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Water Quality Management Planning Program
Preliminary Public Notices
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January 3, 2022
Proposed Amendment to the Ocean County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Ocean County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on January 3, 2022, in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Megan Associates” (Program Interest No. 435448, Activity No. AMD210003) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Ocean County Utilities Authority (OCUA) Northern Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) by 4.6 acres to serve a proposed commercial development located on Block 5601 Lots 61 (portion) and 74 (portion) within Jackson Township, Ocean County. The proposed project consists of a 31,500 square foot office building. The proposed project would generate a projected wastewater flow of 3,150 gallons per day (gpd), as calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, to be received by the OCUA Northern WPCF (New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit #NJ0028142).
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December 20, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Northeast Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Northeast Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on December 20, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Weiss-Aug” (Program Interest No. 435442, Activity No. AMD190010) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewerage Authority Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) (NJPDES No. NJ0022349) by 1.6 acres to serve a proposed 63,315 square foot industrial building including 6,510 square feet of office space, with 150 manufacturing and warehouse employees located on a portion of Block 21601, Lot 2 in Denville Township, Morris County. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 4,401 gallons per day (gpd).
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December 6, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to Upper Raritan Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on December 6, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Tranquillity Farm Ag Housing” (Program Interest No. 435434, Activity No. AMD200013) would establish a new sewer service area of 1.8 acres for a proposed NJPDES regulated on-site discharge to groundwater system to serve existing and proposed development for an equestrian farm located on a portion of Block 15, Lot 42.01 and 42.02 in Chester Township, Morris County. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9A-7.4, the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 5,034 gallons per day (gpd).
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December 6, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Northeast and Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plans
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to Northeast and Upper Raritan Water Quality Management (WQM) Plans will be published on December 6, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “KRE Mine Hill” (Program Interest No. 435442, Activity No. AMD200005) would alter the sewer service area (SSA) of the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewerage Authority Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) (NJPDES No. NJ0022349) by adding 14 acres to serve a 390-unit residential development with a clubhouse and pool located on portions of Block 1102, Lot 1 and Block 1502, Lot 1, in Mine Hill Township, Morris County. Additionally, 16 acres of the project site would be removed from the SSA with the proposal due to the presence of Environmentally Sensitive Areas. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 80,500 gallons per day (gpd).
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November 15, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Monmouth and Ocean County Water Quality Management Plans
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Monmouth and Ocean County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plans will be published on November 15, 2021, in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Views at Monmouth Manor” (Program Interest No. 435448, Activity No. AMD200003) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Ocean County Utilities Authority (OCUA) Northern Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) by 46.40 acres to serve a proposed residential subdivision on Block 110, Lot 166 (portion) in Howell Township, Monmouth County. The proposed project consists of 92 affordable, three-bedroom condominium units, 155 four-bedroom townhouses, and 72 five-bedroom single family homes. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the proposed project would generate a projected wastewater flow of 95,700 gallons per day (gpd). The wastewater would be conveyed via the Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA) owned and operated infrastructure system within Howell Township to the OCUA Northern WPCF (New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit# NJ0028142).
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November 1, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management Plans
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plans will be published on November 1, 2021, in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “1847 Crown Point Road” (Program Interest No. 435433, Activity No. AMD200007) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Gloucester County Utilities Authority (GCUA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by 7.6 acres to serve a proposed 280,000 square-foot warehouse of which 28,000 square-feet is office space located on Block 130, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 7.01, in West Deptford Township, Gloucester County. The remaining 14.2 acres of the project site are located within the presently adopted SSA of the GCUA STP. The project would generate a projected wastewater flow 6,625 gallons per day (gpd), to be received by the GCUA STP, New Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit No. NJ0024686, based on flow calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3.
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October 18, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Tri- County Water Quality Management Plans
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to Tri- County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plans will be published on October 18, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Elion Partners Proposed Office/Warehouse” (Program Interest No. 435433, Activity No. AMD200008) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Mansfield Farm Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) (NJPDES No. NJ0108120) by 8 acres to serve a 351,000 square foot (SF) warehouse building of which 3,200 SF is office space located on a portion of Block 30, Lot 9.02, in Mansfield Township, Burlington County. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 2,820 gallons per day (gpd).
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September 20, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on September 20, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Errico Acres”, also known as “Residence at Overleigh”, (Program Interest No. 435434, Activity No. AMD200009), would establish a new 21.1 acre sewer service area (SSA) for a proposed residential development within a portion of Block 5, Lot 4, Far Hills Borough, Somerset County. The proposed project consists of 105 age-restricted townhouses and 29 non-age-restricted apartment units. The project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 62,650 gallons per day (gpd), based on flow calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9A-7.4. The wastewater is to be treated by a new subsurface sewage disposal system, which will be permitted through the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Program.
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September 20, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Sussex County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Sussex County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on September 20, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Roxbury Warehouse” also known as “Adler” (Program Interest No. 435459, Activity No. AMD170003) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Musconetcong Sewerage Authority (MSA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by 22 acres to serve a proposed project consisting of a 470,044 square-foot warehouse located on a portion of Block 9501, Lot 1, in Roxbury Township, Morris County. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the proposed amendment portion of the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 11,700 gallons per day (gpd), to be received by the MCUA STP, New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit No. NJ0027821.
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July 6, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on July 6, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “The Green at Old Bridge” (Program Interest No. 435463, Activity No. AMD200006) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by 2.62 acres to serve a proposed residential development located on Block 2150, Lot 4.11 (portion), in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County. The proposed project consists of 12 one-bedroom apartments, 36 two-bedroom apartments, and 12 three-bedroom apartments. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the proposed amendment portion of the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 13,500 gallons per day (gpd), to be received by the MCUA STP, New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit No. NJ0020141.
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June 21, 2021
Request for Comments on the Draft 2018/2020 303(d) List of Water Quality Limited Waters
Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act, the New Jersey Water Quality Planning Act and the New Jersey Water Quality Management Planning Rules
In accordance with the Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act at 33 U.S.C. 1313(d), the New Jersey Water Quality Planning Act at N.J.S.A. 58:11A-7, and the Water Quality Management Planning rules at N.J.A.C. 7:15-5.4, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is seeking public comments on the Draft 2018 and 2020 combined 303(d) List of Water Quality Limited Waters (303(d) List). This list is posted on the Department’s website at https://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/bears/assessment.htm under the Statewide Assessments header. A public notice requesting for comments on the Draft 2018/2020 303(d) List, including a priority ranking for development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and identification of TMDLs to be completed in the next two years under Section 303(d) of the CWA will be published on the June 21, 2021 New Jersey Register. The Department is seeking public comments on the proposed 303(d) list prior to requesting approval from the USEPA.
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June 21, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on June 21, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as the “2020 Industrial at Mansfield“ (Program Interest No. 435433, Activity No. AMD200004), would establish a new 43.7 acre sewer service area (SSA) for a proposed commercial development on Block 59, Lot 7.01, Mansfield Township, Burlington County. The proposed project consists of 587,574 square feet (SF) of warehouse space and 20,000 SF of office space. The project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 11,320 gallons per day (gpd), based on flow calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9A-7.4. The wastewater is to be treated by a new subsurface sewage disposal system, which will be permitted through the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Program.
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June 7, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Tri-County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on June 7, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as the “Deptford Redevelopment Area-Proposed Warehouse “(Program Interest No. 435433, Activity No.AMD200002) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Gloucester County Utilities Authority (GCUA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), NJPDES No. NJ0024868, by 2.8 acres on portions of Block 387.01; Lots, 33, 36 & 50, in Deptford Township, Gloucester County. The proposed project site is 143 acres of which approximately 92 acres are currently designated as SSA of the GCUA STP. The expanded SSA would allow for the proposed development consisting of the construction of two warehouses, 1,200 square feet (sf) and 150,215 sf in size, and a 8,000 sf retail building. The project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 19,550 gallons per day (gpd) as calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3.
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May 17, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/ Middlesex County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on May 17, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as the “Elion Partners Proposed Office/Warehouse “(Program Interest No. 435463, Activity No.AMD200003) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) New Jersey Pollution Discharge Permit (NJPDES) No. NJ0020141 by 1.6 acres on a portion of Block 88.02, Lot 13, in Franklin Township, Somerset County. The proposed project site is 61.2 acres of which approximately 48.8 acres are currently designated as within the SSA of the MCUA STP. The expanded SSA would allow for the proposed development of a 425,250 square foot (sf) warehouse building with a 21,600 sf of office space and a 118,800 sf warehouse building with 7,500 sf of office space. The project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 9,410 gallons per day (gpd) as calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3.
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May 17, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plans
On April 19, 2021, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) published notice seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan in accordance with the New Jersey Water Quality Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 58:11-1 et seq., and the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15. The proposed amendment, identified as Metro 12/Carteret Logistics Center (Program Interest No. 435463, Activity No. AMD180005) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by 25.9 acres to serve a proposed commercial development located on Block 602, Lot 1 (portion) and Block 705, Lot 18 (portion), in Carteret Borough, Middlesex County. The proposed project consists of three warehouse/office buildings and will convey the wastewater to the MCUA STP (New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit No. NJ0020141).
The April 19, 2021 publication of the New Jersey Register notice included details on a public hearing scheduled to be held by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners.
Please note that the conference I.D. number provided in the April 19, 2021 notice has changed. Those wishing to participate in the public hearing are advised as follows: The public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 9, 2021 through audio conference call. The public may call the following number and use the conference I.D. number to be connected into the meeting: (732) 515-5844; conference I.D. 597 213 495#. For additional information, please see the Middlesex County Water Resources Association web page at:
http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/IM/Pages/Planning/Environmental%20Sustainability/Office-of-Planning---Division%20of%20Environmental%20Sustainability%20--%20Water-Resources-Association.aspx.
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May 17, 2021
Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plans
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on May 17, 2021 in the New Jersey Register. The proposed amendment, identified as “Northwood Manor at Old Bridge” (Program Interest No. 435463, Activity No. AMD200002) would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) by 1.64 acres to serve a proposed residential development located on Block 8005, Lot 4.11 (portion), in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County. The proposed project consists of 24 two-bedroom townhouses, 2 one-bedroom apartments, 3 two-bedroom apartments, and 1 three-bedroom apartment. As calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-23.3, the proposed amendment portion of the project will generate a projected wastewater flow of 6,675 gallons per day (gpd), to be received by the MCUA STP, New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Permit No. NJ0020141.
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May 8, 2020
DEP Extends Public Comment Periods on Permit Applications to Ensure Meaningful Public Engagement during Pandemic
Administrative Order 2020-06 (pdf)
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April 20, 2020
Notice of Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Amendments Published April 6, 2020
The comment period on four proposed Water Quality Management Plan amendments has been extended. The public notices of the proposed amendments were published in the April 6, 2020 New Jersey Register identifying a 30-day public comment period. Subsequent to the filing of these notices for publication, by Executive Order No. 103, dated March 9, 2020 (EO 103), Governor Phil Murphy declared that a Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency exists in the State of New Jersey as a result of COVID-19. In light of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 virus, the public comment periods for each of these proposed amendments is extended to 60 days. The affected amendments are: Cape May County WQM Plan - Ocean Isle Campground; Lower Delaware WQM Plan - Galetto SSA; Northeast WQM Plan - Guru Nanak, Inc.; Northeast WQM Plan – Mine Hill WMP Chapter.
Public Notice (pdf)
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December 16, 2019
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice seeking additional public comment for a Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on December 16, 2019 in the New Jersey Register. A preliminary notice was published in the New Jersey Register on September 03, 2019, at 51 N.J.R. 1435(a) seeking public comment on the proposed amendment (Program Interest No. 435437, Activity No. AMD170002), identified as “Haberman Hampton.” The proposed amendment would establish a new on-site wastewater treatment plant that discharges to ground water and a new sewer service area of 47 acres to serve a proposed development consisting of 142 single-family homes, 146 multi-family attached units, and 45 multi-family attached affordable units, and 6,000 square feet of commercial space, on a portion of Block 23, Lot 1 in Hampton Borough, Hunterdon County. The proposed project would generate a projected wastewater flow of 86,175 gallons per day to be received by the new subsurface sewage disposal system. A non-adversarial public hearing will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday January 21, 2020, at the Hunterdon County Administration Route 12 County Complex, NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822. The public comment period is extended to February 3, 2020.
Public Notice (pdf)
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September 3, 2019
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on September 3, 2019 in the New Jersey Register. This amendment proposal, identified as “Haberman Hampton”, would establish a new Sewer service area of 47 acres to serve the proposed residential development of 142 single-family homes, 146 multi-family attached units, and 45 multi-family attached affordable units, as well as 6,000 square feet of commercial space, on a portion of Block 23, Lot 1, Hampton Borough, Hunterdon County. The proposed project would generate a projected wastewater flow of 86,175 gallons per day (gpd) to be received by the new subsurface sewage disposal system.
Public Notice (pdf)
Map (pdf)
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March 19, 2018
Proposed Amendment to the Northeast Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Northeast Water Quality Management Plan (WQM) Plan will be published on March 19, 2018 in the New Jersey Register. This amendment would adopt a Wastewater Management Plan for Oakland Borough, Bergen County.
Public Notice (pdf)
WMP (pdf)
Map (pdf)
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March 19, 2018
Proposed Amendment to the Mercer County Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Statewide Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C. 7:15, a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Mercer County Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on March 19, 2018 in the New Jersey Register. This amendment proposal, identified as “Radvany Site” would expand the sewer service area (SSA) of the Hamilton Township Water Pollution Control Facility by 52 acres to allow for construction of a proposed athletic complex on Block 2712/Lots 151 and 156 in Hamilton Township, Mercer County.
Public Notice (pdf)
Map (pdf)
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December 18, 2017
Proposed Amendment to the Northeast Water Quality Management Plan
The December 18, 2017 publication of the New Jersey Register contains a preliminary notice regarding the Borough of Oakland Wastewater Management Plan (WMP). The Department has been advised of additional, substantially different information regarding the WMP that renders the December 18 publication inaccurate. The Department will issue a superseding notice in a subsequent publication of the New Jersey Register, and requests that the public withhold comments until that publication is made. The Department will also issue a corresponding listserv statement upon publication of the superseding notice.
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May 16, 2016
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Statewide Water Quality Management Planning rules (N.J.A.C. 7:15-5.13, 3.4), a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Upper Delaware Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan will be published on May 16, 2016 in the New Jersey Register and on May 12, 2016 in the Hunterdon County Democrat. This amendment proposal would provide for a new sewer service area to accommodate an individual groundwater discharge wastewater treatment system for a proposed mixed use building on Block 3, Lot 20.06 , in West Amwell Township, Hunterdon County. This amendment proposal was submitted on behalf of Investment Group, LLC.
Public Notice (pdf)
Map (pdf)
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October 5, 2015
Proposed Amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan
In accordance with the Statewide Water Quality Management Planning rules (N.J.A.C. 7:15-5.13, 3.4), a public notice for a Proposed Amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan was published on October 5, 2015 in the New Jersey Resister. Notice was also published in the Hunterdon County Democrat. This amendment proposal would provide for the High Bridge Borough chapter of the Hunterdon County Wastewater Management Plan. This amendment proposal was submitted by Hunterdon County.
PI435434/WMP140002 Attachments:
Public Notice (pdf)
Wastewater Management Plan (pdf)
Map (pdf)
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January 17, 2012
P.L.2011, c.203 was enacted on January 17, 2012, which permits a Wastewater Management Planning Agency to prepare and submit to the Department at least that portion of a wastewater management plan designating sewer service area, which shall comply with the Department’s regulatory criteria.
Link to Law (pdf)
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For 2011 public meeting maps, visit our archive page.
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