In a continuing effort to increase its footprint in New Jersey, Veolia completed its acquisition of the Manalapan Township Water System Thursday morning, furthering the expansion of its drinking water and wastewater services across the state.
Manalapan marks the company’s sixth acquisition in New Jersey since 2018.
And as communities grapple with aging infrastructure and tougher regulations, Veolia officials feel the company has emerged as the best solution. They feel the acquisition demonstrates Veolia’s unwavering dedication to providing environmental security to communities by making essential investments in infrastructure and system modernization to ensure dependable, superior service.
The newly acquired water system serves approximately 3,500 homes and businesses in the township. Veolia officials said Manalapan customers can expect enhanced operational efficiency, improved water quality monitoring, attentive customer service and significant infrastructure investments to ensure long-term system reliability.
Planned projects include:
- Vital water main and valve replacements
- Construction of a new state-of-the-art drinking water treatment facility
- Water storage tank restoration projects
Alan Weland, the regional president of Veolia Water New Jersey, said the company was thrilled to make the expansion.
“In line with our GreenUp strategic program, this acquisition represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional water services and infrastructure improvements in the region,” he said. “We thank the residents, the Township Committee and regulatory authorities for their support throughout this process. Our focus now shifts to implementing the critical infrastructure upgrades that will ensure reliable, high-quality water service”
The acquisition comes after a decisive referendum in November 2024, when 67% of Manalapan voters approved the sale of the system to Veolia. The company’s purchase of the system was approved on Sept.10, by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
