Clinton Township recently completed improvements to its drinking water system that are being financed with approximately $1.8 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"). Total savings for this

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Jane Rosenblatt Birkhofer, the state's Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Protection, opened the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards (GEEA) ceremony with congratulations delivered on behalf of Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, who was out of town and unable

The North Hudson Sewer Authority recently closed on a $20 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to increase the wet weather capacity of the River Road Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project proposes a capacity increase from 20 to 35 million gallons per day (MGD) by implementing a side-stream high-rat

The Municipality of Princeton recently completed water quality improvements that are being financed with approximately $1.6 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"). Total savings for this pr

Stafford Township recently closed on a $12,320,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace approximately 18,915 linear feet (LF) of asbestos concrete sanitary sewer mains with 18,950 LF of PVC pipe in the Beach Haven West Section. The project will also involve the removal and replacement of

The Long Branch Sewerage Authority recently closed on a $2,245,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to enhance its collection system. The project includes a range of mechanical and control upgrades at the Hoey Pump Station intended to boost operational efficiency, lower energy consumption, improve reliab

The Franklin Township Sewer Authority recently closed on a $2,000,000 loan from the NJ Water Bank to rehabilitate the Commerce Drive Wastewater Pump Station. This project will involve constructing a new electrical building, rehabilitating the wet well, and replacing outdated pumps, piping, and valve

Lower Township MUA ("LTMUA") recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $11 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Including interest cost savings, total savings for this pr

The Cumberland County Improvement Authority ("CCIA") recently implemented improvements at the Cumberland County Landfill that are being financed with approximately $5.43 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the New Jersey Infrastruct

The City of Newark recently closed on a $450,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace the existing concrete traffic triangle with expanded permeable surfaces to support groundwater recharge. About 195 square feet of pervious pavers will be installed near Clinton Avenue to capture and infiltrate st

The South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (the Authority) recently closed on a $3.5 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to upgrade essential components of its wastewater treatment system. The project includes replacing the rotary distribution arms and guy rods on two trickling filters, as well

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission ("PVSC") recently completed improvements that are being financed with approximately $6 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"). Total savings for this

The Pennsville Sewerage Authority ("PSA" or "Authority") recently completed pump station improvements that are being financed with $745,917 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"). Total savings for

The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority ("JCMUA") recently completed clean water improvements that are being funded with approximately $35.7 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a joint low-rate funding program of the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Because this was a project to address combined se

The Little Egg Harbor MUA ("LEHMUA") recently closed on a $3,476,398 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace a faulty sewer main. The LEHMUA has experienced multiple pipe collapses each year, necessitating emergency repairs. Given the age and material of the pipes, repairs require skilled handli

South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority ("SMRSA") recently completed infrastructure improvements that are being financed with approximately $877,986 in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Total savings fo

Bloomfield Township recently closed on a $8 million loan with the NJ Water Bank to identify and replace lead service lines to address elevated lead levels. Lead service lines will be inspected and replaced from the existing water main to the curb and curb box. If it cannot be confirmed that the exis

The Mount Laurel Township MUA recently closed on a $4,832,547 loan with the NJ Water Bank to implement equipment upgrades in the sludge dewatering building. Key improvements include replacing an old Belt Filter Press, updating the polymer system, and installing new pumps, LED lighting, and ventilati

The Borough of Harvey Cedars recently closed on a $914,020 loan with the NJ Water Bank to construct a test/production well. The borough was recently notified by the NJDEP Bureau of Water Allocation that its existing permit was not sufficient for the calculated and requested need for water by its res

The Sussex County MUA recently closed on a $5,445,489 loan with the NJ Water Bank to This project includes the construction of mechanically stabilized earthen ("MSE") berms which offers several advantages in landfill expansion. With the use of geogrid reinforcement, the berms increase stability and

East Orange City recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $16 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"). Total savings for this project are est

The Little Egg Harbor MUA ("LEHMUA") recently closed on a $3,337,676 loan with the NJ Water Bank to improve compromised water mains located in the lagoon front property portion of Mystic Island.Over the past few years, the water main lines in the township have experienced multiple bursts. The age an

Sussex County MUA ("SCMUA") recently completed clean water improvements to install a leachate pumping station and conveyance main at the County's sanitary landfill in Lafayette, NJ that are being financed with approximately $8.6 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program joi

Middlesex Borough recently completed clean water improvements that are being financed with approximately $1 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the NJ I-Bank. Including interest cost savings, total savings for this project is estima

The Township of Montville recently completed clean water improvements to its sanitary sewer system that are being financed with approximately $2.5 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the NJDEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank ("I-Bank").