1988:
The Authority is established, in the wake of an EPA Consent Order, compelling local communities to relinquish control over their failing treatment facilities.

1989:
The Authority becomes the first, and to date only, wastewater authority in New Jersey to privatize its operations.

System is brought into compliance with EPA and NJDEP primary treatment requirements for the first time in many years.

1993:
New $120 million secondary treatment plant is completed.

1994:
The EPA and NJDEP 10 year old ban on sewer connections is lifted, sparking the reclaiming and development of the Hudson River waterfront in Hoboken and Weehawken.

Authority joins with other regional entities as a constituent member of the NJ Harbor Dischargers Group to advance the environmental protection of the NY and NJ estuaries.

1995:
The Authority purchases the sewer collection system from the muncipalities and assumes responsibility for its maintenance.

1996:
The Authority acquires the West New York wastewater treatment plant and collection system, becoming the first Authority in New Jersey to regionalize its system.

1998:
System-wide program for the replacement of wooden sewers is instituted.

2001:
Ten year program to provide preliminary treatment at all Combined Sewer Outfalls begins, further enhancing the reclamation of the Hudson River.

2006:
The Hoboken facility begins to be retro-fitted with solar panels in an effort to advance the "greening" of the Authority's buildings.

2008:
WAVE Award, sponsored by the Association of Environmental Authorites, is presented to the Authority for "the best management practices" in the State.

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognizes the Authority and it consulting engineers for "Engineering Excellence" for the design of the solid flotables preliminary treatment facility.