Newark Water in the News
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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.
2024 Year in Review: Newark Water & Sewer Highlights
Keep up with Newark Water and Sewer by learning more about our latest accomplishments, projects, and 2024 highlights.
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.