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Defining the Challenge: Water Resources
Sustainability: Challenges & Economic Opportunities
November 5th
Chris SturmNew Jersey Future
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About New Jersey Future
Smart Growth research, policy, advocacy and assistance
www.njfuture.org
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Water Resources
Water Availability
Watershed Integrity
Water Quality
Human uses
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Human Uses: Water Infrastructure
Performance• Drinking water: “C”• Wastewater: “D”
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)
Investment needsDrinking water: $8 billionWastewater: $16.9 billionStormwater: $15.6 billion
Total: $40 billion
* 20-Year Needs (2008 EPA Estimate)
Institutions• 650 drinking water delivery systems • 260 community wastewater systems• ?? Stormwater systems
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Combined Sewer Overflows
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Climate Change
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Losing Water, Losing Business, Losing Money…
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Win Win Win Solutions
• Communicate• Optimize• Collaborate• Demonstrate• Invest
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Communicate
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Optimize Existing Systems
• Conserve Water• Manage assets like a business• Clean and fix pipe systems!
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Demonstrate:Projects that Solve Problems
Flooding, CSO/stormwater management, Recreation, Parking, $$
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Invest
• Rates…• Stormwater fee• Water tax?
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Government’s Role?
• Environment – NJ Water Supply Plan– State stormwater management rules
• Economic Growth– Reliable, efficient infrastructure
• Fairness– Affordability issues– Green jobs
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Thank you
Resources
www.njfuture.org• Ripple Effects• Agenda for Change• Growing Smart and
Waterwise (Pinelands)
www.togetherNorthJersey.comWater Resources Baseline Assessment
Facing our FutureInfrastructure Investments Necessary for Economic Success
Chris SturmSenior Director of State
Policy
New Jersey [email protected]
609-393-0008, x114