New Jersey American Water will hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to celebrate the completion of its PFAS treatment installation project at the Salem Water Treatment Plant in Salem, New Jersey. The event will bring together company leaders, state utility regulators and elected officials at the site to recognise the Salem PFAS treatment project.
Salem PFAS treatment project completed
The utility announced the ceremony in a media advisory issued on 23 October. It described the scheme as an important water quality improvement project for the Salem community. The company said the speeches would highlight the partnership and investment that made the project possible.
The advisory does not give the cost of the installation, the treatment technology used or the capacity of the plant. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of synthetic chemicals known for persisting in the environment. Treatment to remove them from drinking water supplies has become an increasing focus for water utilities.
Regulators and elected officials to speak
The speaking programme will feature Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water, and Salem City Mayor Jody Veler. Commissioners Michael Bange and Joseph Coviello of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the state’s utility regulator, will also give remarks.
They will be joined by Assemblyman Dave Bailey, who represents Legislative District 3 in the New Jersey Legislature. The list of speakers brings together the utility, its state regulator and the local community the plant serves.
Ceremony programme and site tour
The event will be held in the car park of the treatment facility at 520 Grieves Parkway, Salem. Media have been encouraged to arrive by 10:45. The programme runs as follows:
- 10:45 to 11:00: light refreshments
- 11:00 to 11:40: welcome and remarks
- 11:40 to 11:55: ribbon cutting and photographs
- 11:55 to 12:15: optional facility tour
Following the speeches, invited guests will take part in the ribbon cutting alongside company, government and community representatives. The optional tour of the facility after the ceremony will be open to elected officials. Television crews, photographers and reporters have been invited to attend.
Part of a national water utility group
New Jersey American Water is a subsidiary of American Water and is the largest regulated water utility in New Jersey. It provides water and wastewater services to approximately 3 million people.
Its parent company, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, according to the company. American Water serves approximately 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. It employs approximately 7,000 people.
The group traces its history back to 1886 and marks its 140th year in 2026. The completion of the Salem PFAS treatment project falls within that anniversary year. H2O Global News has previously reported on other US water infrastructure ceremonies, including the ribbon cutting at RF Valves’ expanded facility in Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Salem PFAS treatment facility ribbon cutting?
The ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11:00. Media have been encouraged to arrive by 10:45.
Where is New Jersey American Water’s Salem Water Treatment Plant?
The plant is at 520 Grieves Parkway, Salem, New Jersey. The ceremony will be held in the facility’s car park.
Who is speaking at the Salem ribbon cutting?
Speakers include New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough, Salem City Mayor Jody Veler, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Commissioners Michael Bange and Joseph Coviello, and Assemblyman Dave Bailey of Legislative District 3.
What project is being celebrated at the Salem Water Treatment Plant?
The event celebrates the completion of New Jersey American Water’s PFAS treatment installation project at the plant. The company described it as an important water quality improvement project for the Salem community.
How many people does New Jersey American Water serve?
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides water and wastewater services to approximately 3 million people and is the largest regulated water utility in the state.
