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Governance

The Board of Directors maintains overall oversight of the Company’s business strategy while the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee oversees matters related to ESG and overall sustainability including Enterprise Risk Management. We seek to mitigate risks related to environmental impact and climate variability, workforce safety, cybersecurity, and work to actively promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Management discusses all matters or risks, including ESG challenges and incremental progress toward sustainability regularly with the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Governance ( 2022 Highlights)

Board Composition and Responsibilities

  • We continue to review committee accountabilities on the board level to ensure board competency in overseeing enterprise risks including those related to climate change, cybersecurity and human capital.
  • We seek directors who understand the company strategy and key risks, who are committed to representing the interests of shareholders, who combine a broad spectrum of experience and who have a diverse skill set and a reputation for collaboration, leadership and integrity.
  • Except for our CEO, all directors are independent, including our Lead Director. Board committees are 100% independent.
    Board committee and director performance evaluations are conducted annually.

Policies and Best Practices

  • All employees are required to annually review, sign and attest to a Code of Conduct and Insider Trading Policy.
  • Stock ownership requirements are in place for Board members and executive management.
  • Board members receive ongoing director education.
  • We believe transparency and strong disclosure are fundamental to good governance practices.
  • We mail and post to our website quarterly company updates to registered shareholders.
  • We continued to uphold our strong company values (RIGHT) which stands for Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.
  • We regularly remind our employees do to the right thing, even when no one is watching. In 2022, the Company recognized 32 employees in its Do Right Spotlight which celebrates employees who have been nominated by their peers for living the company values.
  • Company Statements on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, our Human Rights Policy and Whistleblower Hotline can be readily found on our website.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Responsible sustainable consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Middlesex Water Company

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MATERIALS VERIFICATION TEST

The Materials Verification Test below can help you figure out if you have a lead, galvanized steel, copper, or plastic service line on the portion of the service line you own. When you have completed the visual inspection, please submit your results using the following survey link. If you have a lead or galvanized steel service line, Middlesex Water will contact you to confirm the results and schedule your service line replacement.

What you need:

  1. House key or coin
  2. Strong refrigerator magnet

Steps to check your service line:

  1. Find the water meter in your basement or outside your home and look at the service line that enters the water meter.
  2. Use the house key or coin to carefully scratch the pipe surface.
  3. Compare the scratched area to the following descriptions:
    • If it looks shiny and silver, the pipe is made of lead. A magnet will not stick to a lead pipe.
    • If it is a dull gray color with no noticeable scratch on the surface, the pipe is galvanized steel. A magnet will stick to a galvanized steel pipe.
    • If it is the same color as a penny, the pipe is copper. A magnet will not stick to a copper pipe.
    • If it is smooth and red, blue, white, or black, the pipe is plastic. A magnet will not stick to a plastic pipe.
  4. Report your service line material in this SURVEY

ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

THE MIDDLESEX WATER ENTERPRISE WILL:

• Comply with, or produce results better than, applicable laws and regulations set forth by state utility commissions and government environmental regulatory agencies.

• Include the consideration of environmental impact in all business strategies, initiatives and project plans.

• Work to ensure a reliable source of water supply.

• Promote respect for the environment as part of our Company’s culture among employees and our suppliers in their daily operations.

• Focus on reducing the amount of water lost (non-revenue) in our distribution system and employ leak detection and other available technology to achieve this goal.

• Prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize the consumption of resources to minimize risks to the environment.

• Continually work to educate customers about the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources and the importance of wise water use.

• Educate, train and motivate employees to carry out tasks in an environmentally responsible manner.

• Build in system resiliency to mitigate effects of climate change and other short and long-term climate related challenges.

• Use efficient practices that save fuel, energy and water.

• Work with our industry and legislative representatives to shape public policy and legislation that supports water objectives and helps ensure safe drinking water.

• Invest prudently in our systems for infrastructure stability, operational resiliency and continued sustainability utilizing sound asset management planning.

• Engage with our community to ensure responsiveness to local needs and interests.

• Work in collaboration with our communities, local municipal officials and our vendors to ensure a clean, safe, reliable and resilient water supply.