NJAW encourages customers to help fix any leaks

VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are reaching out to promote Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 19 through 25. The national campaign, part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, helps to raise awareness about small leaks and other water that may be inadvertently wasted within homes. […]

NJAW receives 2017 Sustainable Business Leadership Award

EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey presented New Jersey American Water with the Sustainable Business Leadership Award, which recognizes companies in New Jersey that support the Sustainable Jersey mission and demonstrate a significant commitment to sustainability in New Jersey. New Jersey American Water is an excellent example of how a business can take sustainability and community […]

Water valve replacements in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will be replacing water main valves at the intersection of Elmwood and Boyden avenues. Work will commence Thursday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7 a.m. and will be finished by 7 p.m. In the event the work is not finished, work may continue on Friday, Nov. 3, starting at […]

NJAW seeks new rates to recover from $868M in system upgrades

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey American Water has filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for new rates seeking recovery of the significant investment the company has made into its water and wastewater infrastructure since its last rate adjustment in 2015, according to a Sept. 15 release from NJAW. “In […]

Protect New Jersey’s watersheds

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Every acre of New Jersey is within one of the 20 watershed areas, which means all lands drain into a lake, river or stream. New Jersey American Water is offering simple actions customers can take to keep the watersheds clean and healthy while protecting against pollution. “As water travels over the […]

Lead test results show large variances

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District had announced June 12 the results of testing for lead in school buildings’ water, which showed that nine sources out of 223 had a higher lead action level than that established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in drinking water, news that upset parents […]

New Jersey American Water to invest $515,000 in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey American Water is preparing to replace approximately 1,500 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron main that was installed in the 1920s with new 12-inch ductile iron main along Walker Road, from Undercliff Terrace to the lower Burnett Terrace intersection, in West Orange, according to a recent press release. The […]

NJAW offers wise water tips for summer heat

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As the season continues, with summer heat and activities in full swing, New Jersey American Water offers tips to help avoid the water overuse pitfalls that frequently happen during this time of year. These tips and insights are designed to help people save money while alleviating stress on water supplies and […]

District explores next step in lead dilemma

District officials, experts discuss risks of lead ingestion, plans to remediate issue, communication

District explores next step in lead dilemma

MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District announced June 12 the results of testing for lead in school buildings’ water, which showed that nine sources out of 223 had a higher lead action level than that established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water, news that upset […]

NJAW awards S. Orange Village $10,000 grant

South Orange will use money to build rain park, a sustainable and social endeavor for residents

NJAW awards S. Orange Village $10,000 grant

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey American Water announced May 23 that South Orange is one of four communities to receive a 2017 Environmental Grant Program grant. South Orange will receive $10,000 to build a rain park based on the premise of a rain garden that will capture stormwater runoff that normally flows directly into […]