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.
Workshop on Buying and Selling
Water Wholesale
2 W tchs available
Join AEA on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 10 to noon for an online workshop on wholesale (bulk) water. Many drinking water utilities in New Jersey buy or sell water to neighboring systems as part of basic service delivery or as a backup supply. Speakers Pam Carolan, chief operating officer of Mount Laurel Township MUA, James Laskey, Esq., and James Creech, Esq. will discuss why these types of supply are necessary, agreements for regular supply vs. back-up or emergency agreements, and how costs for bulk purchase partnerships are addressed and passed on to customers. Also discussed will be how customers buying water from an NJ Board of Public Utilities-regulated utility can become involved in rate cases. Attendees will understand the broader context for their own bulk water agreements and how they may be able to manage them more effectively.
Register for the workshop at this link.
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.
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. Submission deadline: January 31, 2025.
Help us recognize excellence and nominate an individual or organization for a Wave Award! View the award descriptions and download a nomination form here.
Online Registration
Caesars Reservation Procedures
2025 UMC exhibit information
AEA Check-in
AEA will hold its next member check-in meetings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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.