New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 10 - SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
Subchapter 12 - STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC NONCOMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS AND NONPUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Section 7:10-12.40 - Additional requirements for the certification of single dwelling nonpublic water systems and other nonpublic water systems

1. An explanation of the need and justification for construction of a single dwelling nonpublic water system or a nonpublic water system in lieu of connection to a public community water system;

2. In the case of a single dwelling realty improvement or any new or altered water source, a surveyor's plot plan or a sketch of the property;

3. In the case of a subdivision containing multiple realty improvements, a plot plan which contains sufficient detail to permit examination and comprehension of the proposed water system; and

4. The plot plan or sketch pursuant to (a)2 and 3 above shall show the locations of all wells and service lines, and sewage disposal systems and other potential sources of contamination within 150 feet of each proposed well. Plot plans shall show the locations of municipal boundaries, roads, streams, sanitary sewers, storm water sewers and drainage channels, test wells, well fields, all existing and proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities, and service lines and potential sources of contamination within 150 feet of each proposed well. The topography of the property shall be shown by elevations, contours or other suitable method.

1. If the water source is other than a well, the dependable yield, quality of the water in relation to its treatability, and the methods of construction employed to ensure adequate protection;

2. If the water source is a well or wells, data on the geological strata penetrated during construction, construction features of the well or wells, yield, and water quality;

3. Pumping equipment, including location, type, capacity and method of operational control;

4. Water storage facilities, including location, type, capacity, and operational pressure range;

5. Analytical results regarding the microbiological, physical and chemical quality of the water in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:10-12.30;

6. Water treatment processes, if any, together with the type and application rate of chemicals to be applied;

7. Treatment and disposal of sludge and filter backwash, if applicable; and

8. Method for the disinfection of all surfaces, prior to the system being placed into operation, with which adequately protected water may come into contact.