Newark Flowing Forward
The Official Blog of the Newark Water & Sewer Utility
Catch up with all the latest updates and stories directly from the Department.
NJDEP releases Environmental Decision Document for Newark's Green Parks Project to Reduce Flooding and Improve Stormwater Management
Click here to read the NJDEP's Environmental Decision Document (EDD) on Newark's Green Parks Project, a green infrastructure initiative that will mitigate flooding and reduce instances of combined sewer overflows.
Newark Hosts Treatment Plant Tour for New Jersey women water professionals
May 20, 2026— The City of 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 on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the $20.5 million upgrade of the City of Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant (PWTP).
From Ripples to Currents: The Stories of Women in STEM Careers at Newark Water & Sewer
In honor of the late Andrea Adebowale, we are sharing the invaluable stories of women at Newark Water and Sewer as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Click to read their stories.
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’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.
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.
How Newark is Using Advanced Free-Floating Technology to Inspect Aging Water Infrastructure
In the face of maintaining a complex network of water infrastructure, the City of Newark is making proactive strides to strengthen the water system for future generations by using advanced pipe inspection technology. This article is featured on page 44 of the Jan/Feb Issue of the American Infrastructure Magazine.
Newark Department of Water & Sewer Discusses Careers in Water at the 2024 NJIT Career Fair
Engineers and representatives from the City of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities participated at the 2024 NJIT Career Fair to share information about career opportunities in Newark’s water system.