<\/p>\n
If experiencing an Emergency, please call:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1701965963038{border-top-width: 15px !important;border-right-width: 15px !important;border-bottom-width: 15px !important;border-left-width: 15px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #ce2027 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ce2027 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ce2027 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ce2027 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}” el_id=”hotline-graphic”]<\/p>\n
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Call the DEP Hotline<\/strong>
\n1-877-WARN-DEP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n1-877-927-6337<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Any non-compliance with permit limitations, anticipated or unanticipated bypass, or violation as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10, must be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) within 2 hours of the event or knowledge of the event, or 24 hours depending on the nature of the violation (see N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10). The Department strongly suggests that any facility which is experiencing non-compliance or anticipating such non-compliance to contact downstream drinking water purveyors and their local department of health. If you are a wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and\/or pump station owner who has\u00a0lost electrical power and are running on auxiliary (usually generator) power for electrical needs or any other type of emergency that impacts the proper operation of the treatment plant, the Department urges you to call the DEP Hotline.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Water Compliance & Enforcement Region Contacts” css=”” el_class=”bg-white p-4″]For more information visit: NJDEP-Compliance and Enforcement – Water Compliance & Enforcement<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNorthern Field Office\u00a0<\/strong>(Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties)
\n7 Ridgedale Avenue
\nCedar Knolls, NJ 07927<\/p>\nwater_north@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a>
\nPhone: (973) 656-4099<\/p>\n
\nSouthern Field Office <\/strong>(Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem Counties)
\n2 Riverside Drive, Suite 201
\nCamden, NJ 08103<\/p>\nwater_south@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a>
\nPhone: (856) 614-3655[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Depending on the severity of the event please be aware that the Department may contact you to review any impacts to your system. Please be prepared to respond to the questions in the\u00a0Facility Status Report Form for Wastewater Systems <\/i><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text el_id=”emergencyprecautions”]<\/p>\nIn the event of an emergency, please take the following precautions:<\/h4>\n<\/pre>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Wastewater and Stormwater Systems” tab_id=”wwsw”][vc_column_text]Please ensure your auxiliary power generators and other related preparations (fuel) are sufficient and in good working order. Monitor all critical wastewater system components (including collection, pump stations, and sludge management) for signs of trouble or storm damage. In addition, consider flood protection measures such as sand-bagging at pump stations and treatment buildings that may be subject to flooding.<\/p>\n
Precautionary measures for wastewater and stormwater systems for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Combined Sewer Outfalls (CSO)” tab_id=”cso”][vc_column_text]Any entities that own and maintain Combined Sewer Outfalls are also advised to ensure that catch basins as well as solids and floatables control units are cleared.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Significant Indirect Users (SIU)” tab_id=”siu”][vc_column_text]The Department provides an\u00a0interactive sewage sludge management tool<\/a>\u00a0that provides the ability to physically locate New Jersey\u2019s sewage sludge management systems.\u00a0 The interactive map allows users to explore each systems capabilities, acceptance criteria and contact information.<\/p>\nPrecautionary measures for significant indirect users (SIU) for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a> <\/i>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Office of Emergency Management (OEM)” tab_id=”oem”][vc_column_text]For local emergency incidents, water systems are encouraged to establish and strengthen mutual aid agreements with your neighboring systems or systems of similar size to support potential resource needs.\u00a0\u00a0 For large scale events, the local, county, State OEM structure is the established pathway for resource needs.\u00a0 The OEM process allows for water and wastewater system requests for resources to be elevated from local level to the State OEM.\u00a0 This process is well supported. Any resource needs outside of State availability can be elevated by the State OEM to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC is the nation\u2019s state to state mutual aid system) and\/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as needed. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the local and county OEM coordinators and understand their expectations and procedures for processing your resource needs.<\/p>\nA listing of OEM county coordinators is available at:\u00a0https:\/\/ready.nj.gov\/about-us\/county-coordinators.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\nEmergency Public Service Announcements<\/h5>\n
A list of radio stations that broadcast public service announcements is available at: https:\/\/nj.gov\/njoem\/plan-prepare\/radio-station-updates.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\nNote:<\/strong> Also check your local telephone directory for emergency management information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Guidance and Forms” tab_id=”guidance”][vc_column_text css=””]Any non-compliance with permit limitations, anticipated or unanticipated bypass, or violation as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 must be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) within 2 hours of the event or knowledge of the event, or 24 hours depending upon the nature of the violation. The Department also urges any facility experiencing non-compliance or anticipating such non-compliance to contact downstream water purveyors, their local department of health, and their Water Compliance and Enforcement inspector.<\/p>\nGuidance<\/h5>\n\n- Emergency Preparedness\/Response Planning<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Auxiliary Power<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Approval for Testing and Maintenance of Emergency Generator within 48 hours of a National Weather Service Designated Named Storm<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Infrastructure Flood Protection<\/a><\/i><\/li>\n
- Asset Management<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Asset Management Assessment Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Operations and Maintenance Assessment Guide for Wastewater Treatment Plants<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Snow Removal & Disposal Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Guidance for Pretreatment Programs During Emergency Situations<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Incidental Forms<\/h5>\n\n- Precautionary Measures for Wastewater and Stormwater Systems for Before, During, and After a Major Weather Event<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Precautionary Measures for Significant Indirect Users (SIU) for Before, During, and After a Major Weather Event<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”resources”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
\n- Contacts<\/strong>\n
\n- County Office of Emergency Management Coordinators<\/a><\/li>\n
- Local Health Departments<\/li>\n
- Mayors Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Basic Preparedness<\/strong>\n
\n- NJ Office of Emergency Management<\/a><\/li>\n
- FEMA Emergency Preparedness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Water\/Wastewater Planning & Preparedness<\/strong>\n
\n- EPA Drinking Water and Wastewater Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n
- EPA Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For information regarding waste haulers and acceptance of trucked in wastewater please visit the\u00a0Industrial Discharges to Sewer Plants page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nEmergency Contact Management System<\/h4>\n
In an effort to mitigate challenges and inefficiencies during emergencies (e.g. natural disasters), the NJDEP\u2019s Division of Water Supply and Geoscience and the Division of Water Quality have developed the Emergency Contact Management System (ECMS).\u00a0 Through this system, entities regulated by the water supply and NJPDES programs are able to verify and update 3 different types of emergency contacts for their facility (i.e. primary, secondary, and security); ensuring that the Department has the most up-to-date contact information in the event of an emergency.\u00a0 On a semi-annual basis, regulated entities will be reminded, via email, to re-verify and\/or update the emergency contacts for their facility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Add\/Update Contacts” style=”3d” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njportal.com%2FDEP%2FECMS%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]ECMS User Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- ECMS Account Setup and Administration Instructions <\/a>\u00a0(January 2021) <\/i><\/li>\n
- ECMS Training Video<\/a>\u00a0(January 2023) (YouTube) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For technical support regarding the ECMS system, please complete the Help Request Form.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_toggle title=”2018 Regional Resiliency Assessment Program – Water Sector Resiliency Workshop” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”events” el_class=”bg-white p-4″]On January 18, 2018 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection co-hosted a workshop on resources available to water and wastewater facilities in New Jersey.<\/p>\nMany State and federal agencies such as the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, shared information on funding opportunities and resources available to build resiliency and preparedness capabilities in water and wastewater systems.<\/p>\n
Below are the presentations from the workshop which have been compiled for your reference.<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Agenda <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Environmental Infrastructure Trust and State Wide Assistance Infrastructure Loan (SAIL) Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> David Zimmer, NJEIT
\nDescription:<\/strong> EIT is an Independent State Financing Authority responsible for providing and administering low interest rate loans to qualified municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and water purveyors in New Jersey for the purpose of financing water quality infrastructure projects that enhance ground and surface water resources, ensure the safety of drinking water supplies, protect the public health and make possible responsible and sustainable economic development. SAIL is a disaster relief program to provide short-term, low-interest bridge loans that enable projects to move forward in advance of disaster relief assistance from the federal government.<\/li>\n- \n
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Gene Chebra, NJDEP
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provides loans to finance a wide variety of projects that help to protect, maintain, and improve water quality in New Jersey. The loans are generally awarded to municipalities, counties, and utility authorities.<\/li>\n- \n
FEMA Mitigation<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Bill McDonnell, FEMA (for Michael Moriarty)
\nDescription:<\/strong> FEMA assistance programs (e.g., Public Assistance Grants, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Preparedness Grants) and lessons learned from Sandy.<\/li>\n- \n
Resource Needs \u2013 State Preparedness and Response Process
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Mario Sinatra, NJOEM <\/i>\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\nDescription:<\/strong> Promote the understanding of the OEM process for resource procurement.<\/p>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Jim Orgill, NJOHSP<\/i><\/a>
\nDescription<\/strong>: Overview of critical infrastructure protection initiatives.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: Resiliency Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> John Rotolo\/Chris O\u2019Shea, Passaic Valley Sewage Commission
\nDescription<\/strong>: Lessons Learned.<\/li>\n- \n
USEPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Kristyn Abhold, EPA Water Security Division Resources
\nDescription:<\/strong> The Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is an information and assistance center, helping communities make informed decisions for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure to protect human health and the environment.<\/li>\n- \n
USEPA Water Security Division Resources <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Jeff Fencil, EPA Water Security Division Resources
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provide overview of capabilities and resources available from EPA WSD for water and wastewater security and resilience.<\/li>\n- \n
Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Curt Baranowski, EPA CREAT
\nDescription:<\/strong> CREAT is a risk assessment application, which helps utilities in adapting to extreme weather events through a better understanding of current and future climate conditions.<\/li>\n- \n
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority – CREAT <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
Call the DEP Hotline<\/strong>\n1-877-WARN-DEP<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
1-877-927-6337<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Any non-compliance with permit limitations, anticipated or unanticipated bypass, or violation as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10, must be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) within 2 hours of the event or knowledge of the event, or 24 hours depending on the nature of the violation (see N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10). The Department strongly suggests that any facility which is experiencing non-compliance or anticipating such non-compliance to contact downstream drinking water purveyors and their local department of health. If you are a wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and\/or pump station owner who has\u00a0lost electrical power and are running on auxiliary (usually generator) power for electrical needs or any other type of emergency that impacts the proper operation of the treatment plant, the Department urges you to call the DEP Hotline.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Water Compliance & Enforcement Region Contacts” css=”” el_class=”bg-white p-4″]For more information visit: NJDEP-Compliance and Enforcement – Water Compliance & Enforcement<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNorthern Field Office\u00a0<\/strong>(Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties)
\n7 Ridgedale Avenue
\nCedar Knolls, NJ 07927<\/p>\nwater_north@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a>
\nPhone: (973) 656-4099<\/p>\n
\nSouthern Field Office <\/strong>(Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem Counties)
\n2 Riverside Drive, Suite 201
\nCamden, NJ 08103<\/p>\nwater_south@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a>
\nPhone: (856) 614-3655[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Depending on the severity of the event please be aware that the Department may contact you to review any impacts to your system. Please be prepared to respond to the questions in the\u00a0Facility Status Report Form for Wastewater Systems <\/i><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text el_id=”emergencyprecautions”]<\/p>\nIn the event of an emergency, please take the following precautions:<\/h4>\n<\/pre>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Wastewater and Stormwater Systems” tab_id=”wwsw”][vc_column_text]Please ensure your auxiliary power generators and other related preparations (fuel) are sufficient and in good working order. Monitor all critical wastewater system components (including collection, pump stations, and sludge management) for signs of trouble or storm damage. In addition, consider flood protection measures such as sand-bagging at pump stations and treatment buildings that may be subject to flooding.<\/p>\n
Precautionary measures for wastewater and stormwater systems for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Combined Sewer Outfalls (CSO)” tab_id=”cso”][vc_column_text]Any entities that own and maintain Combined Sewer Outfalls are also advised to ensure that catch basins as well as solids and floatables control units are cleared.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Significant Indirect Users (SIU)” tab_id=”siu”][vc_column_text]The Department provides an\u00a0interactive sewage sludge management tool<\/a>\u00a0that provides the ability to physically locate New Jersey\u2019s sewage sludge management systems.\u00a0 The interactive map allows users to explore each systems capabilities, acceptance criteria and contact information.<\/p>\nPrecautionary measures for significant indirect users (SIU) for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a> <\/i>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Office of Emergency Management (OEM)” tab_id=”oem”][vc_column_text]For local emergency incidents, water systems are encouraged to establish and strengthen mutual aid agreements with your neighboring systems or systems of similar size to support potential resource needs.\u00a0\u00a0 For large scale events, the local, county, State OEM structure is the established pathway for resource needs.\u00a0 The OEM process allows for water and wastewater system requests for resources to be elevated from local level to the State OEM.\u00a0 This process is well supported. Any resource needs outside of State availability can be elevated by the State OEM to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC is the nation\u2019s state to state mutual aid system) and\/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as needed. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the local and county OEM coordinators and understand their expectations and procedures for processing your resource needs.<\/p>\nA listing of OEM county coordinators is available at:\u00a0https:\/\/ready.nj.gov\/about-us\/county-coordinators.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\nEmergency Public Service Announcements<\/h5>\n
A list of radio stations that broadcast public service announcements is available at: https:\/\/nj.gov\/njoem\/plan-prepare\/radio-station-updates.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\nNote:<\/strong> Also check your local telephone directory for emergency management information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Guidance and Forms” tab_id=”guidance”][vc_column_text css=””]Any non-compliance with permit limitations, anticipated or unanticipated bypass, or violation as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 must be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) within 2 hours of the event or knowledge of the event, or 24 hours depending upon the nature of the violation. The Department also urges any facility experiencing non-compliance or anticipating such non-compliance to contact downstream water purveyors, their local department of health, and their Water Compliance and Enforcement inspector.<\/p>\nGuidance<\/h5>\n\n- Emergency Preparedness\/Response Planning<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Auxiliary Power<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Approval for Testing and Maintenance of Emergency Generator within 48 hours of a National Weather Service Designated Named Storm<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Infrastructure Flood Protection<\/a><\/i><\/li>\n
- Asset Management<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Asset Management Assessment Guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Operations and Maintenance Assessment Guide for Wastewater Treatment Plants<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Snow Removal & Disposal Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Guidance for Pretreatment Programs During Emergency Situations<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Incidental Forms<\/h5>\n\n- Precautionary Measures for Wastewater and Stormwater Systems for Before, During, and After a Major Weather Event<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n
- Precautionary Measures for Significant Indirect Users (SIU) for Before, During, and After a Major Weather Event<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”resources”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
\n- Contacts<\/strong>\n
\n- County Office of Emergency Management Coordinators<\/a><\/li>\n
- Local Health Departments<\/li>\n
- Mayors Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Basic Preparedness<\/strong>\n
\n- NJ Office of Emergency Management<\/a><\/li>\n
- FEMA Emergency Preparedness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Water\/Wastewater Planning & Preparedness<\/strong>\n
\n- EPA Drinking Water and Wastewater Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n
- EPA Emergency Response for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For information regarding waste haulers and acceptance of trucked in wastewater please visit the\u00a0Industrial Discharges to Sewer Plants page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nEmergency Contact Management System<\/h4>\n
In an effort to mitigate challenges and inefficiencies during emergencies (e.g. natural disasters), the NJDEP\u2019s Division of Water Supply and Geoscience and the Division of Water Quality have developed the Emergency Contact Management System (ECMS).\u00a0 Through this system, entities regulated by the water supply and NJPDES programs are able to verify and update 3 different types of emergency contacts for their facility (i.e. primary, secondary, and security); ensuring that the Department has the most up-to-date contact information in the event of an emergency.\u00a0 On a semi-annual basis, regulated entities will be reminded, via email, to re-verify and\/or update the emergency contacts for their facility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Add\/Update Contacts” style=”3d” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njportal.com%2FDEP%2FECMS%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]ECMS User Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- ECMS Account Setup and Administration Instructions <\/a>\u00a0(January 2021) <\/i><\/li>\n
- ECMS Training Video<\/a>\u00a0(January 2023) (YouTube) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For technical support regarding the ECMS system, please complete the Help Request Form.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_toggle title=”2018 Regional Resiliency Assessment Program – Water Sector Resiliency Workshop” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”events” el_class=”bg-white p-4″]On January 18, 2018 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection co-hosted a workshop on resources available to water and wastewater facilities in New Jersey.<\/p>\nMany State and federal agencies such as the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, shared information on funding opportunities and resources available to build resiliency and preparedness capabilities in water and wastewater systems.<\/p>\n
Below are the presentations from the workshop which have been compiled for your reference.<\/p>\n
\n- \n
Agenda <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Environmental Infrastructure Trust and State Wide Assistance Infrastructure Loan (SAIL) Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> David Zimmer, NJEIT
\nDescription:<\/strong> EIT is an Independent State Financing Authority responsible for providing and administering low interest rate loans to qualified municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and water purveyors in New Jersey for the purpose of financing water quality infrastructure projects that enhance ground and surface water resources, ensure the safety of drinking water supplies, protect the public health and make possible responsible and sustainable economic development. SAIL is a disaster relief program to provide short-term, low-interest bridge loans that enable projects to move forward in advance of disaster relief assistance from the federal government.<\/li>\n- \n
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Gene Chebra, NJDEP
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provides loans to finance a wide variety of projects that help to protect, maintain, and improve water quality in New Jersey. The loans are generally awarded to municipalities, counties, and utility authorities.<\/li>\n- \n
FEMA Mitigation<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Bill McDonnell, FEMA (for Michael Moriarty)
\nDescription:<\/strong> FEMA assistance programs (e.g., Public Assistance Grants, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Preparedness Grants) and lessons learned from Sandy.<\/li>\n- \n
Resource Needs \u2013 State Preparedness and Response Process
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Mario Sinatra, NJOEM <\/i>\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\nDescription:<\/strong> Promote the understanding of the OEM process for resource procurement.<\/p>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Jim Orgill, NJOHSP<\/i><\/a>
\nDescription<\/strong>: Overview of critical infrastructure protection initiatives.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: Resiliency Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> John Rotolo\/Chris O\u2019Shea, Passaic Valley Sewage Commission
\nDescription<\/strong>: Lessons Learned.<\/li>\n- \n
USEPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Kristyn Abhold, EPA Water Security Division Resources
\nDescription:<\/strong> The Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is an information and assistance center, helping communities make informed decisions for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure to protect human health and the environment.<\/li>\n- \n
USEPA Water Security Division Resources <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Jeff Fencil, EPA Water Security Division Resources
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provide overview of capabilities and resources available from EPA WSD for water and wastewater security and resilience.<\/li>\n- \n
Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Curt Baranowski, EPA CREAT
\nDescription:<\/strong> CREAT is a risk assessment application, which helps utilities in adapting to extreme weather events through a better understanding of current and future climate conditions.<\/li>\n- \n
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority – CREAT <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
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Northern Field Office\u00a0<\/strong>(Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties) water_north@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a> Southern Field Office <\/strong>(Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem Counties) water_south@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Wastewater and Stormwater Systems” tab_id=”wwsw”][vc_column_text]Please ensure your auxiliary power generators and other related preparations (fuel) are sufficient and in good working order. Monitor all critical wastewater system components (including collection, pump stations, and sludge management) for signs of trouble or storm damage. In addition, consider flood protection measures such as sand-bagging at pump stations and treatment buildings that may be subject to flooding.<\/p>\n Precautionary measures for wastewater and stormwater systems for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Combined Sewer Outfalls (CSO)” tab_id=”cso”][vc_column_text]Any entities that own and maintain Combined Sewer Outfalls are also advised to ensure that catch basins as well as solids and floatables control units are cleared.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”h5″ color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Significant Indirect Users (SIU)” tab_id=”siu”][vc_column_text]The Department provides an\u00a0interactive sewage sludge management tool<\/a>\u00a0that provides the ability to physically locate New Jersey\u2019s sewage sludge management systems.\u00a0 The interactive map allows users to explore each systems capabilities, acceptance criteria and contact information.<\/p>\n Precautionary measures for significant indirect users (SIU) for before, during, and after a major weather event<\/a> <\/i>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Office of Emergency Management (OEM)” tab_id=”oem”][vc_column_text]For local emergency incidents, water systems are encouraged to establish and strengthen mutual aid agreements with your neighboring systems or systems of similar size to support potential resource needs.\u00a0\u00a0 For large scale events, the local, county, State OEM structure is the established pathway for resource needs.\u00a0 The OEM process allows for water and wastewater system requests for resources to be elevated from local level to the State OEM.\u00a0 This process is well supported. Any resource needs outside of State availability can be elevated by the State OEM to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC is the nation\u2019s state to state mutual aid system) and\/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as needed. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the local and county OEM coordinators and understand their expectations and procedures for processing your resource needs.<\/p>\n A listing of OEM county coordinators is available at:\u00a0https:\/\/ready.nj.gov\/about-us\/county-coordinators.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\n A list of radio stations that broadcast public service announcements is available at: https:\/\/nj.gov\/njoem\/plan-prepare\/radio-station-updates.shtml<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Also check your local telephone directory for emergency management information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Guidance and Forms” tab_id=”guidance”][vc_column_text css=””]Any non-compliance with permit limitations, anticipated or unanticipated bypass, or violation as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.10 must be reported to the DEP Hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337) within 2 hours of the event or knowledge of the event, or 24 hours depending upon the nature of the violation. The Department also urges any facility experiencing non-compliance or anticipating such non-compliance to contact downstream water purveyors, their local department of health, and their Water Compliance and Enforcement inspector.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”resources”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n For information regarding waste haulers and acceptance of trucked in wastewater please visit the\u00a0Industrial Discharges to Sewer Plants page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n In an effort to mitigate challenges and inefficiencies during emergencies (e.g. natural disasters), the NJDEP\u2019s Division of Water Supply and Geoscience and the Division of Water Quality have developed the Emergency Contact Management System (ECMS).\u00a0 Through this system, entities regulated by the water supply and NJPDES programs are able to verify and update 3 different types of emergency contacts for their facility (i.e. primary, secondary, and security); ensuring that the Department has the most up-to-date contact information in the event of an emergency.\u00a0 On a semi-annual basis, regulated entities will be reminded, via email, to re-verify and\/or update the emergency contacts for their facility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Add\/Update Contacts” style=”3d” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njportal.com%2FDEP%2FECMS%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]ECMS User Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n For technical support regarding the ECMS system, please complete the Help Request Form.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_toggle title=”2018 Regional Resiliency Assessment Program – Water Sector Resiliency Workshop” custom_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” use_custom_heading=”true” el_id=”events” el_class=”bg-white p-4″]On January 18, 2018 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection co-hosted a workshop on resources available to water and wastewater facilities in New Jersey.<\/p>\n Many State and federal agencies such as the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, shared information on funding opportunities and resources available to build resiliency and preparedness capabilities in water and wastewater systems.<\/p>\n Below are the presentations from the workshop which have been compiled for your reference.<\/p>\n Speaker:<\/strong> David Zimmer, NJEIT Speaker:<\/strong> Gene Chebra, NJDEP Speaker:<\/strong> Bill McDonnell, FEMA (for Michael Moriarty) Description:<\/strong> Promote the understanding of the OEM process for resource procurement.<\/p>\n Speaker:<\/strong> John Rotolo\/Chris O\u2019Shea, Passaic Valley Sewage Commission Speaker:<\/strong> Kristyn Abhold, EPA Water Security Division Resources Speaker:<\/strong> Jeff Fencil, EPA Water Security Division Resources Speaker:<\/strong> Curt Baranowski, EPA CREAT
\n7 Ridgedale Avenue
\nCedar Knolls, NJ 07927<\/p>\n
\nPhone: (973) 656-4099<\/p>\n
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\n2 Riverside Drive, Suite 201
\nCamden, NJ 08103<\/p>\n
\nPhone: (856) 614-3655[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Depending on the severity of the event please be aware that the Department may contact you to review any impacts to your system. Please be prepared to respond to the questions in the\u00a0Facility Status Report Form for Wastewater Systems <\/i><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#00669d”][vc_column_text el_id=”emergencyprecautions”]<\/p>\nIn the event of an emergency, please take the following precautions:<\/h4>\n
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Emergency Public Service Announcements<\/h5>\n
Guidance<\/h5>\n
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Environmental Infrastructure Trust and State Wide Assistance Infrastructure Loan (SAIL) Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> EIT is an Independent State Financing Authority responsible for providing and administering low interest rate loans to qualified municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and water purveyors in New Jersey for the purpose of financing water quality infrastructure projects that enhance ground and surface water resources, ensure the safety of drinking water supplies, protect the public health and make possible responsible and sustainable economic development. SAIL is a disaster relief program to provide short-term, low-interest bridge loans that enable projects to move forward in advance of disaster relief assistance from the federal government.<\/li>\nClean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provides loans to finance a wide variety of projects that help to protect, maintain, and improve water quality in New Jersey. The loans are generally awarded to municipalities, counties, and utility authorities.<\/li>\nFEMA Mitigation<\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> FEMA assistance programs (e.g., Public Assistance Grants, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Preparedness Grants) and lessons learned from Sandy.<\/li>\nResource Needs \u2013 State Preparedness and Response Process
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Mario Sinatra, NJOEM <\/i>\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Jim Orgill, NJOHSP<\/i><\/a>
\nDescription<\/strong>: Overview of critical infrastructure protection initiatives.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\nPassaic Valley Sewerage Commission: Resiliency Program <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription<\/strong>: Lessons Learned.<\/li>\nUSEPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> The Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is an information and assistance center, helping communities make informed decisions for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure to protect human health and the environment.<\/li>\nUSEPA Water Security Division Resources <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> Provide overview of capabilities and resources available from EPA WSD for water and wastewater security and resilience.<\/li>\nClimate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n
\nDescription:<\/strong> CREAT is a risk assessment application, which helps utilities in adapting to extreme weather events through a better understanding of current and future climate conditions.<\/li>\nSouth Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority – CREAT <\/i><\/a><\/h5>\n