Water Infrastructure Boost for Jersey City

Two landmark bills just passed the New Jersey Senate unanimously, unlocking $160 million in funding to modernize water infrastructure in Jersey City and Hoboken. With aging pipes and rising climate risks, this investment targets critical upgrades to prevent breaks, flooding, and skyrocketing costs — all while leveraging low-interest loans through the state’s Infrastructure Bank. Senator Mukherji emphasized that residents are demanding action, and these projects are vital for environmental protection and climate resilience, especially in vulnerable coastal communities. One bill opens statewide lending for water projects, while another allocates $13 million for hazard mitigation in four municipalities — a proactive step to reduce storm damage and lower insurance burdens as extreme weather becomes more frequent. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b9e5af929ee6223