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Winnie & Sammie’s Journal
The Official Blog of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities
New Jersey Shares Offers Utility Assistance Program for Eligible NJ Residents
NJ Shares’ Municipal Customer Assistance Program (MCAP) offers financial assistance to income-qualified households in need of electric, sewer and/or water payment assistance.
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.
Newark Water & Sewer Gives Back at the 2024 University Hospital Toy Drive
Newark Water & Sewer donates over 100 toys to outpatient children at the 2024 University Hospital Toy Drive.
Newark Attends the 2024 Jersey Water Works Conference
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Newark Water & Sewer engineers and representatives attended the 2024 Jersey Water Works Conference to discuss progress on green infrastructure projects, highlight the model lead service line replacement program, and the feasibility of a stormwater utility in the City of Newark.
How Newark is Leaps Ahead of the EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule
During President Biden’s event in Milwaukee on Oct. 8, he announced that every American city, town, and water system must replace all its lead service lines within 10 years. The City of Newark is already leaps ahead of this rule, thanks to their “model” Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
Newark’s model Lead Service Line Replacement Program featured in CDC Museum Exhibit
Newark’s model Lead Service Line Replacement Program is featured in the David J. Sencer CDC Museum’s “Health Is a Human Right: Achieving Health Equity” exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be on display from November 25, 2024 to August 1, 2025.
Newark Water & Sewer Launches New Phone Payment System
November 21, 2024 - Newark Water & Sewer announces new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone payment system, where residents can pay their bill, make appointments, or get in touch with customer service.
Newark Water & Sewer Recommends Water Conservation in Light of Rare Dry Conditions
NEWARK, N.J.- November 8, 2024 – 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 an emergency.”
DCA Winter Termination Program Provides Financial Assistance for Water & Sewer Utility Bills
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) announced the Winter Termination program that will provide financial assistance for electric, sewer, and water/wastewater utility bills for eligible families.
Newark Water & Sewer Sponsors the 2024 ACS’ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
The City of Newark Department of Water & Sewer Utilities was a Silver Sponsor for the 2024 American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 20.