The City of Elizabeth recently completed a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Project that is being funded with approximately $6 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-rate funding program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. This project qualified for principal forgiveness totaling $1,674,98

Notice to Prospective Applicants and their Professionals:As a result of the widespread economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including anticipated revenue shortfalls and budget deficits, the I-Bank is issuing new guidelines for potential borrowers. To download the new guidelines

Lead is not normally found in drinking water at the source. Typically, lead gets into drinking water from the service lines, plumbing and fixtures that contain lead. As a result of corrosion, lead and other metals from the pipes slowly dissolve into the water. Many factors affect the amount of lead

The management of storm water runoff has become a priority for many communities in New Jersey in recent years due to the increase of and impact from extreme weather events. Some of the most complicated problems with storm water management occur in Combined Sewer Systems (CSS). In the late 1800s and

Scotch Plains Township recently closed on a $2.3 Million loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate two existing raw sewage pump stations. The project includes the replacement of pumping equipment, piping, electrical panels, instrumentation and HVAC components that have reached the end of their use

The Township of Bloomfield recently closed on a $67,970 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace their existing distribution system water meters that have exceeded their useful life with new water service meters. The proposed project will include disposal of the existing meters, installation of approx

Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority recently closed on a $2,952,465 loan with the NJ Water Bank to construct a new 54-inch Pleasure Bay Interceptor. The 48-inch interceptor crossing Pleasure Bay from Oceanport to Monmouth Beach has cracks and alignment depressions throughout its length. The line

The City of Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority recently closed on a $755,810 loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate their Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project includes restoring the chemical building, repaving the plant area and access road, and repairing drain lines in the co

The Borough of Little Silver recently closed on a $2.4 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to install pedestrian sidewalks on Harding Road, Prospect Avenue, Rumson Road, Seven Bridge Road, Little Silver Point Road, Silverside Avenue, Conover Place, Ocean Port Avenue, Willow Drive Kings Road, and Pin

Gloucester Township recently closed on a $927,983 loan with the NJ Water Bank to improve portions of the aging stormwater collection system that have shifted as a result of soil erosion. The deteriorated infrastructure in the project area contributes to flooding in nearby roadways and properties. Th

The Borough of Allentown recently closed on a $4,600,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) which discharges effluent to Doctor's Creek. The proposed project includes rehabilitation of the existing primary and secondary clarifiers and modifications to t

The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority recently closed on a $4 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to clean and reline approximately 750 linear feet of existing gravity sanitary sewers, install 225 linear feet of new gravity sanitary sewer, approximately 970 linear feet of force main and construct

The Brick Township MUA recently closed on a $1,609,341 loan with the NJ Water Bank to purchase approximately 11,560 water meters and appurtenances. The water meters will replace-in-kind existing brass water meters at individual customer homes or within existing external meter pits. The funding reque

The Borough of Ship Bottom recently closed on a $2.4 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to purchase approximately 1,350 water meters for every unmetered service connection throughout the Borough. The Borough shares a service agreement with Stafford Township who will install the meters over a 3-year