Water, it’s absolutely essential to everyday life. And so too are the individuals who work behind the scenes to deliver clean, safe, affordable water supplies. Have you ever considered a career in water? Here are five reasons that might serve to whet your appetite for a career in the water and wastewater industry: Not Just
In July 2021, New Jersey enacted a new law (P.L 2021, c.183) requiring all public community water systems to inventory and replace all known lead or galvanized steel service lines by 2031. Middlesex Water is pleased to join this statewide initiative focused on reducing lead in drinking water and improving public health. How Does Lead
Where’s the Fairness in “Fair Market Value?” Artificially Inflated System Valuations Will Cost Ratepayers Even More PEGGY GALLOS, DENNIS W. DOLL | JULY 23, 2021 | OPINION As the co-authors of this article, we disagree concerning the costs and benefits of private versus public ownership and operation of water and wastewater utilities. The emergence, however, of the so-called
Attention Delaware Residents: Do acronyms such as H2O, Cl2, WTP and CCR only serve to confuse and overwhelm you? You’re not alone. These acronyms are simply abbreviations for terms commonly used in the water industry, and stand for water, chlorine, water treatment plant and consumer confidence report, respectively. Oftentimes, jargon used outside of the industry
The American Water Works Association designates the first week of May each year as Drinking Water Week. This year’s theme, “There When You Need It”, pays tribute to the importance of water in our daily existence, the infrastructure in place to deliver water to your home and the scores of water professionals who work nonstop
The business of bringing potable water to your doorstep is the end result of a highly regulated and well planned process executed by teams of skilled professionals. While drinking water is vital to sustain life, it is also an essential component in practically every industry resulting in the delivery of their product or service. Middlesex
American scholar and anthropologist, Loren Eiseley once said “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” Historically, water has been symbolic of countless beliefs but scientifically, we know that without water there is no life. For 123 years, Middlesex Water Company (MWC) has been a trusted supplier of water utility services.
Essential Employees Keep Water Flowing By Dennis W. Doll The first full week of May each year is designated Drinking Water Week by the American Water Works Association. During this week, special attention is given to water professionals to recognize the critical role water plays in the daily lives of individuals. Every day people rely
The Secret Sauce of Corporate Social Responsibility A lot has been said about the responsibility of today’s companies to practice sustainability and good corporate citizenship. While these terms are often used interchangeably, the concepts are actually separate and distinct. Corporate social responsibility balances current stakeholder interests while sustainability focuses on creating and maximizing long-term economic, social
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.