N.J. Admin. Code § 7:10-12.42

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:10-12.42 - Requirements for certification by the Department of water supply systems for 50 or more realty improvements

(a) Before any final major subdivision plot approval may be granted by any municipal planning board for 50 or more realty improvements, an application for certification of the water system shall be submitted to the Department. Such application shall be submitted in accordance with this section and shall include plans, specifications and an engineer's report, prepared pursuant to (c) through (e) below by a qualified New Jersey licensed professional engineer. The plans shall bear the engineer's seal as required by 45:8-45.

(b) A complete application for certification shall include all of the following:

1. A completed original Standard Application Form obtained from the Department;

i. The application form shall be signed by the owner, or the proper official (with title), as specified on the application form, of the company or corporation constructing the realty improvements. If the application is signed by an authorized agent, a certified copy of the authorization shall be attached.

ii. A copy of the resolution of preliminary subdivision approval from the municipal planning board and specific endorsement(s) of the type of water system(s) (individual wells or public community water system) being proposed;

2. The plans, specifications and engineer's report specified at (a) above;

3. A copy of a Pinelands Certificate of Filing, Notice of Filing, Certificate of Completeness, Preliminary Zoning Permit, resolution of the Pinelands Commission approving the project or a letter from the Pinelands Commission indicating that the project is exempt from the Pinelands Commission review; and

4. The applicable fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-15.

(c) The engineer's report shall describe in concept the water system(s) for the proposed realty improvements and shall identify the eventual owner and operator of the water system. The report shall include a detailed evaluation of alternative water systems specifically addressing municipal planning board recommendations, costs, and water quality.

(d) The specifications shall describe the general construction, materials, and equipment to be used for the water system.

(e) If the proposed water system consists of individual wells, the engineering plans shall also include the following:

1. A plan of the proposed subdivision showing lots with their dimensions, contours or original grades, proposed elevation of the final grading shown at corner lots or any contemplated change of slope, drainage right of way and any contemplated diversion thereof affecting the proposed realty improvements, storm sewers, location and depth of all wells and existing water supplies within 500 feet of any realty improvement, and location and depth of proposed wells for the water system;

2. A description of the proposed water system including location of all test wells drilled to investigate water supply potential location of all natural streams and storm water drainage channels on or abutting the subdivision and of any contemplated relocation of same, location of coastal waters when less than one-half mile from the mean high water line and all salt water estuaries and elevation of maximum high water when available, type of well or source of water, estimated depth of wells, and pumping equipment, storage facilities, and purification facilities;

3. An inventory of potential major and minor pollutant sources within the subdivision and of major pollutant sources within 500 feet of the property line of the subdivision and 2,500 feet upgradient of ground water flow.

4. Tentative schedule for construction of the realty improvements and estimated date of availability of and connection to a public community water system if expected.

(f) Such additional information as the Department may request in order to fulfill the requirements of this section.

(g) Depending on the type of proposed water system, the Department will review the application for certification in accordance with the standards for construction set forth at:

1. For public community water systems, N.J.A.C. 7:10-11.

2. For individual wells, N.J.A.C. 7:10-12.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:10-12.42