Water quality is a growing concern in the united states. Water is a shared resource that flows through systems both natural and man-made, each with its own issues and concerns.
Stormwater Management
Rivers and Bays of New Jersey are suffering from non-point source pollution caused by over-development of natural lands and poorly managed storm water runoff. The Littoral Society works with communities, homeowners, and businesses to reduce storm water run-off through green storm water management and water friendly landscaping. Projects in Barnegat Bay and Delaware Bay include:
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Water Conservation
The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer encompasses most of the Coastal Plain region of New Jersey. The largest withdrawal of the aquifer is for domestic water use. In total, over 48,000 gallons of water annually from this aquifer! The Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer is subject to contamination from polluted runoff from industrial, commercial and urban land use development. Projects include:
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Wastewater Management
Aging wastewater infrastructure and over-taxed septic systems release un-treated wastewater to New Jersey's groundwater and surface waters. Education programs are designed to increase awareness and septic maintenance. Projects include:
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For information About our work in south Jersey, check out our project website.
www.sjwatersavers.org
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