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Keep Up with Newark Water & Sewer on our Official Blog

  • The City of Newark and NJDEP’s Official Statement on the Lead Service Line Replacement Investigation

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  • Newark Water & Sewer Recommends Water Conservation in Light of Rare Dry Conditions

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  • Setting Up Your New Online Water Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  • Newark Water & Sewer Sponsors the 2024 ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

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  • Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater: How to Prepare for Heavy Rain Events

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  • How Newark is Using Advanced Free-Floating Technology to Inspect Aging Water Infrastructure

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  • Newark Department of Water & Sewer Discusses Careers in Water at the 2024 NJIT Career Fair

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  • Newark Water & Sewer and West Ward Community Members Convene to Discuss Green Infrastructure

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  • Water & Sewer Director Kareem Adeem Announces RainReady Newark, a Program to Increase the City's Resilience to Flooding & Stormwater

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  • Newark Water & Sewer Attends the 2024 AWWA NJ Conference: PFAS, Presentations, and Awards

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  • Upgrades at the Pequannock Water Treatment Facility: A Continued Investment in Newark's Water

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In the News

The Gothamist reports on Vice President Harris' praise of Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Program, calling it "a national role model"

The Gothamist reports on Vice President Harris' praise of Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Program, calling it "a national role model"

November 12, 2024 — The Associated Press (AP) reports on the exposed "Ghost Bridge" at Newark's Oak Ridge Reservoir, which was drained to perform maintenance work.

November 12, 2024 — The Associated Press (AP) reports on the exposed "Ghost Bridge" at Newark's Oak Ridge Reservoir, which was drained to perform maintenance work.

Newark's Lead replacement program proves that replacing water lines is "no pipe dream" - The Guardian

Newark's Lead replacement program proves that replacing water lines is "no pipe dream" - The Guardian

Insider NJ shares Mayor Ras Baraka's testimony on the implementation of Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Insider NJ shares Mayor Ras Baraka's testimony on the implementation of Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Program

After drinking water crisis, the City of Newark is winning the war on lead

After drinking water crisis, the City of Newark is winning the war on lead

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announces that lead levels in the water supply have fallen below the threshold set by the EPA, indicating the success of the Lead Service Line Replacement program

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announces that lead levels in the water supply have fallen below the threshold set by the EPA, indicating the success of the Lead Service Line Replacement program

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💧 Oak Ridge, one of Newark's five reservoirs, was recently drained for a maintenance project. The Associated Press (AP), among other news networks and nearby residents, are intrigued by the exposed "Ghost Bridge". Watch the AP's full sto
Newark Water & Sewer recommends residents to practice water conservation as New Jersey experiences rare dry spell. “We are in an abnormally dry period, but our water supply is secure”, says Director Kareem Adeem. “This is not
💧 Utility assistance is available for eligible residents through the NJ Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Winter Termination Program. From November 15th to March 15th, the DCA will offer financial support for residents who face financial hard
💧 Newark Water & Sewer is proud to have been a Silver Sponsor for the 2024 ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday! The Department was thrilled to raise awareness for breast cancer with local community members, organizations, su
Are you a homeowner/property owner in Newark? 💧 Read our new guide to stormwater, where homeowners can find helpful tips to protect their property from heavy rain and prevent flooding. Available now on our official Water & Sewer blog: Visit o
The City of Newark is using advanced pipe inspection technology to predict water main breaks before they appear on the surface 💧 Read more on our official blog about the proactive steps Newark is taking to reinforce the city's water system for gene
Newark Water & Sewer attended the 2024 NJIT Career Fair! 💧 Engineers and representatives from the Department discussed available career opportunities for young professionals in Newark's water system. Water & Sewer is currently hiring for f
Attention South Ward residents of Newark: A #RainReady community event is happening near you! 💧 RainReady is Newark's very own green infrastructure program that will bring more green space, trees, and local jobs to your neighborhood. Join us to lea
Another community meeting in the books! 💧 Thank you to everyone who came out for the RainReady Newark community meeting on Wednesday night! Thank you for making your voices heard and asking great questions. RainReady, Newark's very own Green Inf
Newark Water & Sewer's new billing cycle is currently in effect. The new cycle ensures residents will receive their bills by the 15th of each month and will have 15 days after the billing date to make a payment. Certain Newark customers are also