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.

 


2025 Utility Management Conference

& Recognition Awards

March 11 & 12, 2025

Caesars, Atlantic City

Join us in March for our annual Utility Management Conference, a time when leaders of the public environmental authority sector come together to share their knowledge. Presentations include: AI and water utilities, records and information management in the age of e-government, political landscape New Jersey and beyond, health insurance options and more. CEUs, PE, and TCHs pending. 

In addition, the Association of Environmental Authorities bestows Wave Awards to recognize excellence in the public water, wastewater, recycling, and solid waste sector in New Jersey. Submissions are reviewed by a three-member committee. The awards will be presented on Day Two, Wed., March 12, of the spring utility management conference. 

 

Draft Agenda 02/05/25
Online Registration
Caesars Reservation Procedures
UMC exhibit information


AEA Check-in

AEA will hold its next member check-in meetings on Wednesday, February 26, March 26 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.

 


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.