Association of Environmental Authorities

AEA is a trade association of publicly owned government agencies and private-sector businesses that provide or support clean water and solid waste utility service in New Jersey. The mission of AEA is to provide information, education and advocacy that help member organizations provide professional, efficient and cost-effective service to their ratepayers and to help the public understand and appreciate the work of its members.


Environmental Professional Development Academy

Register now to attend the 2024 EPDA. Classes begin Wednesday May 22 at 9am at Western Monmouth UA in Manalapan, NJ with the administration track. The syllabus contains pertinent information including the tentative schedule for all tracks. Cohort members will participate in a standard course of instruction in the basic technical, leadership and management skills needed to perform front-line supervisory functions in New Jersey public environmental authorities and agencies.  The Academy is divided into four subject area “tracks” covering: administration, finance, field operations and human resources.

Registration form

EPDA syllabus



2024 Utility Management Conference

View or download the conference program here.

Thank you to the presenters, exhibitors and attendees who made the spring utility management conference possible. A copy of the digital program is posted. Conference Presentations are now available for download:


AEA Check-in

AEA will hold its next member check-in meeting on Wednesday, April 10 and April 24 at 8:30 a.m.  It is a chance to hear about relevant info on the legislative, regulatory, and sector fronts. It is a chance to share and confer with other members. Anyone who is part of an AEA member organization may participate. These meetings are generally held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month unless otherwise indicated. If you are unable to participate, feel free to forward information to a colleague. Contact Karen Burris if you need the login information.


Covid Resources

For our archive of Covid-related resources, policies, and documents pertaining to the public water/wastewater industry, visit our document archive.


The Value of AEA in Every Type of Membership

AEA has three classes of members: Regular or authority members, municipal members, and associate members. Any organization that does business within the publicly owned water, wastewater, solid waste and recycling agency sector has a place at the AEA table. Our unique focus is the management, administrative and policy development aspects of public utility service.

Toilets are not Trash Cans. AEA echoes the message of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, reminding New Jersey that ALL wipes should be thrown into the trash –NEVER flushed down the toilet. This is especially important during the current pandemic. Check out our video.