NEWARK CITY CSO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

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 stormwater runoff, while a 1,000-square-foot paved gathering space and sidewalk along Badger Avenue will use pervious concrete for stormwater infiltration. Additionally, a 1,005-square-foot stormwater planter and three curb-cut inlets will intercept, treat, and filter runoff from Clinton Avenue and West Alpine Street. The rest of the site will be de-paved and landscaped with shrubs and trees. This project is the first of many designed to reduce combined sewer overflows in the area, improving water quality in the Passaic River. Green infrastructure helps decrease overflow volume during storms and filters pollutants before water reaches the treatment plant.

The picture is an example of green infrastructure taken in Hoboken, NJ courtesy of  CH2M and is not a reflection of the city of Newark.