System & Individual Membership
Membership for New Jersey's water and wastewater systems and the people who run them
System membership is open to communities and water and wastewater utilities. Individual membership is for the operators, managers and professionals who keep those systems running, including retirees.
$35 if your employer is an NJWA member. $140 if retired or not.
See individual optionsWhy join
Training that counts
Access sessions that count toward your license requirements, from an NJDEP-approved training provider offering on-site, in-person and virtual training throughout New Jersey.
Stay ahead of regulations
Stay ahead of the laws and policy changes that affect your system at the state and federal level.
A statewide network
Connect with fellow operators, agency representatives and local leaders across New Jersey.
Our mission: To enable our water and wastewater membership to safeguard the health of their users by providing leadership and professional services.
System membership
For communities and water and wastewater utilities. Annual dues are set by the number of service connections, not population.
| Service connections | Annual dues |
|---|---|
| 1,000 or under | $500 |
| 1,001 to 2,000 | $560 |
| 2,001 to 4,000 | $600 |
| 4,001 to 6,000 | $695 |
| 6,001 to 10,000 | $780 |
| 10,001 and over | $875 |
Pay by check, purchase order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX).
Includes one contact person
Your system membership covers one primary contact. List their name, title, email and phone on the application.
$35 each
Add more of your staff
Additional employee memberships can be purchased with a paid system membership. Add their names on the application (copy the page if you need more room).
Individual membership
For people working in water, wastewater, engineering or related fields, and for retirees who want to stay connected. Your rate depends on whether your employer is a current NJWA member.
Employed by an NJWA member
For individuals employed full-time by a system or business that is a current NJWA member.
Join online ($35)Retired, or employer not a member
For individuals who are retired, or employed by a system or business that is not a current NJWA member.
Join online ($140)Not sure if your employer is a member? Please check with the NJWA office before you pay. Call (609) 242-7111 or email office@njwater.org.
How to join
Systems & utilities
Download the 2026 System Membership Form
The form asks for your system name, NJPDES or PWSID number, county, primary contact and any additional employees.
System form (PDF)Pick your dues tier
Count your service connections and choose the matching rate. Add $35 for each additional employee.
Pay online, or send the form with payment
Pay by credit card through the member portal, or return the form with a check or purchase order.
Join online
Individuals
Download the 2026 Individual Membership Form
The form asks for your contact details, county of residence, and your employer and job title if you work in the field.
Individual form (PDF)Choose $35 or $140
$35 if you work full-time for a current NJWA member. $140 if you are retired or your employer is not a member.
Pay online, or send the form with payment
Use the Join online buttons above, or return the form with a check or credit card information.
Choose your rate
505 US Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Fax 609.242.7112
Contact the NJWA office.