Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm tours offered every Wednesday at noon

Guests will have the opportunity to stand beneath a wind turbine, observe wind power in action, and ask questions about renewable energy and wastewater treatment.

“Tours are an engaging and informative opportunity for the public to see the positive impact of renewable energy first-hand and learn about essential wastewater treatment services,” said ACUA President Matthew DeNafo. “ACUA is proud to offer this fun and valuable learning experience to local residents and visitors traveling to the shore.”

The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm supplies power for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Wastewater Treatment Plant, which treats wastewater from thousands of residents and visitors before it is safely released into the ocean. This process ensures local waterways are open for recreational swimming, fishing and more.

Open house tours will be held at noon every Wednesday in July and August at the ACUA Wastewater Treatment Facility at 1801 Absecon Blvd. in Atlantic City. Tours last approximately one hour, and no reservations are required.

Wind farm facts

• The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm at ACUA is the first commercial wind farm to open in NJ and is now in its 20^th year of operation.
• Five turbines can produce a combined 7.5 megawatts of renewable energy - enough energy to power 2,500 homes.
• Each turbine is 262 ft. tall, and the blades are 120 ft. long.
• The wind farm has saved ACUA and its ratepayers more than $8.8 million dollars and prevented nearly 83,000 metric tons of harmful CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere.

Open house tour facts

• No reservations are required, but visitors should plan to arrive promptly at 12 noon on Wednesdays in July and August.
• Free parking is available on-site.
• Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
• Visitors will learn about the wastewater treatment process and how wind and solar keep this important operation running.
• Open house tours are ideal for individuals or groups of five or less. Larger groups are encouraged to schedule a private tour. Tours are open to all ages but may be most appropriate for kids aged 8 and up.