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The Latest from Newark Water & Sewer

  • Newark Hosts Treatment Plant Tour for G.L.O.W.W, a cohort of New Jersey women water professionals

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  • Ironbound Resilience Hub Project: Click here for the latest updates

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  • Newark Breaks Ground on Sal Bontempo Green Infrastructure Project

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  • Newark to Replace 250 Fire Hydrants in 2025 and 2026: Temporary Water Disruptions Expected During Replacements

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  • Investing in Newark's Water Infrastructure: $20.5 M Upgrades Completed at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant

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  • ‘One Water’ Mission: Newark Engineer Skylar Reed-McMillon Spearheads the AWWA NJ One Water Symposium

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  • Read the City of Newark's 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report

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  • Kareem Adeem Featured in Jan/Feb Issue of 'Journal AWWA' Highlighting Black Leaders in the Water Industry

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

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  • New Jersey Shares Offers Utility Assistance Program for Eligible NJ Residents

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  • Director Kareem Adeem Announces Newark's Green Infrastructure Program to Increase the City's Resilience to Flooding & Stormwater

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

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  • Newark's Model Lead Service Line Replacement Program Featured at the CDC Museum

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  • Newark Water & Sewer Gives Back at the 2024 University Hospital Toy Drive

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  • How Newark is Leaps Ahead of the EPA's New Lead and Copper Rule

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  • Residents Can Now Pay Water Bills Over the Phone Using Our New Phone Payment System

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

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

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Newark Water In the News

September 3, 2025 — With the support of the NJ Infrastructure Bank, Newark completes the Peddie Ditch CSO Facility to mitigate flooding and keep waterways trash-free.

September 3, 2025 — With the support of the NJ Infrastructure Bank, Newark completes the Peddie Ditch CSO Facility to mitigate flooding and keep waterways trash-free.

March 12, 2025 - The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) awards Newark $22 million in Water Bank Loans for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

March 12, 2025 - The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank (NJIB) awards Newark $22 million in Water Bank Loans for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

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.

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"

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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Newark Water & Sewer is honored that our Lead Service Line Replacement Program is featured in a major exhibit entitled "Health is a Human Right: Achieving Health Equity" at the @cdcmuseum in Atlanta, Georgia. Newark’s program is
💧 Pay your water bill over the phone! Today, Newark Water & Sewer launched an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone payment system, where residents can pay their water bills, make appointments for inspections and repairs, get in contact with
💧 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