The Middlesex County Utilities Authority ("MCUA") recently closed on a $165 million loan from the NJ Water Bank to construct a new renewable natural gas ("RNG") facility to process and treat landfill gas from the County's existing landfill cells and supplying it to PSE&G's natural gas service fa

The Township of Edison recently closed on an $8.3 million loan from the NJ Water Bank to upgrade its water main infrastructure. The project includes replacing approximately 6,180 linear feet of water main with new 8-inch ductile iron piping, installing smart hydrants to detect and monitor leaks in t

The City of Hoboken recently completed a state-of-the-art green infrastructure project that is being financed with approximately $22 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"). Because this pro

Wildwood City recently secured a $135,344,950 loan from the NJ Water Bank to fund Phase 1 of a lead service line replacement project. This phase will replace 861 lead service lines across Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and Lower and Middle Townships. The project also includes necessary ro

The City of Lambertville MUA recently closed on a $2,200,000 loan with the NJ Water Bank to upgrade the Coryell and Swan Street pump stations by the D&R Canal. Originally built in 1955, these stations have undergone prior upgrades but now require major improvements. At Coryell Street, the contro

Newton Township recently closed on a $1,500,081 loan with the NJ Water Bank to upgrade its water treatment plant including the chemical room, SCADA, and the Programmable Logic Controller ("PLC") which monitors and controls pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment at the plant. The main PLC, essent

The Town of Clinton recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $1.76 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 ar

The City of Newark ("Newark") recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $22 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

The Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority ("WTMUA") recently completed drinking water improvements that are being financed with approximately $1.3 million in loans from the NJ Water Bank, a low-rate funding program jointly administered by the DEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank ("

The Borough of Flemington recently closed on a $1,120,607 loan with the NJ Water Bank to replace the aging sewer on Main Street from Church Street to the Route 12 Circle. The project involves replacing 1,250 feet of sewer pipe, installing new manholes and laterals, repairing water service connection

Essex Fells Borough recently closed on a $2,739,295 loan with the NJ Water Bank to enhance its water treatment infrastructure and ensure compliance with New Jersey's drinking water standards for PFAS. The funding will be used to design and implement a permanent ion exchange system at the borough's t

The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) recently closed on a $50 million loan from the NJ Water Bank to reduce seepage in the Spruce Run Reservoir dam. This project involves injecting grout into the bedrock to reinforce the foundation and prevent soil migration.The Spruce Run Reservoir, part o

The Township of Verona recently closed on a $1,658,713 loan from the NJ Water Bank to upgrade the primary clarifier pump station at its wastewater treatment plant. The project involves providing all necessary materials and equipment to complete the upgrades, including the replacement of pumps, motor

The Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) recently closed on a $165 million loan from the NJ Water Bank to build a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facility at the Edward J. Patton Wastewater Treatment Plant in Sayreville, New Jersey. The facility will convert landfill and digester gas i

The Township of East Greenwich recently closed on a $6.06M loan from the NJ Water Bank to install an Activated Carbon Filtration system, addressing PFNA contamination in the public water supply. PFNA, a persistent PFAS chemical found in industrial processes and consumer products, contaminates soil,

The Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) recently closed on a $7.5 million loan from the New Jersey Water Bank to enhance the Headworks building by upgrading its HVAC system, gas detection system, and smoke alarm. Additionally, the loan will support improvements to the grit removal tank and bridg

The City of Perth Amboy recently closed on a $7 million loan from the NJ Water Bank to modernize its sewer system, which is over 125 years old. Many of the sewer mains, constructed from brick, are prone to collapse, leading to backups, sewer surges into residents' basements, and disruptions to traff

The Town of Clinton 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 th

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 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 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 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