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Winnie & Sammie’s Journal
The Official Blog of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities

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.”

Director Kareem Adeem’s Official Statement before the New Jersey Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Director Kareem Adeem’s full official statement on the improvement of Newark’s water infrastructure, addressed to the New Jersey Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources.

Department of Water & Sewer Gives Back with 100 Meals to Distribute to Newark’s Unhoused Population
Members of Newark's Water and Sewer Utilities met early Saturday morning last week to prepare 100 meals to serve to the City's unhoused community at Hope Village, The H.E.L.P Center, and The Salvation Army.