$781 million invested in New Jersey water, wastewater infrastructure in 2025
New Jersey American Water invested more than $781 million in 2025 to upgrade and modernize water and wastewater infrastructure across its service territory, marking a significant increase from approximately $520 million in capital spending the previous year.
The utility’s infrastructure program included water main replacement, service line upgrades, treatment plant improvements and wastewater system rehabilitation across more than 190 communities statewide. In total, the company installed, replaced or rehabilitated more than 42 miles of water main and replaced more than 16,000 service lines as part of its reliability and leak reduction efforts.
Additional investments supported upgrades to water storage tanks, fire hydrants and system valves, along with nearly $79 million in improvements at water treatment facilities. Projects included installation of PFAS removal systems, new membrane treatment technology and chemical system modifications. The company also directed more than $70 million toward wastewater treatment and collection system upgrades, including inflow and infiltration mitigation and sanitary sewer main rehabilitation.
Since 2010, New Jersey American Water has invested more than $6 billion in infrastructure improvements statewide, replacing or installing more than 1,094 miles of water main. Company officials said the continued capital program is focused on replacing aging underground assets, meeting evolving regulatory requirements and strengthening long-term system reliability.
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