Hoboken, N.J., installs new stormwater pumps in $100 million flood resiliency effort
HOBOKEN, N.J. (UI) — The City of Hoboken and the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) announced the installation of five new stormwater pumps at ResilienCity Park, marking a major milestone in long-term efforts to mitigate flooding and enhance climate resiliency.
The pump installation is part of Phase III of NHSA’s H6/H7 Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP), a 25-year strategy mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to modernize sewer infrastructure, improve stormwater management, and reduce sewer overflows during heavy rain events. NHSA is the first wastewater authority in New Jersey to complete its CSO LTCP and gain NJDEP approval.
The latest project includes a high-level storm sewer system, a new pump station, and a 1-million-gallon storage tank under ResilienCity Park. The newly installed ABS/Sulzer Submersible Non-clog Pumps can move approximately 30 million gallons of stormwater per day—or 20,000 gallons per minute—out of the storage tank to the Hudson River during storm events, freeing up capacity at the treatment plant and reducing sewer overflows into the river.
“Today’s announcement is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to protect Hoboken residents from flooding,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “Through our partnership with NHSA, we are investing in critical infrastructure to create a more resilient city for future generations.”
NHSA’s Executive Director Dr. Richard J. Wolff said the pump installation represents a key achievement in the broader $100 million H6/H7 project, $58 million of which came from the Biden administration’s infrastructure funding. “Although it may seem like a distant goal, we thoroughly endorse the NJDEP’s long-term effort to make the Hudson River swimmable once again," Wolff said.
Congressman Rob Menendez praised the effort, calling it "an important environmental and quality of life project" and emphasized the role of federal funding in making it possible.
Hoboken’s topography and aging infrastructure make it particularly vulnerable to flooding, with as little as 0.8 inches of rain per hour capable of overwhelming the system. ResilienCity Park, along with other resiliency parks, serves as critical stormwater detention space during peak rainfall, helping to reduce combined sewer system overflow.
Since 2016, Hoboken’s first two flood pumps—the H1 and H5—have successfully prevented flooding during 88% of rain events, pumping up to 90 million gallons of stormwater daily. The new pumps at ResilienCity Park expand that capability and improve flood protection in the city’s northwest neighborhoods.
Phase II of the H6/H7 project added new storm sewers and a force main along the Adams Street corridor, connecting the storage tank at ResilienCity Park to the NHSA outfall at 15th Street. Phase III, now underway, involves installing new sewer lines and curb inlets to capture runoff and alleviate drainage issues.
The City is also expanding Southwest Resiliency Park, expected to detain over 260,000 gallons of stormwater while adding recreational amenities such as pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a playground.
These investments are part of Hoboken’s larger climate adaptation strategy, which includes green infrastructure initiatives like rain gardens, bioswales, and green building guidelines. Together with NHSA’s gray infrastructure improvements, Hoboken is developing a comprehensive urban flood mitigation system central to its Climate Action Plan and Resilience Master Plan.
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