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Newark Hosts Treatment Plant Tour for New Jersey women water professionals
The Newark Water & Sewer Utility hosted 22 water professionals on a guided tour of the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant (PWTP) to showcase Newark’s state-of-the-art upgrades and connect with women in New Jersey’s water sector.
$20.5 M Upgrades Completed at the Newark-Pequannock Water Treatment Plant
September 17, 2025 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Newark Water & Sewer Utility Director Kareem Adeem, and officials cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the $20.5 million upgrade of the Newark-Pequannock Water Treatment Plant.
Upgrades at Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant: A Summary
Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant (PWTP) now has the capacity to treat 60 million gallons of water per day after undergoing its largest upgrade since first constructed in 1989. *This article is featured in the July/August 2025 Issue of the American Infrastructure Magazine.
Upgrades at Pequannock Water Treatment Facility: A continued investment in Newark’s water
Ongoing upgrades at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant are part of Newark’s broader effort to strengthen its water infrastructure. Since 2014, the Baraka administration has invested more than $350 million in water infrastructure improvements.
From NJ.com: Beyond lead, Newark upgrades water treatment plant to boost capacity and water quality
Newark will break ground on a $23 million upgrade to its Pequannock Water Treatment Plant meant to enhance the taste of city water, boost capacity in anticipation of increased demand, and keep the cost of water down.