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ACUA protects natural resources through recycling, solid waste management, and wastewater treatment.

10/21/2026

The world’s first microplastic filtration system for municipal wastewater treatment is right here in Atlantic County! 🌎

ACUA and PolyGone Systems officially launched the system yesterday at our Wastewater Treatment Facility in Atlantic City.

Two automated PolyPod™ units will capture tiny plastic particles from treated wastewater before its released into the Atlantic Ocean. The project, funded by the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, is eligible for principal forgiveness and will not impact Atlantic County ratepayers.

🔬 This milestone marks the second phase of a partnership that began in 2024, when ACUA became the first utility in the country to pilot PolyGone's innovative technology. The pilot demonstrated impressive results, capturing more than 580 million microplastic particles per year!

We're proud to partner with PolyGone Systems to bring this technology to Atlantic County and help advance our mission for cleaner waterways! 🌊

Thank you to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, Atlantic County Commissioners and everyone who joined us to celebrate this historic milestone.

🔗 Read the full press release in the comments.

10/19/2026

ACUA was pleased to welcome New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak to our Wastewater Treatment Facility in Atlantic City!

During his visit, Commissioner Potosnak observed NJDEP's air permitting staff conducting a stack test on our sludge incinerator. This important regulatory process helps ensure our operations meet environmental standards and protect air quality.

The Commissioner also had an opportunity to see our new microplastic filtration system developed by PolyGone Systems. The innovative technology will soon begin removing microplastics from treated wastewater before it enters the ocean.

Thank you to Commissioner Potosnak and the NJDEP team for taking the time to visit! We appreciate the opportunity to share our work and see NJDEP leadership engaging firsthand with the facilities and operations they help oversee.

10/18/2026

NEW DATE SCHEDULED 🐝

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn all about bees, their importance to our environment, and what life is like inside the hive! 🍯

📅 Monday, October 26
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township

Registration is required. Visit the following link to register: https://www.acua.com/Community-Hub/Events-and-Classes/Bee-Talk.aspx

10/16/2026

There’s still time to enter! ♻️ 🎨

ACUA’s 12th Annual Recycled Art Contest is accepting entries through October 31! Get creative with materials that might otherwise be thrown away and transform them into a one-of-a-kind work of art.

The contest is open to Atlantic County residents of all ages, with categories for children, teens, adults, and groups!

Drop off your artwork at a participating Atlantic County library by October 31 for a chance to win a prize.

Learn more about the contest, rules, and participating libraries at acua.com/artcontest.

10/14/2026

Congratulations to the winners of ACUA's 2026 Litter Challenge! 🏆

This year's challenge brought together 88 volunteers who completed 33 cleanups across Atlantic County, removing a total of 279 bags of litter from our communities! 👏

Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 1st Place: Glowing Firewood – 119 bags collected!

🥈 2nd Place: Patricia Fottrell – 71 bags collected!

🥉 3rd Place: Hammonton Green Committee – 54 bags collected!

Thank you to everyone who participated and dedicated their time to keeping Atlantic County clean!

Our winners will be formally recognized at ACUA's America Recycles Day Open House on Saturday, November 21.

Click the link in the comments below to read more about this year's Litter Challenge. ⬇️

10/12/2026

Celebrate America Recycles Day with ACUA! 🇺🇸 ♻️

Join us on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. for our annual America Recycles Day Open House at the ACUA Recycling Center in Egg Harbor Township!

This FREE, family-friendly event will feature recycling games and crafts, Touch-A-Truck, tours of our facilities, a recycled art exhibit, composting demonstrations, and more! We'll also be joined by a variety of community partners offering fun activities and educational displays.

♻ NEW THIS YEAR! We're offering additional recycling drop-off opportunities during this year's event! Bring items like clothing, eyeglasses, pumpkins, trophies, and more to be recycled or reused. Visit our website for the full list of accepted items and event details.

Learn more at acua.com/ard

10/09/2026

Columbus Day Holiday Notice ❗

All collections will be performed as scheduled in Atlantic and Cumberland Counties on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Facility Hours:
The ACUA Environmental Park will be open normal hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026. The GEO Administrative Building will be closed.

10/08/2026

Today, ACUA celebrated the completion of major improvements to our Egg Harbor City Pump Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! 🎉

The pump station transports more than 117 million gallons of wastewater each year from Egg Harbor City to ACUA’s treatment facility in Atlantic City.

This $500,000 project included the installation of new pumps, a prefabricated building, electrical upgrades and other site improvements. The improvements will make future maintenance easier and more cost-effective, saving ACUA and its ratepayers thousands of dollars in potential repair costs.

🔧 Much of the work was completed in-house by our talented ACUA employees! Thank you to our Engineering, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Facilities teams for their hard work and collaboration on this important project. 👏

These improvements are part of ACUA’s ongoing efforts to modernize our wastewater infrastructure and ensure reliable service for the communities we serve.

Read more about the project at the link in the comments. ⬇️

10/07/2026

Did you know ACUA is home to several beehives tended by local expert beekeeper David Elkner? 🐝

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn more about these fascinating creatures, their importance to our environment, and what life is like inside the hive! 🍯

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township

Registration is required. Visit the following link to register: https://www.acua.com/Community-Hub/Events-and-Classes/Bee-Talk.aspx

10/05/2026

Join us for our final Compost 101 Workshop of the year! 🍌🍎🥬

Learn the basics of composting at home, including what to compost, how to maintain your pile and tips for turning food scraps and yard waste into a useful soil amendment.

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11 a.m.

The workshop is free, but registration is required. Sign up at acua.com/compost-workshop.

Address

6700 Delilah Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
08234

Telephone

+16092726950

Website

http://www.acua.com/

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