Current Projects

The City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities embarks on several projects each year to improve the water treatment process, facilities operations, and water infrastructure.

Find below a list of all projects in progress. For more information on the projects below, please reach out by email at waterandsewer@ci.newark.nj.us.

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Ironbound Resilience Hub Project at Ann Street School

The new Ironbound Resilience Hub at Ann Street School in Newark, NJ will make the area more resilient to flooding, enhance stormwater drainage, and minimize instances of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) after large rain events.

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Water Main Leak Detection Survey

The City of Newark is using advanced free-floating technology to detect leaks, cracks, wall corrosion, or other damages inside aged pipes across the city during water main inspections.

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