Important Information for NJPDES Permittees on COVID-19

• 07/20/2020 - Guidance for Wastewater Utilities Engaging in Wastewater Collection and Analysis for SARS-CoV-2
• 05/06/2020 - Temporary Rule Modification of Licensed Operator Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:10A
• 04/15/2020 - Division of Water Quality Message Regarding March 31, 2020 USEPA Temporary Advisory for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Reporting in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
• 04/07/2020 - Division of Water Quality Sewage Sludge Management Advisory
• 03/23/2020 - Division of Water Quality Guidance - Reduced Monitoring Frequency for Sanitary Wastewater Dischargers
• 03/23/2020 - COVID-19 NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Message to Systems

Additional Resources for Wastewater Systems on COVID-19

• Corona Virus and Water (The American Water Works Association)
• Treatment of COVID-19 (The Water Environment Federation)
• Water Sanitation Hygiene (The World Health Organization)
• Corona Virus and Drinking Water (ASDWA)
• Water Transmission and COVID-19 (CDC)

As part of a statewide effort the DEP is assisting the New Jersey Department of Health in sharing updates on COVID-19 vaccine news and the state’s vaccination planning process through a weekly newsletter. For additional information please visit the NJDOH’s COVID-19 Vaccination website and to receive the most recent NJDOH newsletters you can SUBSCRIBE here.

Questions -  If you have a general question for the Division, we encourage you to contact us by email.

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NJDEP-Division of Water Quality
Water Resource Management
Mail Code 401-02A
P.O. Box 420
401 East State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0425