Catch up with all the latest updates and stories directly from the Department.
Winnie & Sammie’s Journal
The Official Blog of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities
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.
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.
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.
Newark Attends the 2024 AWWA NJ Conference: PFAS, Presentations, & Awards
The City of Newark’s Department of Water & Sewer Utilities attended the three-day 2024 Annual Conference hosted by the American Water Works Association, New Jersey Section (AWWA NJ) in Atlantic City on March 19-22, with the focus on PFAS in water supplies.
Upgrades at Pequannock Water Treatment Facility: A continued investment in Newark’s water
The ongoing upgrades at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant are the next steps the City of Newark is taking to overhaul its aging water infrastructure. Since 2014, the Baraka administration has invested over $350 million in all water infrastructure upgrades thus far.