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.

Annual Meeting & Conference

Nov. 16 & 17, 2021

Caesars Atlantic City

Plans are being made for a return to our in-person annual meeting & conference, to be held at Caesars in Atlantic City. The Onward & Upward theme continues as we conclude the celebration of our 50th anniversary. Registration information will be posted sometime in August.

2021 WAVE Award Presentations

Presentations are available here.

COVID-19 Response Guidelines, Recommendations & Information

Federal Agencies

Federal Department of Labor – Employee Rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FEMA Public Assistance Grants Portal (Governments & Non-Profits)
FEMA COVID-19-and-Disaster-Financial-Management-Guide
Memorandum On Identification Of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During Covid-19 Response — U.S. Department of Homeland Security – March 19, 2020
OSHA health and safety page — Spanish language version — Preventing Worker Exposure – U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

New Jersey: DEP, DCA and other Agencies

NJ Disaster Recovery

NJ Authorities & Other Local Government Units

For a complete archive of our Covid-19 documents and resource, visit our Document Library (members only).

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.

We Got This! AEA member water, sewer and solid waste utilities have been working hard to protect public health and the environment by maintaining service to customers during the COVID19 emergency. Check out our video.

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.

View photos from AEA special events here!