Across the country, our growing population is putting stress on available water supplies. Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled. However, in that same period, public demand for water more than tripled. Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water each day. This increased demand has put additional stress on water supplies and distribution systems, threatening both human health and the environment. There is a reason that water has become a national and New Jersey priority.

A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013. Even in those states that may not be concerned with possible water shortages the advantages of water use efficiency are manifold. The energy required for the combined cycle of water use can be intensive involving massive pumps transporting water, water treatment and then wastewater treatment. But by using water more efficiently, we can preserve water supplies for future generations, save money, and protect the environment. 

                                                                   

  NEW JERSEY WATER - LINKS

Clean Water New Jersey - NJ Department of Environmental Protection NJDEP
Water Conservation and Protection - NJ Water Division
New Jersey Drought Information - Water Conservation

NJ Board of Utilities Water Division

Water, Coastal & Water Shed Information NJ DEP

New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust

New Jersey Water Association

Passaic Valley River Restoration
NJ Water Supply Authority Land and Resource Preservation

    New Jersey Water Utility Conservation Links

United Water NJ Conservation

American Water NJ Conservation

Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission

Shorelands Water Company

Atlantic City Water Conservation

Aqua New Jersey

Morris County Water Conservation 

     
             
 
Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act - U.S. law ties foreign policy to support for developing world water and sanitation. 

United Nations Water and Sanitation - Leading UN mechanism for water and sanitation.

The Water Campaign - A project of U.S. Water and Power

ClickForWater.com - A project of U.S. Water and Power

Click on these links below to find out more about water conservation and efficiency: