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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’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.
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.
Setting Up Your New Online Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Newark residents and business owners-- you can now set up your online water portal in just three easy steps. Make a payment today!
Upcoming RainReady Community Meetings Near You
Attend a RainReady community meeting near you. We want to hear from you! Dates for Summer 2024 meetings in Newark, NJ.
Newark Water & Sewer and West Ward Community Members Convene to Discuss Green Infrastructure
Newark Water & Sewer engaged with community members at the Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) to discuss the impact of the RainReady Newark program on local West Ward neighborhoods.
Newark Announces the Green Infrastructure Program to Increase the City’s Resilience to Flooding and Stormwater
Newark Water & Sewer Director Kareem Adeem formally announced RainReady Newark, a Green Infrastructure (GI) program that increases the City’s resilience to flooding and stormwater.