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Winnie & Sammie’s Journal
The Official Blog of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities
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.
Homeowner’s Guide to Stormwater: How to Prepare for Heavy Rain Events
Newark has seen an increase in rainfall, both in volume and intensity. In response, Newark Water & Sewer is heightening its storm response protocol and undergoing a number of projects to strengthen the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
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.