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Water Infrastructure Investment Plan – WIIP Sessions
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Water Infrastructure Investment Plan Sessions:
New Jersey’s Water Bank program will receive almost $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over the next five years. New Jersey’s SFY 2023 budget also allocates $300 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to make transformative investments in critical water infrastructure upgrades. These WIIP sessions focus on how the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection expects to use these funds through the clean water and drinking water state revolving funds (SRFs). DEP’s Intended Use Plans outline the funding aspects such as project priorities and SRF funding packages. Information about WIIP sessions can be found below.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ accent_color=”#336699″][vc_column_text css=””]
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Past Sessions:
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” spacing=”1″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”January 7, 2026 – Public Hearing – Proposed SFY27 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans” tab_id=”1767805309839-3563176f-4a58″][vc_column_text css=””]January 7, 2026 – Public Hearing – Proposed SFY27 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans
A public hearing for the Proposed FFY 2026/SFY 2027 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs was conducted on Wednesday January 7, 2026.
View the Public Hearing Presentation
For questions, please email waterbankinfo@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”December 8, 2025 – Stakeholder Session- Preview of the Proposed SFY27 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans” tab_id=”1765481001985-9c71bfc3-bad6″][vc_column_text css=””]The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is preparing to publish the Proposed Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Priority Systems, Intended Use Plans (IUPs), and Project Priority Lists for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 / State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027.
In advance of publication, the Department hosted a virtual stakeholder session via Microsoft Teams on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This session included:
- A presentation highlighting key changes for SFY 2027,
- An overview of the public comment schedule and final adoption timeline,
- An opportunity for stakeholder questions and feedback.
View the Stakeholder Session Presentation .
For questions, please email waterbankinfo@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”February 4, 2025 – 2025 – Public Hearing – Proposed FFY25/SFY26 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs” tab_id=”1739387708379-76a7764f-f57f”][vc_column_text css=””]A public hearing for the Proposed FFY 2025 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs was conducted on Tuesday February 4, 2025.
View the Public Hearing Presentation
For questions, please email waterbankinfo@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”December 20, 2024 – Stakeholder Session- Proposed SFY26 Affordability Criteria Revisions” tab_id=”12_20_2024″][vc_column_text css=””]On December 20th, 2024, a stakeholder session for the SFY26 Proposed Affordability Criteria (AC) revisions was held prior to finalizing the Proposed Clean Water and Drinking Water IUPs. The proposed Affordability Criteria revisions summary document and municipal and water system AC score comparison tables are available here.
View the Stakeholder Meeting Presentation .
For questions, please email waterbankinfo@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”September 4, 2024 – N.J.A.C. 7:22 Stakeholder Meeting” tab_id=”9_4_2024″][vc_column_text css=””]On September 4th, 2024 a Stakeholder Meeting was held to provide feedback on potential amendments to the Financial Assistance Programs for Environmental Facilities (N.J.A.C. 7:22) rules, which govern approval and funding through the New Jersey Water Bank Program. This meeting was held to gather public input on potential amendments to these rules. This feedback will help the Department determine which priorities and challenges may be addressed via rulemaking.
View the Stakeholder Meeting Presentation .
For questions, please email waterbankinfo@deptest.nj.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”August 1, 2024 – Stakeholder Focus Groups” tab_id=”1724942461924-9e4c1cfd-718d”][vc_column_text css=””]Two focus groups were convened to start gathering input from stakeholders on the amendments under consideration and to hear additional suggestions from stakeholders especially familiar with the program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 18 & 23, 2024 – NJ I-Bank 2024 Seminar Series” tab_id=”1724942109525-2f549c6c-d15a”][vc_column_text css=””]
Seminars were held on April 18 and 23, 2024 to provide updates on the Water Bank program and financing changes for SFY2025. Breakout sessions were held to focus on: i) Water Bank Projects; ii) Legal Considerations; and iii) Financing Requirements.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”January 10, 2024 – Public Hearing – Proposed FFY 2024 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs” tab_id=”1707919347943-ee2d0657-71f2″][vc_column_text]A Public Hearing for the Proposed FFY 2024 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs was conducted on Wednesday January 10, 2024.
View the Public Hearing Presentation [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”July 19, 2023 – Information Session – Building Resilient Water Infrastructure: An Introduction to Climate Change Resilience Guidance” tab_id=”july-19-2023-information-session”][vc_column_text]Information Session – Building Resilient Water Infrastructure: An Introduction to Climate Change Resilience Guidance
An insightful information session, designed to introduce and walk through the new Climate Change Resilience Guidance for New Jersey’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) program was held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The session provided an in-depth understanding of the guidance, its importance in climate change considerations, and how to develop and justify selection of climate resilient projects. The session was presented by the Division of Water Quality.
All interested stakeholders are invited to comment. Your active participation and feedback will help us ensure the smooth implementation of this guidance for the benefit of every community and infrastructure in our state.
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All interested stakeholders are invited to join. Your active participation and feedback will help us ensure the smooth implementation of this guidance for the benefit of every community and infrastructure in our state.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May 22, 2023 – Training/Webinar – American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) Requirements” tab_id=”may-22-2023-trainingwebinar”][vc_column_text]An in-person and webinar-based training was held to provide an AIS refresher and introduction to BABA. The webinar reviewed details and implementation of EPA’s AIS requirement, including background, product coverage, project compliance, certification letters and the waiver request process; and provide an overview of the BABA requirement. This webinar was be presented by EPA’s Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) SRF programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”March 3, 2023 – FY 2024 NJ Water Infrastructure Investment Plan (WIIP) Update Webinar” tab_id=”march-3-2023-fy-2024″][vc_column_text]The Department of Environmental Protection held a virtual update to the Water Infrastructure Investment Plan (WIIP) for fiscal year 2024 on March 3, 2023. This webinar provided an overview of the WIIP program and current intended use plans, the funding sources available, how the money is being spent, technical assistance programs for water systems, and more.
View the Webinar Presentation [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”February 1, 2022 – Proposed FFY 2023 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs Public Hearing” tab_id=”february-1-2022-proposed-ffy-2023″][vc_column_text]A Public Hearing on the Proposed FFY 2023 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs was held on Wednesday February 1, 2023
View the Public Hearing Presentation. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”October 6, 2022 – NJDEP Technical Assistance Webinar” tab_id=”october-6-2022-njdep-technical-assistance-webinar”][vc_column_text]A webinar was held on October 6, 2022 to discuss NJDEP’s plan to provide Technical Assistance to potential NJ Water Bank project sponsors. Our objectives are to assist water systems in disadvantaged communities by assessing their needs and identifying eligible projects for Drinking Water and Clean Water SRF funding. We will be providing engineering services for planning and design of identified projects and performing outreach to encourage program participation. NJDEP will have multiple contracts for assistance with lead service line replacements, general engineering assistance, community engagement, small system assistance, preliminary technical assistance (needs and fiscal assessments and public outreach), and Water Bank program navigation technical assistance.
Interested parties can directly request no cost technical assistance here: https://deptest.nj.gov/wiip/.
View the Webinar Presentation [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”September 14, 2022 – Proposed Amendments to the FFY 2022 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs Public Hearing” tab_id=”september-14-2022-proposed-amendments-to-the-ffy-2022″][vc_column_text]A Public Hearing for The Proposed Amendments to the FFY 2022 Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plans was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Comments were received and will be addressed accordingly in the Final Amendments to the FFY 2022 Intended Use Plans and Response to Comment documents.
View the Public Hearing Presentation [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”August 17, 2022 – Engagement Session on ARPA Funds” tab_id=”august-17-2022-engagement-session-on-arpa-funds”][vc_column_text]An engagement session was held on August 17, 2022, from 3-4 pm to gather input on priorities, funding packages and the types of projects that would qualify for the $300 million of ARPA funds allocated to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to make transformative investments in critical water infrastructure upgrades. The deadline for submitting written comments and suggestions on the use the $300 million was the close of business on Friday, August 19, 2022.
View the Engagement Session on ARPA Funds – Presentation [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 6, 2022 – Proposed FFY 2022 CWSRF and DWSRF IUPs Public Hearing” tab_id=”april-6-2022-proposed-ffy-2022″][vc_column_text]A Public Hearing for The Proposed FFY 2022 Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plans was held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Comments were received and addressed accordingly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”March 23, 2022 – Proposed IUPs Information Session” tab_id=”march-23-2022-proposed-iups-information-session”][vc_column_text]An Informational Session was held on March 23, 2022 to present the Proposed Intended Use Plans to interested parties. Details of this session included how the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection expects to use the first $168 million of BIL funding. Comments regarding the Proposed IUPs can be submitted during the public comment period. The 30-day public comment period began on March 23, 2022 and closed April 22, 2022.
View the Information Session presentation .[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”January 24 & 27, 2022 – Engagement Session on IUPs in response to BIL” tab_id=”january-24-and-27-2022-engagement-session-on-iups”][vc_column_text]Engagement Sessions were held in an effort to update on the draft direction of the IUPs and allowed interested parties to provide input on priorities, affordability criteria, funding packages, project types that qualify for principal forgiveness, and disadvantaged community determination criteria. The engagement sessions also included discussions on separate monies allocated for principal forgiveness, as well as funding to address lead, PFAS, climate change and sea-level rise.
Engagement sessions were held:
- Session #1 January 24, 9-11am for Elected Officials (Mayors, County Official)
- Session #2 January 24, 1-3pm for Potential Applicants, Professional Organizations, Other Agencies
- Session #3 January 27, 9-11am for Environmental Justice Advocates, Non-governmental Organizations, Interested Public
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Overview – Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
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Clean Water – Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
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Drinking Water – Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
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