Engineering Director Rich Spafford at the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission National Highway facility. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission Marks Century of Change Driven by Tech, Testing
The public utility serves Merchantville, Pennsauken, parts of Camden City and Cherry Hill, and provides oversight of water operations in Collingswood. Director of Engineering Rich Spafford says its independent operation and focus on infrastructure improvements keep rates low and quality high at a time when both challenge operators. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
New Jersey is among a coalition of 26 states suing the federal government to retain Congressionally allocated disaster relief, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness funds. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says $55 million in grants for the state is at stake for fiscal year 2026. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
The county government plans to invest in a comprehensive overhaul of its wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flooding, improve recreation, and contribute to the ecological health of the region. A one-cent increase to the Open Space tax could help cover costs, as well as low-interest borrowing, state and federal grants, and a CCMUA rate increase. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...