EVALUATION
OF THE
NEW JERSEY POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
WATER SUPPLY BRANCH
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II NEW YORK. N.Y. MARCH, 1974
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EVALUATION OF THE
NEW JERSEY POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
WATER SUPPLY BRANCH
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II
NEW YORK
FEBRUARY 197A
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^:i:b'ACK
flits report is based tli* landings oL fiolH jnvo!-'fixations
arid a review ot the activities of the New Jersev Kureau nf Potable Water.
Tiit: study was undertaken, after meetings with .Mr. C. Pike, Past Director
ot the Division nf Water Resources and Mr. John Wilford, Chief, Bureau of
Rotable Water, to evaluate the State's water supply program and to
provide recommendations for any needed improvement.
The information utilized in the report was collected from field
surveys of 58 Public Water Supplies and visits to the New Jersey Depart-
ments of Environnental Protection, and Health, by members of the Water
Supply Branch, between January 1973 and February 1974.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We wish to gratefully acknowledge the assistance and cooperation
of Mr. John Wilford, Chief of the New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water
in the Department of Environmental Protection and express our appre-
ciation to his staff for their assistance, especially in the field.
For making available information pertaining to areas outside the
Bureau of Potable Water, the assistance of agencies in the Department
of Health is appreciated.
We also want to thank the Environmental Protection Agency's labor-
atories which ran all the analyses.
We wish to express our appreciation for the assistance and
cooperation of all the water supplies that participated in the field
program of the evaluation.
We also wish to thank Mr. Don BLiss, Acting Director, Public Affairs
Division, EPA Region II, for his editing and many helpful recommendations.
For their patience and cooperation in typing the report we want
to thank Mrs. Estelle Yarnell and Miss Theresa Maldonado.
Everett L. MacLeman, P.E.
Chic>f, Water Supply Branch
Harry F. Smith, Jr., P.E.
Chief, Planning & Technical
Services Section
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INTRODUCTION
This evaluation was conducted to determine the effectiveness
of the New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water and to recommend such
improvements as may be needed to insure an effective program.
The study was undertaken by the Water Supply Branch, Environmental
Protection Agency, Region II. The study involved evaluation of the
following aspects of the New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water:
1. The New Jersey laws, regulations and policies pertaining to
the Potable Water Program.
2. The organization of the State program and its activities.
3. The available physical and personnel resources to accomplish
the program objectives.
4. A selected representative sample of public water supplies was
surveyed and sampled to determine compliance.
The recommendations are made with the aim of improving the Bureau's
program under present responsibilities. If pending Federal Drinking Water
legislation passes, the responsibilities of the Bureau of Potable Water
will be greatly increased and corresponding additional staff and budget
will be required. Recommendations are summarized in the next Section.
After each summarized recommendation, pages are listed where greater
detail may be found.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Preface III
Acknowledgements V
Introduction VI
Summary of Recommendations 1
Scope 2
Program Organization & Activities 7
Field Inspection 8
Project Review 9
Technical Assistance 10
Small Water Supplies 11
Revision of Water Supply Laws, Rules, Regulations 11
Bureau Organization 11
Environmental Technicians 12
Recommendations
A. Program Resources 13
B. Bacteriological Sampling Program Revisions 14
State Inspection Form 16
Recommendations 16
Staff Training 17
Recommendations 17
Legal Action 19
Recommendations 21
Laboratory Support and Inspection 22
Recommendations 23
Water Supply Operator & Personnel Training 24
Recommendations 24
Licensing 25
Recommendations 26
Public Utilities Commission 28
Recommendations 28
Cross-Connection Control 29
Recommendations 29
Water Pollution Control 30
Recommendations 31
Bottled Water 32
New Jersey Water Supplies 33
Historical 33
Field Survey 34
Deficiencies-based on Evaluated Field Work 35
Water Quality- " " " " 39
Carbon Adsorption Method (CAM) 42
Need and Problems as Indicated by Purveyors 45
Funding and Rate Comparison 49
Monitoring and Surveillance 52
Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1967-1973 53
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TABLES
PAGE
1. Data Summary of Water Supplies Evaluated 3
2. Public Water Supplies Evaluated 4
3. Sampling Program 6
4. Deficiencies Noted During Field Survey 40
5. Water Quality-Supplies with Parameters Exceeding 41
Drinking Water Standards
6. Results of Carbon Adsorption Tests 43
7. Needs and Problems as Indicated by Purveyors 4 7
8. Water Consumption and Safe Yield 48
9. Rate Comparison - Annual Cost 59
FIGURES
1. Location of Water Supplies Evaluated 5
APPENDICES
A. Bureau of Potable Water FY Budgets A-l
3. Bureau of Potable Water Salary Ranges B-l
C* Department of Environmental Protection-Organisation C-l
D- Bureau of Potable Water Present Organization D-l
E. Bureau of Potable Water Suggested Organization E-l
F. Monthly Operation Reports Tl, T2, T3 F-l
G. Sample of Project Review Forms G-l
H. New Well and Physical Connection Inspection Forms H-l
I. Field Inspection Form 1-1
J. Bacteriological Laboratory Inspection Report J-l
K. State Laboratories Bacteriological Physical and Chemical K-l
Analysis Reporting Form
L. Water Supply Training Courses L-l
M. Water Supply Laws, Rules and Regulations M-l
N. Results of Survey Sampling N-l
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The Bureau of Potable Water staff should be increased by seven
engineers, six environmental technicians and six secretarial positions.
(Pages 7-14)
2. All water supplies should have maps, schedules, and records
complete and up-to-date for the bacteriological phase of the annual
inspection. (Pages 8,9,14,15)
3. Annual inspection forms should be revised and updated relative to
several items - the two main items are bacteriological surveillance and
cross-connection control. (Page 16)
4. Staff training as well as attendance at short courses, seminars,
and meetings should be increased. (Pages 17-18)
5. Statutes relating to Public Drinking Water Supplies should be
revised or new legislation enacted. (Pages 19-21)
6. Legislation should be passed requiring State inspection and
certification of all laboratories doing b^ctcriological and chemical
analysis for public water supplies. (22-23)
7. All water supply personnel involved m the operation of treatment
plants should be given formal training. (Page 24)
8. Consideration should be given to updating the operator licensing
laws. (Pages 25-27)
9. Bureau staff should participate to
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SCOPE
Water Supplies in New Jersey
According Co the 1970 Census 7.5 million people reside in New Jersey.
About 6.5 million of these people are served by about 485 public water
supplies, and 75 special supplies.
State statutes (N.J.S.A. 58:11-18:10) define a public water supply
as one serving 20 or more services. A special supply is one serving a
school, State institution or State toll road rest area.
Water Supplies Studied
It was agreed that investigation of a representative number of water
supplies was sufficient to judge the effectiveness of the New Jersey
Potable Water Program. A sample of all types and sizes of public water
supplies was selected for study. The technique used for selection of the
sample was not intended to provide a perfect random sample; however, the
results are considered to reasonably represent water supply practice in
the State. Fifty-eight public water supplies were selected to include a
wide range of size, treatment and geographical location throughout the
State. It is estimated that these systems serve approximately 4.9 million
people or about 77% of those served by public water supplies in New Jersey.
Table 1 is a summary of data relative to the 58 supplies included in the
field work. A list of the systems surveyed is tabulated in Table 2, and
their location shown in Figure 1.
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TABLE 1
New Jersey Bureau Potable Water Evaluation
Data Summary of Water Supplies Evaluated
Population
Size
Number of
Supplies
Population
Served
Avg.
MGD
Ownership
Mun. Inv.
Sources
Sur. Gr.
Pure.
Treatment
Conv. Part.
ch
F
>100,000
12
4 ,249,000
723.2
6
6
10
6
6
7+
1
12
2
10,000-100,000
17
575,440
117.5
12
5
4
13
5
5
6
17
4
1,000-10,000
19
116 ,640
17.3
15
4
6
15
1
4
3
IS
1
<1,000
10
6 ,033
. 8
4
6
0
10
0
0
4
9
1
58
4 ,947,113
858. 8
37
21
20
4a
12
16
L4
56
3
+ 3 supplies h
ave treatment facilities
in design
phase
- 1 purchases
entirely
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TABLE 2
New Jersey Bureau of Potable Uater Evaluation
Public Water Supplies Evaluated
Water Supply Pop.Served Water Supply Pop.Served
Over 100.000 1,000-10.000
1. Hackensack W Co. 800,000 30. Hammonton 10,000
2. No.Jersey DWSC 750,000 31. Ocean City 10,000
3. Elizthtwn W Co. 500,000 32. Pitman 10,000
4. Newark 382,000 33. Hamilton Twp. 9,000
5. Passaic V.WCom. 333,000 34. Mahwah 9,000
6. Jersey City 300,000 35. Rockaway Twp. 8,600
7. Trenton 250,000 36. Newton 8,500
8. Commonwealth W Co. 234,000 37. Salem 8,000
9. Monmouth Cons. W Co. 220,000 38. Spotswood 8,000
10 NJ W Co. Ha. Div. 179,000 39. Clinton 6,000
11. Middlesex W Co. 166,000 40. Cape May City 5,500
12. Elizabeth 117,000 41, Lambertville 4,400
42. Crestwood Village 4,300
10,000-100,000 43. Flemlngton 4,200
44. Franklin 3,900
13. Camden 85,000 45. Tuckerton 3,000
14. Bayonne 73,000 46. Sussex 1,900
15. Hoboken 48,000 47. Pemberton Boro 1,340
16. Atlantic City 47,800 48 Wrightstown 1,000
17. Toms River 47,600
18. Perth Amboy 40,000 Less than 1,000
19. Kearny 37,000
20. Rahway 30,000 49. Stone Harbor 850
21. Phillipsburg 26,000 50. Roosevelt 814
22. Princeton 25,000 51. Bridgeport 800
23. Mt. Holly 22,000 52. Kingston 800
24. Bridgeton 21,000 53. Barnegat W. Co. 700
25. Millville 20,000 54. Glen Gardner 500
26. Lakewood 19,500 55. Pequest 500
27. Red Bank 12,500 56. Chester 280
28. Hackettstown 10,500 57. South Fortescue 75
29. Haledon 10,540 -58. Middle Twp. Avalon 50
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Figure 2
New Jersey bureau ol
Potable Water
Location of Water Supplies
Population Size
O >100,000
o 10,000-100,000
~ 1,000-10,000
a <1,000
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SAMPLING & ANALYSIS
Table 3 is a summary of the sampling program conducted as part of
the evaluation of the New Jersey Potable Water Program:
Table 3
New Jersey Bureau Potable Water Evaluation
Sampling Program
Population
Suze
No. of
Supplies
Sampling Points
Raw Finished
Total No.
Samples
Analysis
Performed
100,000
12
6
17
92
719
10,000-100,000
17
7
24
124
817
1,000-10,000
19
7
22
116
780
1,000
10
-
10
40
262
58
20
73
372
2568*
*1568 analysis performed on constituents listed in 1962 Drinking Water Standards.
Raw saumles were taken mainly at supplies with complete conventional
treatment plants"1" or a high degree of treatment. Samples for pesticides
were taken in the spring after the spraying season had started.
All samples were analyzed at Environmental Protection Agency laboratories
responsible for water supply work. The following tests were performed:
A . _ Chlorinated Insecticides
Aldrin
Chloradane
Endrin
Dieldrin
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Lindane
Me thaxchlor
Taxaphone
DDT
DDE
DDT
Herbicides
2-4-D
2-4-ST
Silvex
+ Chemical coagulation, sedimentation, rapid sand filtration, and chlorination
Barium
Cadmium
Carbon Alcohol Extract
Carbon Chloroform Extract
Chloride
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Cyanide
Fluoride
Iron
Lead
Color
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Nitrates
PH
Selenium
Silver
Sodium
Sulfate
Specific conductance
Total dissolved solids
Turbidity
Zinc
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PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES
The public water supply program is a function of the Bureau of
Potable Water in the Division of Water Resources of the Department of
Environmental Protection. The Bureau contains a Chief, five field
engineers (two of whom also act as supervisors for the field and plan
review activities), five environmental technicians and two secretarial
positions.
The responsibilities of the Bureau include: Surveillance of over
480 public water supplies and 70 special water supplies, review of
water supply and water treatment projects, assistance lo State and
Federal agencies, responding to emergencies, promotion of training, in-
vestigation of complaints and special investigations.
Past year budgets, personnel salary ranges, derailment and bureau
organizational as well as a suggested bureau organi/ai.ional chart are
presented in Appendices A through E.
An in-depth evaluation of the New Jersey Bureau of Potahle Water
Program, both in the office and field, revealed a well planned and organized
program. The program as planned by the Bureau Chief will provide all the
surveillance, protection and support for public water supplies that can be
pxpected of a State agency. However, an inadequaLe •. Lze •staff does not
permit fulfillment of the program and in-depth coverage as planned.
There is a staff coverage of a very high percentage of the elements
of the planned program, but in order to meet present objectives the
Bureau finds it absolutely necessary to reduce or eliminate portions of
the elements.
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It is these reduced or eliminated items, plus the large workload
placed on insufficient staff that form the main basis in this evaluation
for recommendations for improvements of the New Jersey Water Supply Program.
An Environmental Protection Agency study recommends that one
engineer be responsible for no more than 56 water supplies. Currently,
the five engineers in the BPW are individually responsible for 159, 142,
133, 86 and 26 supplies. This includes field inspections, project review,
technical assistance, emergency response, complaints, etc. The engineers
with 86 and 26 water supplies are also responsible for supervision of
project review and field activities.
The Bureau has two clerical positions, too few to handle the work of
the entire staff. This deficiency can severely impair the output of the
engineers and environmental technicians.
Field Inspections
In FY 72-73, 474 public water supplies and 75 special water supplies
received a field inspection by a field engineer of the Bureau of Potable
Water. Due to the press of time, however, the field inspections viere
necessarily brief, allowing little time for extensive probing into problems
and working to alleviate them. Little follow-up of recommendations
stemming from the field inspections was accomplished.
Of the 58 public water supplies in the EPA survey, a total of 46 were
inspected during calendar year 19 72 by the Bureau of Potable Water Staff
Engineers. These inspections are generally limited to one day or less Ln
order to secure coverage within a year and a half of the State's 480
public and 75 special supplies. Thus, many items such as bacteriological
surveillance by the purveyor, source surveillance, cross-connection
control, etc. are necessarily given a minimum of attention. The lack of
time was evident when the bacteriological programs oE the water supplies
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were reviewed. Taking time for in-depth probing durir,g the evaluation
it was found that quite a few of the smaller suppli.es have one or more
deficiencies in their bacteriological programs. However, many supplies
had excellent coverage of their systems with detailfd maps, schedules
and easily reviewed records.
Because of the large over-assignment of suppli.es chere are follow-
up inspections only for the water supplies with cri tirril problems. In
general, the follow-up inspection is the next "annual" inspection. There
is some follow-up by correspondence; however, this is by no means as
effective as a personal visit. Time should be spent with the supplies
with problems, giving technical assistance where possible and establishing
compliance schedules. On the basis of the schedules, follow-up visits
should be arranged between annual inspections.
Staff also cannot devote the necessary time for proper review of
the monthly operating reports submitted by the water companies. Samples
of these reports may be found in Appendix F.
Staff does not have time to attend meetings and support water supplies
in their efforts to obtain funds for improvements recommended.
Present staff inspects 90-95% of the supplies annually, but does not
have the time to do the job as planned by the Bureau of Potable Water.
Project Review
During FY 71-72, 140 water supply projects submitted by consulting
engineers were reviewed by Bureau of Potable Water staff engineers. (A
"project for review may actually combine several projects, i.e.: New
source of supply, treatment facilities, new or extended distribution
mains and storage facilities). Permits were issued for the 116 that were
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approved. Here again, lack of time prevents adequate field inspection
by BPW staff during construction. In general, all checking has to be
done during the annual inspection visit as time will permit.
The practice of a specialty supervisor assigning field inspection
engineers to review projects for water supplies in their areas of
responsibility is fine, but with such an inadequate staff it doeB not
carry out the program as intended. Sample of forms used in reviewing
projects are in Appendix G.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is provided to a very limited degree. The
population and industrial density of New Jersey has resulted in a need
for treatment of practically all surface supplies. Water supplies often
look to the Bureau of Potable Water for assistance when problems occur
in their watersheds, on their reservoirs or at their facilities.
Bureau staff contacts the Health Department laboratory if analysis
of samples is required, but here again heavy assigned workloads do not
permit proper follow-up action. Because of other priorities Water Pollu-
tion Control cannot always provide the necessary attention. (See page 30 )
In view of the heavy industrialization in New Jersey and the inability
of present conventional treatment plants to remove many chemicals, State
support for a strong, effective watershed surveillance program is a vital
necessity.
Also, only the critical operational problems of smaller water supplies
can be given Bureau staff attention.
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It should be clearly pointed out that bacteriological problems are
immediately given all the attention necessary. This was quite evident
on several occasions when water supply records were reviewed during field
visits by EPA staff.
Small Water Supplies
The New Jersey Environmental Protection Act of 1970 transferred the
responsibility for all water supplies including water supplies serving
mobile homes, parks, schools, camps, etc., from the former Division of
Clean Air & Water in the Department of Health to the Department of Environ-
mental Protection. No additional funds or staff were made available to
the Bureau of Potable Water to perform the transferred function. Presently,
minimal assistance is given only when absolutely necessary and on demand
by local health departments.
Revision of Water Supply Laws, Rules, Regulations, etc.
The Bureau Chief and staff members are aiyo responsible for the initial
rewriting and updating of all items which serve as a basis of operation.
This includes watershed rules and regulations, cross-connection control
ordinances, licensing of operators, trainmj.\ standards and standards for
the construction of water supply systems for realty improvements.
During the evaluation, it was quite obvious that almost the entire
load has become the Bureau Chief's responsibility. However, being alone
in the office on many occasions he is also being constantly interrupted
on routine matters.
Bureau Organization
Another result of insufficient staff and lack of a proper table of
Organization is that advancement opportunji1es within the Bureau are
virtually non-existent compared with other bureaus such as Water Pollution
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Control. This has resulted in poor morale and lack of incentive for the
engineers in the BPW, especially when contemporaries who joined the
State government at the same time or much later are now one or two grades
higher in other Bureaus. Up until a few years ago there was a constant
turnover of young engineers on the Bureau of Potable Water staff. The
present staff is well trained and indoctrinated; however, with no oppor-
tunities for advancement it is only a matter of time before other employment
is sought. New staff requires training. Losing anyone now would be
detrimental to Bureau operations.
Recent increases in allocations of personnel to other Bureaus, while
BPW staffing is kept constant, also contributes to poor morale.
Environmental Technicians
The present staff of five environmental technicians includes two
temporary positions supported by the Emergency Employment Act. As with
engineering, here too was found a large discrepancy between the planned
program and what could be accomplished with the actual staff.
The environmental technicians handle all the State sampling programs -
bacteriological, physical and chemical. This includes that State's routine
quarterly bacteriological sampling, emergencies, complaints, inspection of
new wells, etc.
Section R.S.58:11-4 of the State Water and Sewerage Statutes indicates
that the State has responsibility for "supervision of the operation of all
water plants" and must take a minimum of four samples per year from each
supply. To provide adequate surveillance the Bureau schedules four samples
per year from each municipality significantly served by every water purveyor.
The study revealed that in 21 of the 58 supplies visited, 195 of the 892
samples scheduled were not taken. The majority of the missed samples were
in the larger supplies.
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In addition to inspecting and sampling all new wells before a permit
is issued, the environmental technicians are supposed to check and run
tests at least once every three years on all physical cross-conrections
which have a State permit. Forms used in this work are presented in
Appendix H.
The environmental technicians also should be inspecting the small
water supplies included in the program that was formerly in the Division
of Clean Air & Water and assisting BPW engineers in cross-connection control
wo rk.
One emergency that occurred prior to the evaluation was reviewed by
Environmental Protection Agency staff. It occurred in a medium size town,
but required the assigning of the majority of Bureau staff.
If the Federal Drinking Water Legislation is passed, even the size
staff being recommended by this evaluation will be inadequate for the
handling of over 10,000 small water supplies, which are presently only
being given minimal attention.
Recommendation
A. Program Resources
The staff of the Bureau of Potable Water should be increased to
a minimum of 13 engineers and 11 environmental technicians plus 8 supporting
office staff. This increase in staff would permit the assignment of a
reasonable workload to each engineer, as compared with present workloads,
and allow for full time supervision of the major activities of the office
by engineers whose duties will be supervision only, not field work plus
supervision.
Coverage of each water supply would be in greater depth and more
time would be available for assistance with problems, special projects and
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follow-up visits. Plan review activities would be improved as would the
routine chemical and bacteriological sampling programs. An increase in
staff would also provide expanded assistance to local health departments
in supervision of individual and semi-public water supplies.
It would permit the environmental technicians to adequately cover
all sampling programs, and inspect new wells and physical connections. If
emergencies and complaints remain at past levels, time should be available
for the environmental technicians to assist the engineers in a cross-con-
nection control program.
While small water supplies would receive more than the minimal
attention they now receive, determination of whether such an increase is
adequate should wait until after a trial period with the full recommended
staff.
Such an increase in staff would also relieve the Bureau Chief of
most routine activities and permit him to better carry out the appropriate
managerial functions of his office. Along with an increase in staff, the
Bureau of Potable Water should be organized so as to provide an appropriate
number of supervising, principal and senior-level positions with opportunities
for career development and advancement within the Bureau through a chain of
increasingly responsible positions.
A suggested staffing organization is shown in Appendix E. This increase
will require a budget increase of approximately $300,000.
B. Bacteriological Sampling Program Review
In view of the fact that the bacteriological surveillance of a water
supply is one of the most important aspects of water supply operations, it
is recommended that this phase of the routine inspection be given greater
emphasis.
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It is strongly recommended that each supply be required to have
available for the annual inspection, an updated map showing the location
of the sampling points. A map showing distribution mains is recommended.
A sampling schedule should also be available.
Monthly summary records should be maintained as well as daily records.
If a state-wide form is not advisable then the Bureau of Potable Water
engineer should request what he needs to quickly review the past years'
records. Records of special resampling for positive and Follow-up action
should also be maintained.
Many of the supplies visited during the evaluation had such records,
but for the remainder it was difficult and sometimes impossible to obtain
the desired information.
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STATE INSPECTION FORM
The form developed by the New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water
to assist in the inspection of water supplies is an excellent one.
The only major deficiencies appear to be in the bacteriological and
cross-connection areas. There is a need to insure the bacteriological
sampling procedures, net schedule and records are checked. Although the
lack of staff and time does not permit an adequate State cross-connection
program, the form should provide an indication of what is being done.
Because of time and work load pressures, there has been a tendency
to let the form become all important. Actually, the form was developed
as a guide, reminder and record for the inspection. Staff engineers
use the form as intended, but, as indicated previously, have too little
time to always probe more deeply.
Nevertheless, using previous year inspection forms during the
evaluation the deficiencies missed by Potable Water Staff were less
than one per supply. However, it must be kept in mind that in general
about one day was spent at each supply by EPA Staff.
A copy of a completed annual inspection form is presented in
Appendix I.
Recommendation
Appendix I also contains a form with suggested revisions including
items for: Bacteriological Surveillance
Bacteriological Records
Cross-Connection Control
Chemical Analysis
Watershed Programs
Financial Data
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STAFF TRAINING
Due to the press of routine duties and lack o: funds only one person
in BPW was released to attend formal short course of training in the year
prior to this evaluation. Limited attendance at several seminars and
meetings was achieved by most of the staff of the Bureau of Potable Water,
often at their own expense.
Participation in seminars, meetings and short courses is extremely
limited because of an overall insufficiency of funds allocated to the
Department of Environmental Protection. Training funds are administered
on a division basis and are not specific to any particular Bureau. A
study of the actual allocation to Bureaus -was not done.
Each year the Bureau plans a complete training program for staff
members. Last year, $1,320 was asked for training; $500 was allocated.
Continuation of training is important in maintaining and updating
professional skills and it also provides a sense of accomplishment for the
individual receiving the training.
Re commendat ion
It is recommended that each member of the Bureau of Potable Water
staff receive at least five days of formal technical training annually.
The supervising engineers and technicians should receive formal managerial
or supervisory training.
In addition to formal training, paid attendance by some of the Bureau
Staff at professional meetings, seminars, informal courses, etc., put on
by American Water Works Association, EPA,etc., would evidence the value
that New Jersey places upon the development of a more competent, pro-
fessional potable water staff.
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The courses, "Evaluation of Public Water Supplies" and "Unit Processes
in Water Treatment", given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
Cincinnati are excellent for water supply engineers and attendance at both,
eventually by all State engineers, is strongly recommended. Such training
is a vital part in the development of engineers, and provides a basis for
development and competency in the evaluation of water supplies, which is
the main function of the Bureau.
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LEGAL ACTION
The Bureau ot Potable Water over the past ten years has been placing
strong emphasis, as staff and time permit, on three items of the drink-
ing water program. They are: 1. Construction of complete conventional
treatment plants on all large surface supplies. 2. Compliance wii;h State
mandatory chlorination regulation and 3, The e] i.mination of uncovered
finished water reservoirs.
The increase in responsibility and costs of these three items has
resulted in resistance on the part of water supplies in complying.
Time and effort required of the Bureau staff is extensive in preparing
documentation, meeting with the Attorney Ceneral, attending hearings and,
if necessary, serving as witnesses in the court case.
Relative to item 1, the last three large supplies with surface sources
now have treatment facilities in various phases of desjgn. These supplies
provide water for approximately 1.4 million consumers.
The Bureau is well into action on cases relative to Items 2 and 3.
The majority of the water supplies in New Jersey have complied with
the Department of Health's promulgation of mandatory chlorination through
it's rules and regulations dated July 1, 1966. (See Appendix M)
While the Environmental Protection Agency does not have a specific
statutory requirement relative to the covering of distribution reservoirs,
EPA nevertheless- recommends and endorses the practice, especially where
there is a potential for contamination or degradation in quality of the
water.
For all three items the majority of the supplies resisting have been
municipally owned. In general there has been a recognition of the need;
but cost is usually the main stumbling block.
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The Bureau of Potable Water has legal authority to order improvements
to water supplies. Used after the normal process of recommendation,
inspection and correspondence Tnas failed to achieve improvements, the
issuance of legal orders has been effective in some cases. In 22 cases,
however, it has been necessary for the Bureau to turn to the Office of the
Attorney General for prosecution of supplies resisting State authority.
Unfortunately, the procedure is cumbersome and there are no provisions
for penalties; thus the efforts of the Attorney General's office are
hampered. These deficiencies undermine the effectiveness of the Bureau's
efforts in achieving water supply improvements.
The successful prosecution of a suit would go a long way toward
achieving improvements in some deficient water supplies.
Section 58-11.1 of the State Water & Sewerage Statutes was first
passed in 1899 and the last major revision was in 1909. Updating of the
State Water & Sewerage Statutes is a real need. Presently, water supply
statutes are so intermingled with water pollution control statutes it is
difficult to obtain a clear understanding of any particular item without
extensive reading and interpretation.
As stated previously, the present law is cumbersome, providing pri-
marily for remedial action through injunctive relief through affidavits
and complaints filed -with Superior Court. There are in general no pro-
visions for fines or similar penalties except for the licensing law.
A listing of laws, rules and regulations relative to public water
supplies is presented in Appendix H. The full text of five such laws
is also presented.
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During FY 71-72 the Bureau prepared and issued 32 formal orders
directing improvements of deficiencies in Public Water Supplies. Five
additional cases were referred to the Office of the Attorney General,
which now has 22 such cases. Significant progress has been made on only
8 cases.
Recommendation
The present statutes should be completely revised or new legislation
enacted. The statutes governing water supplies should be brought together
and not intermingled with other programs. An effective penalty schedule
should be developed to produce prompt remedial action by a water supply not
in compliance, especially where public health is a factor.
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LABORATORY SUPPORT AND INSPECTION
Laboratory support for the Bureau of Potable Water is provided on
a "contract" basis by the State Department of Health laboratory. Analysis
of routine and special bacteriological, chemical and physical samples is
provided.
There is no official State program for inspecting and certifying
laboratories doing bacteriological or chemical analysis of drinking water.
However, the Department of Health's Bacteriological laboratory, on a
limited and informal basis, inspects triennially laboratories doing bacter-
iological work for Interstate Carrier Water Supplies and also, a limited
number of commercial laboratories (selected by the Bureau of Potable Water
011 a geographical basis) , plus those which specifically request State
approval. Thirty-three laboratories in the State are currently approved.
The Department of Health Chemical laboratory does the annual complete
chemical analysis for Interstate Carrier Water Supplies and analysis for
other supplies as requested by the Bureau. However, there is no corresponding
program for inspecting and approving chemical laboratories.
Both the bacteriological and chemical laboratories of the State Health
Department have been inspected and given a high rating by the Environmental
Protection Agency's Cincinnati staff. The work of State personnel inspecting
local laboratories doing bacteriological work was also given a high rating.
State staff doing chemical analysis was also well qualified to inspect local
laboratories.
Of the 59 supplies contacted during the evaluation, the laboratories
doing bacteriological work for 25 supplies had never been inspected. The
high number of inspected laboratories was due to the number of ICWS included
in the evaluation.
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Laboratory results are the deciding factors in determining the
potability and palatability of water served to the people. Thus, it is
important that laboratory examinations be performed correctly by adequately
trained persons.
The study showed the need for an expanded bacteriological laboratory
inspection program and a similar one for laboratories doing chemical
analysis.
Appendix J contains a copy of a report covering the inspection of a
bacteriological laboratory by State staff (EPA-103 is used but is not
included). Appendix K is a copy of the form used for bacteriological,
physical and chemical analysis by the State laboratory.
Recommendationi
It is recommended that legislation be passed authorizing a formal
Bacteriological and Chemical Laboratory Certifination Program and that
funds and personnel be alloted to the Department of Health for this activity.
All laboratories doing any analysis of potable water should be inspected and
certified triennially.
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WATER. SUPPLY OPERATOR & PERSONNEL TRAINING
Operator training courses are provided by various institutions
throughout the State.
Personnel from the Bureau of Potable Water contribute their own
time as instructors in these courses, and are members of the Commissioner1s
Advisory Committee on Water and Wastewater Operator Training.
Successful completion of these training courses is a requirement for
obtaining operators' licenses.
Professional organizations hold training seminars at times throughout
the State. The Bureau of Potable Water promotes attendance at these
seminars and participates in many of them.
Presently an Environmental Protection Agency grant is being processed
which would provide funds for on-the-job training of operators. The
Bureau of Potable Water is playing a significant role in the administration
of this grant. Training courses offered in Fall 19 72 and Spring 19 73 are
listed in Appendix L.
Recommendation:
All water supply personnel involved in the direct operation of treat-
ment plants should be given formal training.
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LICENSING
The first mandatory water supply operator liaensing program in the
country was initiated in New Jersey In 1918. All public water treatment
facilities and distribution system* now are required to be under the
supervision of operators licensed for each area, i.e.: 'V' licence for
distribution and "T" license for treatment. Oae person can hold both
licenses and, also, supervise more than one supply (the latter only for
small supplies). The Basic Program is administered (in accordance with
Statute) by the Department of Environmental Protection. For convenience,
the clerical work, issuance of licenses, bookkeeping, etc. is done by the
Bureau of Examination and Licensing of the State Department of Health.
The examinations are administered by a Board of Examiners appointed by the
Commissioner (3 members from the water field, 3 from the wastewater field
and 3 from Departmental Engineering Staff) who also act in an advisory
capacity t» the Department regarding policies pertaining to licensing.
The requirements for licenses, which run from levels 3 to 1, depend upon
the complexity of the system to be run.
Appendix M contains a copy of the RuJes and Regulations on Licensing
of Superintendent or Operators.
The issuance of "W" licenses for distribution system supervision is
unique and an excellent one for New Jersey. There are many supplies which
buy bulk and provide no treatment. With so many large supplies in the
State the use of "W" licenses permits greaier and more direct supervision
by well qualified personnel.
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At times, the educational and experience requirements for the smaller
plant and system license (level 3) have prevented otherwise well qualified
individuals from running a system. The evaluation study verified the
problem of obtaining operators for the smaller plants.
Some of the larger supplies contacted expressed concern over the
requirement of only one license for a supply. There is a need in the
larger supplies of a Superintendent with the required licenses who is re-
sponsible for the overall operation, maintenance and effectiveness of the
water supply and i.r' tesponsible for delivering a water whose quality meets
all health standards. Under the Superintendent there should be licensed
operator tor each shift. There is the possibility of using the Superintendent
to operate one shift, but this does not leave him free to step in when
problems occur on other shifts.
All treatment plant personnel should be encouraged to obtain back-up
licenses even at lower levels.
Re commendation:
Recommendations have been made by the Bureau Chief for revisions in the
licensing law and R.ules & Regulations. Among these suggested revisions is
the establishment of a distinction between superintendents and operators and
the establishment of appropriate licensing requirements. The suggested
revision, requiring that all persons in direct charge of the immediate opera-
tion of a public water treatment plant or distribution system be licensed,
is important and it is recommended that the suggested revisions be considered
and acted upon.
It is recommended that the BPW chief and the Board of Examiners develop
additions to the requirements for certification which would take into account
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experience and practical qualification as a substitute for formal educa-
tion in the granting of licenses to operate small supplies.
Consideration should be given to the possibility of a combined
special W and T license for smaller supplies, such as those with less
than 100 services.
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PJBI.1C UTILITIES COMMISSION
The actions of the Public Utilities Commission have a great bearing
on the privatel'7 o'vneri water company's ability to carry out many recom-
mendations made by Muro^i cf Potable Water Staff engineers. If rate in-
creases n-cessary , o iover increased expenses are not granted, then the
objectives of the RPW are not mot. Presently there is some contact by
the Bureau with the. Public Utilities Commission; however, our survey re-
vealed that the Bureau's engineers could not allocate time to participate
to any great extent in assisting water supplies or in consulting with the
P.U.C. on rate cases.
For several small private ,%7=iter supplies it was found that the cost
of preparing for a rate increase could use up a good portion of the income
generated by the increase.
Bureau of Potable Water personnel during the preceding twelve months
had time ro attend only three Public Utilities Commission water supply
Hearings. Bureau staff managed to review and prepare comments on five of
twelve P.U.C. actions submitted to the Bureau for review.
Recommenda tion:
It is recommended that the Bureau of Potable Water develop a closer
working liaison with the P.U.C. and that all water supply cases be referred
to the BPW for comment. Also, on pertinent cases it is recommended that
BPW personnel attend P.U.C. hearings and testify when necessary. This
program would also include working with water supplies in presenting reasons
for necensary improvements.
Consideration should be given to simplifying rate case preparation
requirements for small water supplies.
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CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
New Jersey has a statutory requirement for the installation of
approved physical connections between approved and unapproved water sup-
plies (Chapter 47, P.66-See Appendices H and M), and guidelines for
backflow protection by containment at industrial and commercial establish-
ments. However, there are no provisions for back syphonage or backflow
protection on premises. In past court cases throughout the country,
purveyors have been responsible for water delivered to the tap.
With the recommended increase in staff the Bureau of Potable Water
would be able to develop a State program to provide the technical assistance
needed by water supplies. Cross-connection control courses could be
developed and more time spent during the annual field inspection checking
a supply's program in actual operation.
Recommendation:
A statute should be adopted to cover all phases of cross-connection
control for on-premise as well as containment. Additional Bureau of
Potable Water staff would permit the presentation of training courses and
more in-depth field inspection. The State would then be assuming the
role it should in providing the necessary guidance to purveyors.
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IMTER POLLUTION CONTROL
In New Jersey many water supply sources receive waters containing
the effluent from upstream waste treatment plants. The "Rules and Regula-
tions Establishing Surface Water Quality Standards" lists four types of
surface waters that are suitable for public potable water supply after
such treatment as required by law or regulation. They are Classes FW-1,
FW-2, and TW-2.
The Bureau of Potable Water is responsible under Statutes RS-58:11-1
for the determination of type and degree of treatment required. The Bureau
is also given an opportunity to review all projects and proposed projects
which will be discharging wastes to any waters that are or might be used
as a source of potable water. However, Bureau staff does not have the time
for proper in-depth review. Cooperation between the Bureau and other units
responsible for water pollution control is good.
It should also be noted that New Jersey "Rules and Regulations Estab-
lishing Surface Water Quality Standards" not only have the usual umbrella
statements, i.e., "toxic or deleterious substances" but also prohibit some
specific items, such as mineral acids, cyanides, heavy metals and pesticides.
In addition, State regulations specifically prohibit substances "which would
cause the potable standards of the Department for drinking water to be
exceeded after appropriate treatment."
The only problems appear to be due to lack of staff. The present BPW
staff is unable to cover industrial waste discharges relative to review of
proposed projects and follow-up where a toxic or deleterious waste has been
discharged by an existing industry. Too much dependence is placed on the
water pollution control staff, which already has a full workload. The same
situations exist with regard to emergencies, such as accidental spills of oil
and hazardous materials.
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Recommendations:
Bureau staff should do extensive reviews of industrial waste projects
and increase their reviews of municipal waste projects that might effect
water supplies. They should increase follow-up efforts assisting water
pollution staff in faster elimination of known discharges.
Increased Bureau of Potable Water staffing, as stated previously,
should be able to handle this Item and assume the action role required.
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BOTTLED WATER
The New Jersey Bottled Water Program is in the Division of Consumer
Health Services of the State Department of Health. Prior to 1970 the
program was handled by local health units. A tremendous increase of re-
quests for certification from seven per year to about six per week in 19 70
resulted in placing the program back in the central office. An excellent
two year crash program was carried out. It included extensive field inves-
tigations with reports and samplings. Certificates were issued to 28 firms
only after State requirements were met. Many firms had to expend large
sums of money. Some who spent large amounts were among the 150-plus firms
that were denied certificates because of continued inadequacies and went out
of business.
The regular program now requires two inspections and two samples each
year by the State Health Department and demands that the Bureau of Potable
Water standards for semi-public supplies be met. This includes bacteriologi-
cal sampling and chemical analysis. A new certificate is issued each year
if State requirements are met.
Present Bottled Water Statutes may be found in Sections 24:1-1 through
24:17-1 of the New Jersey Department of Health Statutes. They are being
rewritten on the basis of proposed new regulations at the U.S.Food and Drug
Administration. Final form must await final approved FDA regulations.
Recommendation:
Continuing program be maintained as planned.
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NEW JERSEY WATER SUPPLIES
Historical
Any student who wishes to study the development of water supplLes n;
the United States would have to spend a large portion of his time on
New Jersey. The first application of chlorine to drinking water was by
the Jersey City system in 1912. Chemical coagulation with alum followed
by filtration through sand filters with backwashing of these units with
water under pressure and using mechanical rakes to agitate the sand was
first used at the Elizabethtown Water Company's Somerville Plant m 1885,
the first such usage in the world. In 1940-41 the initial experimental
work on break-point chlorination was carried on at the Passaic Valley Water
Commission Plant by Noel Chamberlain and Atmore T. Griffin. This plant was
the first large rapid sand filter plant in the United States- It was built
in 1902 and designed by George F. Fuller. Mr Fuller's second plant was
built in 1904 for the Hackensack supply. Both plants are still in full
operation. It was at the Hackensack plant that Mr, Spauling did most of
the original experimentation using activated carbon for taste and odor
control in 1930. In 1973 the Monmouth Consolidated Water Co., a facility
of the American Water Works Service Co. system began operation at its com-
puterized Swimming River Plant. This plant, which incorporates all avail-
able modern technology for conventional plants, replaces the Newman Springs
Plant. The original 12 units of the Newman Springs Plant, with a capacity
of 7.8 MGD installed in 1901, used the then-modern Jewel tub filters.
Presently, extensive research is being done by various water supplies
seeking to solve problems or improve their operation and the quality of
their water.
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Field Survey
The EPA evaluation covered 58 supplies serving 4.9 million. Approx-
imately 2.8 million consumers were receiving water treated in complete con-
ventional plants.*
When three large plants, now in various stages of design, are completed,
4.23 million consumers of the 4.9 million in the evaluated systems will be
receiving water treated in conventional plants. Then only four supplies,
serving 68,700 consumers, will be using surface water without complete
conventional treatment. These four and many of the remaining supplies using
ground water as their source provide treatment required to meet State stan-
dards. This includes iron and manganese removal, aeration, softening,
pressure filters, etc.
The following sections cover the deficiencies found and the para-
meters that exceeded drinking water standards for samples collected during
the field visit.
* Disinfection, coagulation, sedimentation and filtration.
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Deficiencies-Based on field visits to 58 public water supplies
(See Table 4 for summary)
1. Bacteriological Quality
Two water supplies serving a population of 1620 people failed to
meet the coliform limits of the drinking water standards for one or more
months during the 12-month review period. Two other supplies serving 575
people did not maintain bacteriological surveillance records.
2. Bacteriological Surveillance
Fourteen water supplies serving a population of 394,115 faxlo.d to
take the number of monthly bacteriological samples required by the State
or Federal drinking water standards in one or more months during t*he 12-
month review period.
3. Bacteriological Sampling Net
The sampling nets of seven supplies serving 367,555 customers were
judged as needing improvement. The main item was distribution system
coverage.
4. Bacteriological Resampling
Twenty supplies were not following proper resampling procedures.
5. Bacteriological Records
In many supplies, due to inadequate data-keeping, the review of the
bacteriological records was extremely difficult and time consuming.
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6. Licensing
Three supplies did not meet the State mandatory licensing require-
ments. Operators in three supplies serving 2775 did not have the required
W license (distribution system) and operators of two supplies serving 1975
did not have the required T licenses (treatment).
7. Treatment
Twenty-five supplies need improved or additional treatment facilities.
Numerous supplies are under formal orders to build the needed facilities.
8. Distribution Storage
Thirty-three supplies had less than one day's storage on the dis-
tribution system. Of these, as permitted by State Statutes, 18 were inter-
connected with other water supplies and also had standby power in lieu of
storage.
Ten supplies lacked covers for their distribution reservoirs. Although
all chlorinated their effluent, the lack of covers for reservoirs is not
consistant with current State policy and good public health practice.
Absence of a cover exposes the reservoir to possible contamination, and
degredation in water quality.
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9. Chemical Laboratory Facilities
Twenty-six supplies were in need of improved laboratory facilities
for physical and chemical analysis. Twelve of these had little or no
testing facilities.
10. Main Flushing Program
Twelve suppli.es did not have a main-flushing program. One supply had
a program, but a poorly planned schedule.
11. Fluoridation
Nine supplies serving 622,100 were fluoridating. The levels for two
supplies were below the optimum.
The Department of Environmental Protection under the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 13:1D-1 et seq. propost'5 to adopt rules calling for mandatory
fluoridation of water supplies with 100 or more services. A public hearing
was scheduled for February 28, J*J7A.
12. Cross-Connection Control
A proper review of a cross-connection control program requires obser-
vation of actual field operations. For this study the following information
was obtained by interview: Si:, supplies indicated there was no code they
knew of. For nine supplies a code had not been officially adopted. Ten
supplies did not have any form of plan review, while 18 did not do as-built
inspections. Twenty-six made no provisions for follow-up inspection, four-
teen indicated they had no enforcement power.
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Due to the variations of ideas as to a proper cross-connection
control program there is some questions as to the value of the
information obtained. The majority of supplies indicated a desire for
State guidance.
13. Monitoring and Surveillance
The larger supplies with surface sources had monitoring and
surveillance programs varying in scope from the sampling of the reservoir
and tributaries to an elaborate program that included extensive patrolling
and enforcement. The degree of surveillance varied with the need, and
in general appeared to provide the needed protection.
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Wdj er Quality-Based on samples rcon 58 water supplies visited
Finished water samples were taken during field visits to the 58
supplies covered by the evaluation. For some supplies additional finished
water samples were taken where there were different sources and different
treatment. Also, raw water samples were obtained when the water was treated
in a conventional plant or one with special treatment.
For a listing of all parameLers analyzed see page 6. Table 5 lists the
20 supplies with parameters exceeding the 1962 drinking water standards.
The 27 high values are listed from a total of 1,568 analysis of parameters
for which a standard exists.
Only one mandatory standard was exceeded by one supply. This supply
is in a ground water area where the natural fluoride content is at the
upper limit.
The one supply with high color and turbidity was due to the poor
operation of an iron removal plant. Both color and turbidity were due to
the oxidized iron. The BPW engineer has recommended improvement and,
following a lack of compliance, now has issued formal orders calling for
corrective action. Non-compliance is understood to be due to financial and
management problems.
While manganese and iron appear to be the main problem, throughout,
sequestering is used m many cases to prevent complaints. However, seques-
tering does not eliminate these parameter fron laboratory test results.
It should also be noted that 50 supplies met the new proposed turbidity
standard of 1 FTU. Of the eight that did not, seven had results less than
2 FTU.
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NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
TABLE #
DEFICIENCIES NOTED DURING FIELD SURVEY
Bacteriological Licensing
Population Number of Number of Improper Number of
Size Supplies Quality Samples Net Resampling Treatment Supplies T. W.
A. >100,000 12 0 112 3 000
B. 10,000-100,000 17 0 215 10 000
g C. 1,000-10,000 19 1 939 7 111
D. <1,000 _1°. 3 224 5 212
58
Uncovered Chem. Lab.
Dist.Res. Facility
A.
B.
C.
D.
5
2
3
0
2
7
9
e
Main
Flushing
2
3
2
5
Fluoridation
Number Not Main.
Apply.F. Resid.
2
4
1
1
0
0
1
1
Cross-Connection Control
Plan—Ra Built Cont.
Code Adopted Rev. Inspection Insp. Enf.
0 1 12 6 3
0 0 14 14
2 3 3 6 11 3
4 5 5 6 8 4
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NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
TABLE 5
WATER QUALITY
SUPPLIES WITH PARAMETERS EXCEEDING DRINKING WATER STANDARDS
SIZE NUMBER
FLUORIDE
MANGANESE
IRON
COLOR
TURBIDITY
(DWS)
<2.4)
(.05)
(.3)
f 151
100,000- 1,000,000
1
2
3
.074
.062
.33
26
50
10,000 - 100,000
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2.5*
. 6 ,. 7,.12,
.17, 1.9
.068
.65
.065
.4
1.?
. 39
.62
.58
1,000 - 10,000
1
2
3
4
5
6
.07
.051
.065
.44
. 51
.55
<1,000
1
2
.88
.994
Total 27
1
14
10
1
1
~Natural F3uori.de
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Carbon Adsorption Method (CAM)
During the New Jersey evaluation a new mini-carbon filter was placed
on the finished water of 14 water supplies. The proposed new drinking water
standards presently include standards for carbon-chloroform extract-CCE
(0.7ppm) and carbon-alcohol extract-CAE (3.0ppm)* based on samples obtained
through the new mini-filter.
Results exceeding the proposed standards were obtained from three
water supplies with watersheds having extensive industry. However, higher
values approaching the proposed standards were also noted for fully sewered
suburban watersheds and areas with very little or no industry.
A summary is presented in Table 6
One water supply made an extensive study of the use of granular carbon.
Fourteen inches of granular carbon were placed on a one MGD filter unit.
Taste and odor removal over a period in excess of three years was excellent.
However, the bed was exhausted relative to organics. Information from the
paper "Experience With Granular Activated Carbon in the United States of
America" by Simon, Love, Buelow and Robeck, April 3, 1973, covering the
performance of granular carbon relative to the removal of organics has re-
sulted in the reevaluation of a proposed multi-million dollar project which
the water supply had planned to solve the problem. A less costly solution
now may be found.
The paper indicates granular carbon beds must be regenerated every four
to five weeks, depending on the quality of the water being treated to remove
substances measured by the Carbon-Chloroform Extract test.
* The Drinking Water Standards Committee has found that as determined, the
CAE-m concentration is heavily influenced by inorganic salts. Because of this,
in January 1974, it was being recommended that the CAE-m be dropped from the
Standards.
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NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
TABLE
RESULTS OF CARBON
Standard (0.7) (3.0)
Pop. DatPS CCE CAE
Served Sampled
800,000 0.7 2.3
750,000 0.4 2.1
500,000 0.3 2.4
382,000 0.5 1.6
333,000 0.7 —*
300,000 0.3 1.3
250,000 0.3 2.1
234,000 0.5 1.8
220,000 0.3 1.2
166,000 0.3 3.7
47,800 0.2 2.7
30,000 2.3 3.7
8,000 0.1 0.8
4,200 0.5 5.5
4,025,000
6
ADSORPTION TESTS
Watershed
Suburban - No industry
Undeveloped - mainly
Suburban - Industrial
Undeveloped - mainly
Metropolitan - Highly Industrial
Undeveloped - mainly
Suburban - Industrial
Suburban
Suburban
Suburban - Industrial
Suburban
Metropolitan - Highly Industrial
Well Supply
Rural with large industries
* Not run by laboratory
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The paper also indicated substances measured by the Carbon Alcohol
Extract Test are not adequately removed for any reasonable period. Presently
there is no simple method for determining when a granular carbon filter bed
is exhausted, such as the "loss of head" used on regular filters. A mini-
filter sampler must be used.
All water purveyors in the survey expressed concern over the proposed
standards, the lack of an economical removal method and costs associated with
sampling and analysis techniques.*
The establishment of standards for parameters without treatment removal
methods is not a new procedure. However, being able to test for a single
known parameter made it possible to locate the point of discharge to the water
supply source and control the discharge. With CCE and CAE there are many
constituents included in the test - not knowing which one is causing the ex-
cess makes it impossible to trace.
Thus, without an adequate treatment method and no way of locating a
discharger, a purveyor's only alternative will be to abandon the source since
the water cannot be made to meet a health-related standard.
This is in general an impossible solution for the larger supplies of
New Jersey. With densely populated and heavily industrialized watersheds
becoming the common situation, many purveyors have open]y expressed a need
for new treatment methods that will remove domestic and industrial wastes
that present water and waste-treatment facilities cannot handle.
* For additional information see paper entitled "Quality of Organic Compounds
in Quality Water" by Dr. R. G. Tardiff and Dr. Max Deinzer presented at the
15th Annual Water Quality Conference Proceedings In Urbana, 111. in 1973.
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Needs and Problpms as Indicated by Purveyors
During the field visit each purveyor was asked to express his
opinion as to needs and problems. The responses were made without time
for review or investigation and represent only what, at the time, was a
concern of the person being interviewed.
Table 7 is an attempt to catagorize the responses. It is interesting
to note that most concern related to the distribution system; however,
the need for additional sources was usually one of the first mentioned.
Of the 11 largest supplies visited, seven indicated the need for
additional sources as a major concern. Data compiled by the Bureau of
Planning and Management in the Division of Water Resources confirms
such a need for four supplies. (See Table 8)
Another supply, while not showing a quantity problem does have a
quality problem at times. This points up a real problem to be faced by
such supplies in the future. With limits on new sources, poorer ex-
isting sources will have to be used. Present conventional treatment
methods for drinking water and waste water do not remove many contaminants.
The greatest need of treatment facilities was for expansion and
special treatment for particular parameters such as manganese and iron.
The degradation of water quality -was expressed in many ways. After
the results of the carbon adsorption samples were known, the number ex-
pressing concern for organic contaminants increased from two to nine.
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Manpower, rates, and funds were not mentioned as often as one
might expect; however, most of the items that were mentioned will require
funds which generally necessitate rate increases.
If the interviews had been conductnd six months later the chlorine,
caustic soda, lime, etc. shortages would have increased the concern for
delivery of materials from one supply that mentioned it to over half
of the total number of supplies!
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Table 7
New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water Evaluation
Needs and Problems as Indicated by Purveyor
Number of Supplies
12
17
19
10
58
Population Range
> 100,000
10,000-
100,000
1 ,000-
10,000
<1000
Total
Additional Source
7
9
10
3
29
Treatment Facil.
5
9
7
2
23
Distribution Sys.
Rehab.s/or Replace.
5
11
16
3
35
Storage
1
6
7
2
16
Cover Reservoir
2
-
-
-
2
Auxiliary Power
-
1
2
2
5
Watershed
Indus.fi Dom.Waste
4
5
3
-
12
Solid Waste
2
-
1
-
3
Pesticides,etc.
1
-
-
-
1
Organic Contam.
2
-
-
-
2
Growth-Develop.
2
2
2
1
7
Public Util.Com.
5
-
-
-
5
Rates
-
2
-
3
5
Funds
3
3
-
1
7
Separation of Fund
from Sewage
-
1
-
—
1
Manpower
5
4
4
4
17
Strikes
-
1
-
-
1
Technical Assistance
1
1
1
2
5
Cross Conn. Control
1
2
-
-
3
Salt Water Intrusion
-
1
1
-
2
Laboratory Facilities
1
1
-
-
2
Delivery of Materials
-
-
-
1
1
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Table 8
New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water Evaluation
Mater Consuaption and Safe Yield
Reservoir
Consunption
MGD
Safe Yield MGD
(Dought Basis)
System
1971
1972
1976 ext.
1930
1960's
Wanaque
(NJDWSC)
109
112
120
110
94
Pequannfflck
(Newark)
65
61
67
58
50
Fockaway
(Jersey City)
66
71
84
71
65
Hackensack
(Hack. W. Co.)
88
88
101
92
92
Little Falls
(PVWSC)
52
49
55
75
75
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Funding and Rate Comparison
Municipally owned water supplies used to contribute a large portion
of their revenue to the city's general fund, helping to lower the general
tax rate. As a result, however, many municipal supplies lagged in the
maintenance and modernization of their facilities. Some small communities
still benefit from water supply revenues. However, the larger municipal
water supplies no longer contribute to the general fund; instead, because
of the low water rates money has to be taken from the general fund to
maintain the water supply system. As a result, consumers are accustomed
to low rates and these cities now have difficulty raising rates. Since
the city "obtains the water at no cost", many ask why should there be a
charge at all? Few realize the costs associated with treatment and delivery.
Also, domestic and industrial growth on the upland watersheds has produced
a need for complete treatment plants or modifications and expansion of
existing plants for almost all New Jersey surface supplies.
Table 8 lists the annual cost for 12,000 cubic feet of water for 51
supplies. In the over 100,000 group the five supplies with higher rates
all have recently constructed new plants, large additions or extensive
control facilities. Four of the supplies with low rates are planning large
new plants or extensive modifications that will require higher rates.
The supplies that spend most for capital improvements over the preced-
ing years were found to have higher rates. In most cases, it was obvious
to visitors which of the supplies had funds available for capital expenditures,
operations and maintenance, and which did not.
Quite a few of the smaller municipal supplies combined their water and
sewage revenue. Where there is a definite separate charge for sewage, such
a procedure might be acceptable. When the charges are not separated,
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requirements for cleaning the environment have been allowed to result in
an imbalance of expenditures — always to the detriment of the water supply.
This imbalance is critical, where it occurs, because domestic and industrial
growth are placing greater pressure for expansion and development on water
supplies.
The need for change in past procedures by municipally owned supplies
was quite evident when some municipal purveyors suggested the possibility
of PUC control for municipalities. Water rates should be realistic and ade-
quate so as to maintain proper operation and maintenance, good capital
improvement, and a fair return to the city. By a "fair return to the city"
is meant revenue equivalent to what investor-owned companies pay in taxes and
earnings.
For water supplies serving under 1,000 consumers, any extensive improve-
ment is quite difficult. Investor-owned supplies are confronted with the
high cost of preparing for a rate increase, while municipally owned supplies
face the resistance of the consumer-voter.
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Table 9
New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water Evaluation
Rate Comparison Annual Cost for 12,000 ft V yr
(Basis 3000 Cubic Feet or 22,440 Gallons per Quarter and 3/4"Meter)
$/yr for 12,000 ft3
Supplies Pop.
>1000,000
10,000-
O
o
o
o
1,000-10,000 ^1000
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Monitoring and Surveillance
In June 1972 the Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with
the New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water and eleven water supplies serving
almost four million consumers, initiated a special monitoring and surveil-
lance program. As of December 1973 the EPA laboratory at Edison, N.J., had
analyzed samples six times. The water supplies, themselves, collected both
"grab" and 24-hour composite samples of raw and finished water and delivered
them to the laboratory.
The following is a list of the parameters for which the samples were
analyzed:
NH^-N, NO^-N, T-P, As, Cu, Pb, H0, Se, Na, ?n, cd, Tot PI Count,
Fecal Coliform, Total Coliform, PCB's, Insecticides and Pesticides.
To date only one sample exceeded a standard or was above a safe limit —
that for the sodium parameter. This one sample from one supply had a total
of 70 ppm, which exceeded the State recommended maximum standard of 50 ppm.
The responsible industrial dischargers upstream were located and notified
of the problem and were instructed to cease discharging.
The 11 supplies in the Monitoring and Surveillance Program were also
included in the evaluation. These results from a different laboratory
verify the good quality of the finished water being delivered.
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Water-borne Disease Outbreaks 1967-1973
Sept-Oct 1967 Cape May County - private well.
Eleven cases of infectious hepatities in a
family and friends caused by contamination
of private well by a cesspool.
May 1968 Cranford, Kenilworth and Westfield.
Several hundred cases of gastroenteritis
resulted when the heaviest rainfall in
62 years (5"/hr) caused main sewer trunks
to overflow and flood a well field.
Special sampling in addition to the routine
sampling revealed no positives. However, boil
water orders were issued by the water company
and State.
June 1969 West Patterson - public water supply.
Fifty-two persons became ill. Gastroenteritis,
diarrhea, sore throat, abdominal pains and
headaches, were reported in a new housing
developement at the top of a hill. No sto-
rage on hill resulted in pressure problems
with reversals of flow. Water became highly
colored with sediment and has an objection-
able odor. Area had a constant rate chlorine
applicator which could not cope with variations
in flow. Lines were flushed, hypochlorinated
and pressure problems eliminated.
Aug. 1971 Warren County - childrens camps.
Gastroenteritis appeared to be endemic.
Children rotated every two weeks, no cases
reported. However, a visiting basketball
team did not eat at the camp, but did drink
water. Thirty cases reported. Local health
officials traced contamination of camp well
to camp's septic system.
July-Aug 1973 Warren County - well serving a children's
camp was inadequate. The use of a surface
source, a spring, with an inoperative chlo-
rinator resulted in about 40 cases of gas-
troenteritis.
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Appendix A
New Jersey Bureau of Potable Water Evaluation
FY Budgets
A summary of the funds spent in FY 72 and 73 and allocated
for FY 74 for the Bureau of Potable Water in the Department of
Environmental Protection and laboratory support by the Department
of Health follows: (FY is July 1st to June 30th)
Year Bureau of Potable Laboratory Total
Water support
FY 1974 $148,000 $60,000 $ 208,000
FY 1973 189,000
FY 1972 178,000
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Appendix B
Rev Jersey Bureau of Potable Water Evaluation
Personnel Level Salary Ranges
As of June 23, 1973
Position
Annual Salaries
Starting Minimum
'Maximum
Chief
17 ,140
23,130
Supervising Environmental Engineers*
14,807
19,987
Principal Environmental Engineers
13,430
18,134
Principal Environmental Sanitarians
12,790
17,270
Senior Environmental Engineers
11,601
15,661
Engineer Trainee
10,022
13,529
Senior Environmental Technician
9090
12,275
Environmental Technician
7852
10,603
* Bureau of Potable Water currently has no established positions for Super-
vising Environmental Engineers.
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BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
PRESENT STAFF ORGANIZATION
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6 1 Prin. San.
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^ 3 Env. Tech.* *Two temporary under Emergency
1 Prin. Clerk-Steno Employment; Act.
2 1 Clerk-Typist
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Appendix E
BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
SUGGESTED
MINIMUM
STAFFING & ORGANIZATION
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Facilities
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Appendix F
pw 9A NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECT *
m0; 70 MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT OF T1 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1
Puivpyor Municipality _ .County
Plant No - Name - Location . . . Month 13
Date
PUMPAGE
FILTERS
CHLORINATION
CHEMICAL FEED
Plant Hap MHO
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lbs.
day
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wt
lbs
Gas
Used
lbs
Rale
lbs
day
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wt
lbs
Gas
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lbs
lbs
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3
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6
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25
25
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28
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29
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Notes: 1 Make daily entries on the report
2 Complete both sides of this report
3 Mail report before 10th day of following
month to
New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection
P 0 Box 1390
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Attn: Potable Water Program
Division of Environmental Quality
Licensed Operator - -
Business Telephone
I herein t(>rhf\ the abort' to be r arret I
Signed
(print)
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TEST RESULTS - All results in ppm or nig 1 unless etherise indicated
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Plant Del
Fluoride
Plant Del
Physical - Chemical Analyses
Bacteriological
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R = Raw D - Delivered
Plant Del
Distr Sys
No
of
Tests
Min
and
Max
No
of
Tests
Mm
and
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Color
Turb
Odor
Iron
pH
Alk |
J No of I
Samples
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No of
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3
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REMARKS (Include information on breakdowns, special problems, etc during the month)
"Bact Tube _ | Membrane Filter |
Report bact results as follows
Tube Method Bad tubes.' tola! 10 ml tubes
. Membrane Filter Colonies'100 ml (Ave )
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PW.9B NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
oct72 MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT OF T2 WATER TREATMENT PLANT
T2
Purveyor Municipality County
Plant No - Name - Location _ Month 19.
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lbs
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lbs
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lbs
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Chemical
Available F °a
lbs
lbs
lbs
Hours
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Volume
1003 galls
No
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Sol Makeup
Sol
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Ga 1
Sol Makeup
Sol
fed
Gal
Hypo
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Fide
Water
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27
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28
291
29
301
30
31!
31
Total
Ave
Notes'
1 Wake daily entries on the report
2 Complete both sides of this report
3 Mail report before 10th day of following
month to
New Jersey State Deportment of
Environmental Protection
P O Box 1390
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Attn Bureau of Potable Water
Licensed Operator
Telephone
(print)
I hrrrb\ rertif\ the ahoir in hr rarra t
Signed
p_3 Date
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TEST RESULTS - Ai! resu'ts in ppm or mg/1 unless otherwise indicated
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Plant
System
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Ave
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25
26
26
27
27
28
28
29
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30
31
31
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REMARKS (Include information on breakdowns, special problems, etc during the month)
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PW-9C
Jan 69
Purveyor
NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT OF T3 .UTER TREATMENT PLANT
T3
Municipality
County
Plant No - Name - Location __
Month
19
D
A
V
?
M
0
N
T
H
T
PUMPAGE
TEMPERATURE
GAS CHLORINATION
HYPOCH LORI NAT ION
pH
Chlorine
Free Res
Flash reading
Bacteriological
System
S
Y
9
¦ M
O
N
T
H
Cap 000 GPD
-F
Water
•F
Chlorine
Room
Feed
Rate
lbs
day
Wt
Chemical _
Available CI
Hours
Pumped
Volume
xlOOO galls
ot
Tank
lbs
UcTS
Used
lbs
No
of
Tests
Ave
Value
No of ^ D ..
c . i Results
Samples,
Sol Makeup
Sol
ted
Gal
Hvdo
Water
- —
" - T ' —
1
2" '
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
_7_
8
7
8
9
9
10
10
11
12
" 13
11
12
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
20
20
21
21
22
22
23
23
24
24
25
25
26 "
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
30
30
31
31
Tot a
Ave
Tot ol
Ave
Notes
3
Make daily entries on the report
Mail report before 10th day of following month to'
New Jersey State Department of Health
P..0 Box 1540
Trenton, New Jersey 0862*)
Attn Potable Water Program
Use rpverse side for additional notes, remarks, special problems,
Licensed Operator
Telephone i? am - 5 pm) _
(Print Namei
etc
Remarks
I hereb\ ccitif\ the abat e Iv br correct
Signed- __ .
Date
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NStt JERSEY STA'il, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BDffiAU OF POTABLE WATER
EXAMINING ENGINEER1 S REPORT
Project No.: W- Date:
Owner/Purveyor:
Municipality: County
Subject:
Location of Vforks:
Design Engineer: N. J. P. E. Lie.
Estimated Cost: $
Sources of Information
1. Application dated Signed by:
2. Engineer's Report dated
3. Engineer's Drawings dated
U. Engineer's Specifications dated
5.
6.
General Description of Project:
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WELL
Formation Logt
Name of Drillerf Date of Completion»
Well Data: (Provided yj Hot Provided X )
Total Depth: Casing'
Static Level: Screen: Tested Ileld:
Annular space batmen drill hole and casing sealed (ain, £0') • Thickness of teal
Well head. 12° or more above floor level ______________ Properly sealed ^
Well vent provided Screened and downfaclng _ Above flood level
Pernanent Puapr
Type: Capacity: Standby Power:
Control of Operation:
Discharge Piping:
Flow Meter Cheek Valve Blovoff Air-Vaeutaa Relief
Shut-off Valve _____ Discharge Pressure Gage _____ Water Level Indicator _____
Sampling Tap for Raw Water ______ Ssapling Tap for Treated Water _____
Blovoff discharges freely with an air gap
Well House:
"type of Btdldlng> Dimensions:
Elevation of Floor (In relation to adjoining ground):
Drainage for Below Ground Vault or Pipe Pit:
Land within £0 foet acquired or controlled by Purveyor: (Tea or No)
Other Data:
Pollution Hasards within 500 feet:
Pollution Hasards within 100 feett (none allowed)
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vJATER QUALITY AND TREATMENT
Water Analysis (Raw Water)>
Name of Lab.
Date
Bacteriological
No. of portions showing presence of Coliforma
/$ x 10 ml portions
Chemical-Physical (Results in mg/1 except where not applicable)
Total Solids
Alkalinity
pH
Hardness
Sodium
Remarks
Iron
Manganese
Chloride (CI)
Sulphate (SO^)
Nitrate (NO^)
Color
Odor
Turbidity
ABS/LAS
Fluoride
Type of Unit!
Make and Model)
Capacity:
Oaj Chlorinator:
CHLORINATION
Control of Operation:
Point of Application:
Contact Time:
(Check the items provided yf not provided X )
Accessories: Gas mask located outside Gas Vent Scales
Separate Room
Outside entrance only
Outward opening door
Heater
Exhaust fan, intake near floor level
Hypochlorite Feeder: Room Heater
General: Residual Test Kit
Observation window or Automatic Alarm
Anti-Siphon Device
Essential Spare Parts -
Maintenance Tools
Duplicate units for plants over 1.0 MGD
Other Treatment:
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STORAGE TANK
Type - Elevated Tank/ Standpipe/ Ground Tank/ Underground Tank
Material - Size -
Capacity - Gallons Is it adequate? (Tea or No)
Explain -
How connected to system -
Accessories - Ladders, Roof Hatch, Vent, Overflow, Blowoff, Level Indicator, Locks
Sanitary and Safety Features Yes or No
1. Roof covered (Uncovered tanks not acceptable)
2. Openings to atmosphere covered with insect screen _______
3. Hoof hatch safe against infiltration of rain water . _____
U. Proper blowoff and drain arrangement provided _______
5. Inside paint non-toxic and will not impart taste or odor to water ______
6. Installation safe against mischief and vandalism
7. Disinfection and flushing before being placed into service
8. Satisfactory drainage around base and safe against flooding ______
9. Overflow and low level warning or alarm provided
transmission/distribution mains
1. Dead ends provided with flushing device _________
2. Sufficient cover over the pipes to prevent freezing _______
3. Disinfection and flushing prior to being placed into service
it. Protection at stream or drain crossings satisfactoiy
Separation and protection from aewer3 satisfactory __________
Size (dia.) Approx. Total Length Type of Pipe
Note: Pipes less than 6" diameter are normally not acceptable.
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Other Data:
Recommendations;
A. oixamindtion of the engineering data submitted indicates that the project,
as designed, complies substantially with our Rules and Reflations.
It is therefore, recommended that the project be APPROVED and oermitc issued
for construction/derivation/distribution, subject to the usual conditions
and the following special provisos:
B, Examination of the engineering data sub.Tiitted indicates that the project,
as desinged, does not comply with our Rules and Regulations.
It is,therefore, recommended that the project be DISAPPROVED. The main
reasons for disapproval are is follows:
Respectfully submitted,
Licenses Required: Environmental Engineer
System: ¥ -
Treatment: T -
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Appendix H
Jufy67 New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection
bureau of potable water
New Well Inspection
Date Project No.
Name of Supply Municipality County
Well Designation & Location
Inspected by Title
X Indicates Defect ^ Indicates Satrs factory Remarks
1. Check-valve provided on discharge line
2. Well head raised 12" above floor level
3. Well head properly sealed, no openings except vent
4. Well vent downfaced and screened and above flooding
5. Blowoff arrangement provided
6. Blowoff line not physically connected to dram or sewer
7. Sump-pump arrangement for vault or pit provided
8. No danger of flooding of well house or pit
9. ChemicaJs not injected upstream of check-valve
10. Sampling tap for raw water provided
11. Sampling tap for treated water provided
12. Installation safe against mischief or vandalism
13. No collection of wastewater on floor or in pipe pit
14. No pollution hazards within 100' of well
15. Land within 50' acquired or controlled by purveyor
Notes & Explanations
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Sept 69
NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION OF CLEAN AIR AND WATER
POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
Inspection Report of Existing Physical Connection
Owner
Municipality
Mailing Addres:
Location (Street and No.)
Owner's Representative _
Name of Public Water Supply
Type of Device: Double Check
Tvpe of business/operation
Reduced Pressure Zone
.Date
. County
. Permit tt
. Phone _
.Size
Description of unapproved water source
Inspection
Yes/
No X
Remarks
1. Are there other connections
to public supply9
2. Are these connections also
protected9
3. Is there a bypass around
the unit7
4. Is bvpass also protected9
5. Is unit accessible for
testing9
6. Is vault subject to flooding?
7. Is vault directly connected
to sewer9
8. Are Gauges, dram cocks
satisfactory9
9. Were pressure tests
satisfactory9
NOTE: Unsatisfactory findings are to be corrected without delay. Permits are subject to revocation by this Department in
accordance with Chapter 47. P L 1966 (N J S A 58:11-9.1 et seq.) upon notification by the Local Health Department
or Water Purveyor of the continued existence of these violations. This inspection is not to be interpreted as one of
the required quarterly tests.
Inspected by —— ————— ——— Date
Title — —
REMARKS
1. Program
2. Owner
3. Water Purveyor
H-2
4. Local Health Department
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pw-18 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
73 ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT-PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY Page?
Water SuddIv Purveyor Mt. Holly Water Company Date Feb. 15,1974
Municipality Township of Mt. Holly County Burlington
Mailing Address 84 Mill St., Mt. Holly, New Jersey 08060
Administrator Mr. Arthur Cross, Jr. Lie. Operator: T A. Cross W Same
Business Phones: 609-267-0541 (office)
Person Interviewed Arthur Cross Position Manager
1. Source. Location. Description. Capacity (mad) 3 wells: Green St. Plant-Well //3-1.44: Well #4-1.0
Woodlane Plant-Well if5-2.16
Est Total Effective Cap (mgd) U. 6
2 Treatment" Green St.Plant: aeration(forced) , chlorination(gas) , pH adjustment(caustic)
filtration(pressure) (1700 gpm)
Woodlane Plant: aeration, chlorinationfgas). pH adiustment(caustic).filtration(pressure)
(1500 gpm) Est. Total Effective Cap (mgd) 4 ¦ 6
3 Finished Water Storage: Description, Capacity (MGI Basin St. standpipe 1.25, Marne St. standplpe 1.2
Lamberton standpipe-0.05 Est. Total Effective (MG) 2.25
4 Auxiliary Power Diesel generator-Green St. Plant-Well #3
5 Emergency Interconnections none
6. Plant Delivered (mgd)* Maximum 1.95 (2-72) Minimum 2.75 (8-72) Annual Average 2.2
Bulk Purchase From None mgd
Bulk Sale To Mt* Laurel MUA-Rancocas Supply 0.10 mgd
7. Number of Services 5908 % Metered 100 Total Est. Population Serviced 23,000
8. Municipalities served and est. services in each Mt. Holly 3520, Hainsport 666, Lumberton 860,
Eastampton 420, Westampton 442
9. Distribution Mains. Size _4 to 12 ins. Pressures 45 to _70 pSi Fire Hydrants Yes
10 Water restrictions None
11 New Construction & Project # None
12. Plant Chemical Physical Analysis (type, freq ) pH, Fe, CI 2, r-nlnr, i-nrh-Mi ty
Monthly bacteriological sampling of system by purveyor No required 18
Name of Laboratory Own facilities
1-1
No taken
M6419
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PW-10
June 73
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORT ¦ PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Page 2
Water Supply Purveyor Mt. Holly Water Company Date Feb. 15 ,1973
14 Deficiencies noted
Source
Treatment Treatment not provided for filter backwash at Green Street Plant
Storage and Distribution
Other Several bacteriological samples which are taken on the same time at the same location
are counted as separate samples.
15 Sampling Dates/Comments Satisfactory except for low free chlorine residual (0.05)
16 Adequacy of facilities
Excellent [ ]
Good
fc]
Fair [ ]
Poor ( ]
Unsatisfactory
Condition of facilities
Excellent [ ]
Good
ft]
Fair f 1
Poor f ]
Unsatisfactory
Operation of facilities
Excellent [ )
Good
M
Fair 11
Poor [ 1
Unsatisfactory
Specific Comments
Operator's Reports
17 Immediate Requirements* 1) Upgrade bacteriological sampling program to conform to Lhc
following fifanHards a) Each pnrrinn nf rhp Hi fifrihnH nn fiy.'-itfm should hp samplpH
weekly, b) Multiple samples taken at the same time and local.inn shall count as one
sample, c) Collect a minimum of 18 distrib-ution samples month"! v. 2) Provtde__w;istewater
treatment for filter backwash.
18 General Recommendations
*NOTE Kindly inform this Department of your actions relative to implementation of item 17 within 14 days of receipt
Inspected Reviewed 4/17/73
Signature Signature / I TJ^\, ^ Pate
Howard Wiseman » Chlef
Name V-* Name
Environmental En ginp.p.r —Bur. Q-f-
Titte T —9
1 TT .T ¦ •*»! • *
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rorm with suggested revisions.
WATER SUPPLY SURVEY REPORT
Water Supply Purveyor
Municipal ity County
Mailing Address
Administrator Lie. Required: T- W-
Number Held : T- W-
Busmess Phones:
Person Interviewed Position
1. Source: Location, Description, Capacity (mgd)
Page I
Fi 1 e //
IJ.iLe
Safe Yield/Allocation (mgd)
2. Treatment:
Est. Total Effective Cap. (mgd)
3. Finished Water Storage: Description, Capacity(MG)
Est. Total Effective (MG)
A. Auxiliary Power
5- Emergency Interconnections
6.a.Total Demand (mgd): Average Annual: Peak: Winter: Summer:
b. Demand: Commercial 'mgd) Industrial (mgd) Doirestic (mgd)
c-Plant capacity (Design) (ingd)
d-Bulk Purchase From (mgd)
e.Bulk Sale To (mgd)
7. Number of Services % Metered Total Est. Population Serviced
8. Municipalities served and est. services in each
9. Distributional Mains: Size to 'ins. Pressures to psi FLre Prot.
Storage: Number (mg) , Number Uncove.acl R
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_2_ File
Date
11. Watershed Program:
12. Water Restrictions
13. New Construction, Project# & Cost:
14.
Financial Data:
Control of funds:
Water Rates:
General fund
_Separate
Annual Income:
Annual Expenses:
PUC Action:
15. Chemical-Physical Analysis_
Nnmo ot Laboratory Submitting
chemical Data
Opf
By
~
~
U
Cort
By
~
u
Dflto of
Certification
MO
OLDQ
Laboratory Operated By
1 - State
2 — Water Supply
3 — Locfll Health
4 — Privoto
5 — Othor
Certified by
1 - State
2 - EPA
3 ~ Moi Certified
CHEMICAL (MG/L)©
A r sen »r 10 05 |
Barium (1 0)
Cadmium {0 01)
Chloride 1260)
Chromium C'^l (0 5|
Copper (11
C va n id e (0 2 i
F luoride
ABS (0 5)
Iron 10 3)
Lend 10 05 \
Mnrionnnsfl (0 OS)
Mercury
Nickel
Cobs It
•
•
•
1
ft
• !
•
•
1
•
•
—
u
• I
—
—
0
I*!
.
1*1
N itrate (N 03)145)
Organics-Cnrbon absorbs*
CCE i.O 2\
CAE
Selent u m (0 01)
Si Iver 10 05)
Sort) um
Sulfeto 1250)
Zinc 15)
A Ikft 11 n i iv 1 As
Hnitl'iflss (As
pH
TDS
PHYSICAL ©
Cr>Jor (15 s u I 1Mb* thi
Odor 13 S U 1 I Ma * this
Nrbut.tv <5 S U ) (Mhx
s r«po* 1 period)
report pen-od)
this report pei'od)
PESTICIDE
(PPB) ®
A Idrin < 17)
C(i lord ft fie (3 J
DDT (42)
Die I d rm (17)
I nrir i n M )
H optn chlor (181
) Hepinchlor Epoxirie'Vtlj
[_?._) I indane (56)
M etho *chfor 1351
Toxaphene 15}
Total organophorous
cbrbamate compound4
~'~I "ZIJ.
i
i
,
i_ _ U - - -l
j .
—
nod
RADIOCHEMICAL ©
SR 90 (10dCi/LI
RA ^ 26 (3cCi/LI
Gr Beta (1000 oCi/L]
G r AIpha
Tntium
Footnotes Requency: A-annual, S-semi-annual
1 l,,i from »h0m ».Bter .s pu.chaseri Q-Quarterly, M-monthly, W-weekly, D-daaly
2 I imiis in parentheses from 1962 PHS Dunking Writer Standards H"~Hourly
Limits in pnronthnies from PHS Mnnufil 1920
Annual State Analysis-
Fluoridation
date
Residual maintained
(mg/1) Checked_
1-4
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Date
16. Bacteriological
Sampling net
Resampling procedure_
_Sampling Schedule
Map
MONTH
AND
YEAR
MO
Minimum Number of
Samples Required
Per Month ®
Nil me of Laboratory Submitting
Bacteriological Oatn
Opf
By
Com
Bv
~ !
~
~
~
U [
MO
Opto of
Certification
CAY
VR
I i
-i i
Laboratory Operated By
1 - Stale
2 - Water Supply
3 — local Health
4 — Private
5 — Other
13
I Certified by
^ - State
2 - EPA
3 — N ot C ©f \ i fied
TUBE METHOD
NUMBER
OF
SAMPLES
~ 10 ML OR
O '00 ML STANDARD PORTIONS
NUMBER
OF
TUBES
NUMBER
POSITIVE
tubes@
%
POSITIVE
TUBES
©
SAMPLES HAVING
3 or MORE 10 ML
OR 5 100 ML
TUBES POSITIVE
NUMBER
% POSITIVE
MEMBflANE FILTER METHOD
NUMBER
OF
SAMPLES
number
OF
COLIFORM
MEAM
COLIFORM
DENSITY
PER
100 ML ©
SAMPLES HAVtNG
COLIFORM DENSI-
TIES EXCEEDING
3/50 4/100. 7/200.
13/500 MLS @
NUMBER
% POSITIVE
J L
i_L
+4-
u L
_L
I I
I • I
Footnotes
3 See Figure t PHS Drinking Water Standards (1SW2J
G Any member of the coliform grouc of bnclona
7 Should not exceed 10% per month, if 10 ml portions are used, or 60% il 100 ml portions nio used
fl II 10 ml portions ere used, should not exceed 5% in 20 or more samples per month nor one sample in less Ihan 20 per month if 100 ml portions
are used should not exceed 20% in 6 or more samples per month nor one sample in less than 6 per month
9 The arithmetic means density of ail standard samples pet month shall not exceed 1 per 100 ml
is Should nol exceed 5% in 20 or more sample'* per month, nor 1 sample in less thnn 20 per month
State bacteriological sampling program: Wo. required
Results
No.taken
1-5
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Date _
17. Problems noted:
Source
Treatment
Storage_
Distnbution_
Other
18. Adequacy of plant Excellent j_^j
i—1—1
Condition of plant Excellent I
Operation of plant Excellent | j
Specific Comments
Good j
Fair |
| Poor
! Unsatis.
Good | j
Fair j
i Poor 1
I |
; Unsatis.
Good p " j
Fair j
Poor j
, Unsatis.
19. Recommendations: Immediate
20. Recommendations: Long Range
Report Prepared By:
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report or a survey or tne
Passaic Valley Water Commission Laboratory Appendix J
P.O. Box 198
Little Falls, New Jersey 07^2*+
on September 20, 1973
by
Mr. Jerry L. Bundy, Survey Officer
New Jersey State Department of Health
John Fitch Plaza
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
The equipment and procedures employed in the bacteriological analyses of water
by this laboratory conformed with the provisions of Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater (13th edition - 1971) and with the pro-
visions of the Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards, except for the
items marked with a cross "X" on the accompanying form EPA-103 (Rev. 3-71).
Items marked with a "U" could not be determined at the time of the survey.
I terns marked "0" do not apply to the procedures programmed in this laboratory.
Specific deviations are described with appropriate remedial action for compli-
ance in the following recommendations:
I terns
11. Autoclave
As the autoclave frequently heats slowly and often fails to reach
sterilizing temperature in the maximum allowable time of 30
minutes, a high-pressure steam line should be provided or the
present autoclave replaced to ensure that lactose broth or media
containing lactose will not be exposed to any heat longer than
60 minutes during sterilization of media.
28. Dilution tubes
Containers used for dilution tubes must have rubber stoppers or
leak-proof screw caps.
3*t. Steri 1 ization of media
The maximum elapsed time for exposure of sugar broths to any heat
(from the time the autoclave door is closed until the medium is
removed from the autoclave) is 1 hour. Excessive exposure of
sugars, especially lactose, may result in hydrolysis, which in
turn will give false-positive reactions with some non-coliform
bacteria. Therefore, it is recommended this autoclave be
repaired or replaced to meet the above I-hour maximum.
50. MF Procedure
Graduated cylinders may be used when sample volume is greater
than 20 ml. Most large sample volumes can be measured in 100-ml
graduates.
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It Is recommended that separate sterile graduates be used with
different samples of especially heavily polluted waters. When
this is not possible, the inside of graduate should be rinsed
with three small volumes (25-30 ml) of sterile dilution water
before the next sample is tested.
After all the sample has passed through the membrane filter, the
sides of the funnel walls should be rinsed down with at least
20 ml of sterile dilution water. The rinse should be repeated
twice after all the first rinse has passed through the filter.
The purpose of the funnel rinse is to flush all droplets of a
sample from the funnel walls to the membrane filter. Extensive
tests have shown that with proper rinsing technique bacterial
retention by the funnel walls is negligible.
PERSONNEL
Mr. Frank DeHooge is the Supervisor, Pufification Water Shed.
Mr. Richard Roby is the Assistant Supervisor, Purification Water Shed.
The following are approved for the Presumptive Test, Confirmed Test,
Completed Test, Standard Plate Count, and Direct Coliform (MF)
Count:
Mr. William Read, Chief Chemist
Mr. Zoltan Paroczay, Chemist
Mr. Charles Russin, Senior Laboratory Technician
Mr. George Fletcher, Senior Laboratory Technician
Mr. Frank DeHooge Jr., Water Analyst
CONCLUSION
The procedures and equipment in use at the time of the survey complied
in general with the provision of Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater (13th edition - 1971) and the Public Health
Service Drinking Water Standards, and with correction of deviations
listed, it is recommended that the results be accepted for the
4# J 41".
bacterial examination of waters under interstate regulation.
This is an Interstate Carrier Water Supply.
Thank you for your cooperation in this evaluation.
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NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECT^S^0™11* K
TABULATION OF ANALYTICAL DATA FROM PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
ROUTINE /SPECIAL/NEW WELL
Name of Supply Date Collected
Municipality County Collected by
BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
| SAMPLE NUMBER
Point of Col lection
Cotiform Organisms
5 x 10 ml Tubes
M F
Col s /100 ml
CL 2 Residual (mg ^ 1)
F ree
T ofo 1
i
Present in
,
f
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ANALYSES
Figures iri porp^'i.escs ndicate maximum ccncentralicn permitted by the N J Potable Water Standards
Dcler/runof icn -esjJ^s in mg /\ except color, odor, turbidity, and pH
SAMPLE NUMBtP !
«
.
Collection Pc--nt
Colo- ro
Odor (Tin
Turbtdity l"5)
Total Solid-* (500)
Total Hardness (150)
Chlor.de (O (250)
pH
AlkoJmity to pH 4
Nitrate (NC 3) (30)
Total Iron (Fe) fO 3)
Manganese (Mn) (0 05)
Fiuor.de (F) (1 5)
AB5/LAS 10 5)
Sodium (Na) (50)
Sulpha'e (SO 4 ) (250)
Rftmorks
K-l
ryir.V^
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Appendix L
WATER AND WASTEWATER COURSES
TO BE OFF HI ED BY NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
FALL 1972 AND SPRING 1973
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operations (120 Hours)
Institution Commencing Date
Contact
1. Burlington County Voc. October 1972
& Tech. High School Dates to be announced
Woodlsaa Rd., Mt. Holly,
N. J. 00060
2. Camden County Voc. &
Tech. Schools
Sicklerville, N. J.
06081
3. fiBsax County Voc.
School
209 Franklin St.,
Bloomfield, N. J.
07003
4. Hopewell Valley Com-
munity Adult School
425 rialn St.,
Pennington, N. J.
06534
5. Middlesex County Voc.
& Tech- High School
Con vary Blvd.,
Woodbridge, N. J.
07095
6. horris County Voc.
Tech* School
400 E* Main St.
Denvllle, N. J.
07834
7. Ocean County Voc.-
Tech. School
W. Water St., Tons
River, N. J. 08753
September 1972
TueB. and Thurs.
September 26, 1972
Tues. and Thurs.
September 2$, 1972
Hon. and Wed.
Mr. Harold Boughton
(609)-267-4226
Mr. William Lundgren
(609 >-767-7000 act. 4o
Mr. John P. Karaska
(201)-961 -7902
Mr. G. Randla Ackerman
(609)-737-1511
September 18, 1972 Mr* Alfred S* Snanuel
Hon. and Wed. - Woodbridge (201)-257-3300
Tues. and Thurs* - E.
Brunswick
September 18, 1972
Hon* and Wed*
September 18, 1972
Mon. and Wed*
Mr* Anthony Ciardi
(201)-627-4600
Mr* William Irving
(201)-349-8425
Advance Water Operations - Parts I and II (90 Hours Minimum)
Institution Commencing Date
Contact
1* Burlington County Voc. October 1972
& Tech. High School Dates to be announces
Woodlane Rd,, }ft* Holly,
N. J. 06060
L-l
Mr. Harold Boughton
(609)-267-4226
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Institution
Cormnenclng Data
Contact
2, Camden County Voc, &
Tech* Schools
Sicklerville, N, J,
08081
September 1972
Tuea. and Thurs.
Mr. William Lundgren
(609)-767-7000 Ert. 1*0
3. Middlesex County Col-
lego
Vfoodbridge A vs.,
Slison, N. J.
08817
U. Morris County College
Rte. 10, Dover, N. J.
07801
5. Ocean County College
Toms River, N. J.
08753
September 13» 1972
Wednesdays
September 18, 1972
Mondays
September 18, 1972
Mondays
Dr. FTank Spano
(201)-51*8-6000 Ext, 310
Mr* William G. Huber
(201)-361-5000 Est, 237
Prof. William H. Brooks
(201)-255-UOOO
Sanitary Chemistry (Lab. Analyses "in Water and Wastewater)
Middlesex County College January 1973 Dr« Frank Spano
Woodbridge Avb., Qiison, Dates to be announces (201 )-5U8-6000 Ext. 310
N. J. 08817
Hanagemant Techniques for Water and Wastewater Supervisors (3 Two-day Sessions)
Rutgers University November 10, 1972 University Extension Div.
New Brunswick, N. J. Friday and Saturday (201)-932-2320
08903
L-2
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Appendix M
Water Supply Laws, Rules and Regulations
Laws governing all aspects of water supply are contained mainly in
Titles 58, 23, 24, 40, 48 and 13.
Separate rules and regulations have been published. These include
the following:
* Potable Water Standard
Approval of Public Water Supply Systems and
Water Treatment Plants
Standards for the Construction of Water Supply
Systems for Realty Improvements
Individual and Semi-public Water Supply Code
Sale of Non-Alcoholic Beverages and
Bottled Water
Plumbing Code
* Licensing of Superintendents or Operators
Licensing of Well Drillers
Sealing of Abandoned Wells
* Mandatory Chlorination - July 3, 1966
* Guidelines for Backflow Protection Program of Industrial
Commercial Establishments
* Installation of Physical Connections
* Copy Attached
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Potable Water Standards
New Jersey
State Department of Environmental Protection
NEW JERSEY
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
POTABLE WATER STANDARDS
Pursuant to authority vested in it by the Revised Statutes, and
Chapter 33, P.L. 1970 the State Department of Environmental
Piuleclion of the State of New Jersey has established the following
Potable Water Standards for employment in the administration
of the laws and regulations of this State relating to any waters
used for drinking or culinary purposes. All prior rules, regula-
tions or standards relating to potable water quality in this State
as may have been established or adopted on various dates by the
Department of Health of the State of New Jersey are hereby re-
scinded.
State Department of Environmental Protection
of the State of New Jersey
Richard J Sullivan
State Commissioner of Environmental Protection
Filed with the Secretary of State: August 21, 1967
Effective Date October 1, 1967
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POTABLE WATER STANDARDS
SECTION 1 —DEFINITIONS
1.1 The Coliform group of organisms shall mean and include all
aerobic and faculative anaerobic gram-negative non-spore-
forming bacilli which ferment lactose with gas formation.
The procedures for demonstration of this group of organisms
shall conform either to those of the "completed test" of the
Multitube Fermentation Technique, or with the Membrane
Filter Technique, as set forth in "Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater," current edition, pre-
pared, approved and published jointly by the American Public
Health AssociatiQn, American Water Works Association, and
Water Pollution Control Federation.
1.2 The standard sample for the bacteriological test shall consist
of five (5) standard portions of ten milliliters (10 ml.) when
s the Multitube Fermentation Technique is used; or of one (1)
•Jj portion of one hundred milliliters (100 ml.) when the Mem-
brane Filter Technique is used.
1.3 Public Potable. Water Supply — A municipally or privately
owned water supply, approved by the New Jersey State De-
partment of Envuonmental Protection, under the provisions
of Article 1, Chapter 10 of Title 58 and Article I, Chapter 11
of T;t!e 58 of !he Revised Statutes, which is distributed to
consumers thiough a public water sunply system
1.1 Public Water Supply System — A miuiiLipally or privately
owned system comprising structures winch operating alone
oi with other structures result in the derivation, conveyance
(or transmission) or distribution of water for potable or do-
mestic purpose^ to consumers in twenty or move dwellings or
ptoperties; this definition does not include a public water
treatment plant.
1.5 Semipublic Water Supply System — A semipublic water
supply is a water supply system from which water is supplied
for potable or domestic purposes to consumers in more than
one but less than twenty dwellings or properties OR from
which water from other than a public potable water supply
as defined in these standards is used or made available for
potable or domestic purposes to employees, tenants, members,
guests, or the public at large in commercial offices, industrial,
multiple dwellings or semipublic buildings, such as: rooming
and boarding houses, hotels, motels, tourist cabins, mobile
home parks, restaurants, camps of all types, day and board-
ing schools, clubhouses, hospitals and other institutions, or
is used in connection with the manufacture or handling of
ice, dairy products, food or drinks.
SECTION 2 — BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY
.1 Sampling Frequency
a. The owner of each public water supply system shall assure
that the water therefrom is routinely sampled, and ex-
amined for bacteriological quality, in accordance with the
following table. For populations between those shown,
interpolation may be used.
Population
Served
Minimum
Number of
Samples/
Population
Served
Minimum
Number of
Samples/
Month
Month
1,000 or less
1
80,000
58
2,000
2
90,000
64
3,500
3
100,000
70
5,000
4
125,000
80
7,000
6
150,000
90
10,000
8
175,000
100
12,500
10
200,000
110
15,000
lli
300,000
130
17.500
14
400,000
150
20,000
16
500,000
170
30,000
24
600,000
185
40,000
32
700,000
200
50,000
40
800,000
215
60,000
46
900,000
230
70,000
52
1,000,000
245
b. The minimum
frequency
of routine bacteriological sam
pling from each semipublic water supply system, unless a
differing frequency is required by other specific statutes,
codes, or rules and regulations promulgated by the New
Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, the
New Jersey State Department of Health, or ordinances
promulgated by the municipality or the local board of
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health, shall be four (4) samples per year taken at quar-
terly intervals.
c. Samples taken in compliance with this Subsection shall be
taken from points at various locations within the distribu-
tion system so as to determine the quality of water being
distributed to consumers. Samples taken at the source of
supply, or for water treatment plant control purposes,
shall not be included in computing the total number of
samples examined.
d. In determining the number of samples taken and examined
monthly, those taken by the local board of health may be
included, provided all results are assembled and available
for inspection, and that the bacteriological tests have been
performed in accordance with these Standards.
e All results of samples taken in compliance with this sub-
section shall be assembled, recorded, and maintained by
the owner of the water supply system for inspection by
the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Pro-
tection, the New Jersey State Depaitment of Health or
the local board of health.
Sampling Technique
All persons taking potable water samples for examination for
bacteriological quality shall conform to the following pro-
cedures :
a. The standard samples shall be collected in sterile bottles,
care being taken not to contaminate the neck of the bottle
or the stopper during collection.
b If the water to be sampled is chlorinated, the sample shall
be freed of chlorine or chloramines, and the procedure
given in "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Wastewater," current edition, shall be followed (All
sterile 125 ml. (4 oz.) glass-stoppered bottles provided by
the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Pro-
tection or the New Jersey State Department of Health and
intended for the sampling of drinking water contain a de-
chlorinating agent. The bottles should therefore not be
rinsed out prior to taking the sample.)
2.3 Bacteriological Standards
All water intended for potable purposes shall conform to the
following bacteriological standards:
The presence of organisms of the Coliform group, as indicated
by standard samples examined in accordance with the speci-
fied procedure, shall not exceed the following limits:
(1) When the Multitube Fermentation Technique is used:
a. Organisms of the Coliform group shall be absent in
all five (5) of the standard 10 ml. portions constitut-
ing the standard sample, when only on (1) single
sample is examined.
b. In a series of samples not more than ten percent
(10%) of the standard 10 ml. portions shall show the
presence of organisms of the Coliform group.
(2) When the Membrane Filter Technique is used:
a. Organisms of the Coliform group shall be absent in
the standard portion of 100 ml. when only one (1)
single standard sample is examined.
b. In a series of samples the arithmetical mean density
of organisms of the Coliform group shall not exceed
one (1) colony per 100 ml.
SECTION 3 —PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY
3.1 Water intended for potable purposes shall not contain im-
purities in concentrations which may be hazardous to the
health of the consumer or be corrosive to the water supply
system. Substances used in its treatment shall not remain
in the water in concentrations greater than required by good
practice. Substances which may have a deleterious physiolog-
ical effect, or for which physiological effects are not known,
shall not be introduced into the system in a manner which
would permit them to reach the consumer.
3.2 Physical Characteristics
The physical characteristics of water intended for potable
purposes shall not exceed the following limits:
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a Turbidity — not to exceed 5 parts per million (Milligrams
per Liter) (silica scale).
b Color — not to exceed 10 units (standard cobalt scale)
c Taste — the water shall ha\e no objectionable taste.
d Odor — Cold Odor Quality shall not exceed Intensity III
in accoidance with the procedure given in "Standard
Methods for the Examination of Water and Industrial
Wastes," — tenth edition.
Chemical Characteristics
a The presence of the following substances in excess of
the concentrations listed, in water intended for potable
purposes, shall constitute grounds for the rejection of the
supply.
Substance
Arsenic (As)
Barium (Ba)
Cadmium (Cd)
Chromium (hexavalent Cr+ 6)
Cyanide (CN)
Fluoride (F)
Lead (Pb)
Selenium (Se)
Silver (Ag)
Maximum Concentration
0 05 ppm (Mg/L)
1.00 "
0.01 "
0.05 "
0.20
2.00 "
0.05 "
0 01 "
0 05 "
b The following chemical substances should not be present
in a water intended for potable purposes in excess of, or
(where applicable) below, the listed concentrations. Their
presence may constitute grounds for the rejection of the
supply if, in the opinion of this Department, such sub-
stances, either singly or in combination, are present in
such concentrations as would render the water unduly cor-
rosive, unpalatable, hazardous to the consumers or aesthe-
tically objectionable.
Substance
Recommended Concentration
Maximum Minimum
A.BS/LA.S*
05
Chloride (CI)
250.0
Copper(Cu)
1 0
Fluoride (F)
1 5
Hardness (as Ca C03)
150.0
Iron (Fe)t
0.3
Manganese (Mn)t
0 05
Nitrate (NOj)
30.0
Phenolic Compounds
0.001
(as phenol)
Sodium (Na)
50 0
Sulfate (S04)
250.0
Total Dissolved Solids
500.0
Zinc (Zn)
50
ppm (Mg/L)
1.0 ppm (Mg/L)
50.0 "
* Alkyl-Benzene-Sulfonate and Linear-Alkyl-Sulfonate, or similar
Methylene Blue Reactive Substances contained in synthetic deter-
gents
+ See subsection 3 3c
c A public water supply, prior to distribution, shall be sub-
jected to an appropriate remo\al process if the raw water
contains concentrations exceeding 0.6 ppm iron or 0.1 ppm
manganese.
SECTION 4 —BIOLOGICAL QUALITY
4.1 Water intended for potable purposes shall be free from:
a. Visible organisms such as algae, algal diatoms, crustaceans,
arachnids, and larvae.
b. Those micro-organisms which render the water unpalat-
able, or unaesthetic to the consumer.
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WKKEVER DEPARTMENT AW/BR COMMiSSIOHER OF
RUM APPEARS II SHALl MEAN AHO REfER TO THE
KFMTHEKr AMD/OR MISMER OF EHViUlh
jawl nmm*^ ——
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Rev. 1969
RUIES AND REGULATIONS
ON
LICENSING
OF
SUPERINTENDENTS
OR OPERATORS
OF
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
PUBLIC WATER TREATMENT PLANTS, AND
PUBLIC SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
NEW JERSEY STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
INDEX
Pag-e
Examining Board - 4
Examinations - 4
Applications - 4
Filing Fee 4
Examination Admittance Requirements 6
Examination Weights - . ¦ 12
Licenses J 2
Classification of Licenses 12
Restriction on Use of Licenses 13
Violation of Regulations - 13
APPENDIX I
Statutes Relating to Licenses and the
employment thereto 14
APPENDIX II
What Candidates should know in preparing
for examinations - 18
APPENDIX III
Suggested Texts for Review by
Prospective Licensees 19
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NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH
PREFACE
This booklet has been prepared for the purpose o/assisling
those interested in becoming a licenced operator or
superintendent of a Public A'ater Supplv Svstem Public
Water Treatment Plant or Public Sewage Treatment Plant
Public health is rapidlv expanding both in scope and in the
application of technical methods The necesbit\ for training
was an important reason lor the passage of laws in 191 g
requiring licenses lor persons emploved as superintendents or
operators The necessitv for employing trained and qualified
personntl has become imperative
Various universities and colleges offer courses in the
samtarv and biological sciences
In addition to courses giving collegiate credits special
courses are offered from time to time in particular a=pecls lor
those interested in operations of Public Hater Supplv Sv°lenir
Public Water Treatment Plants and Public &ev,igr Treat mem
Plants
In eva/uaung applications for admissions it, pvammarmn
the New Jersev High School Equivalent Certificate will br
recognized as the equivalent to graduation frori >in accredited
hish school Information concerning the spcuring of such i
Certificate can be obtained from the Divisio'i of Acadenm
Credentials Slate Department of Education Trenton \rv
Jersev
Field experience and naming under qualihrd supervision
ib an important supplement toformal education
Examination inquiries should be addressed (0 Siai*
Department of Health Bureau of Examination ,md Ljcen=ir;
P 0 Bo* 1540 Trenton. New Jersev 086 !>
The State bcparl menl of Health or the State of New
.Jersev puruanl to th" authontv vested in it bv Chapter 177
l,aiv, of l'M7 herebv promulgates the following Rules and
Rppulalion. fro\eriiing the examination and licensing of
superintendents or operators of Public Water Supplv Svstems
Public Water Treatment Plants and Public Sewage Treatment
Plants All prior Itnles and Kegulations in these matters
adopted on various dates bv the Department of Health of the
SUate of New Jersey arc heiel>\ resci nded
STATh*. DEPARTMENT OI-" HEALTH OF
THE STATE OK NEW JEKSE'i
IIOSCOEP HANDLE, M 0 M I'll
Com/nc uoncr of Health
FiIpJ' rtrn iivolSI. I r JnnuarvT, liilfl
'effective cijtc Oti.ihp /, TMjJj
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KULFS AMD KKGIU A HONS
I K\AMINING BOAKP A He i"l of }- x.mnnrr- i- h'.rpb\
»'V' t'tfiv1 ' 'i irn horir \ n'
^ "S i ! S 1 ^
1u>s Hoarr «!k.>ll bo ¦ '•mnr^'-d ol ^rrt^ri enumeeniv:
pc-ms^i' i »>' the Dep^rtm ni .ir^c a^"vc^ engaged
cjne" rip'»ti»*ni ¦. or opera*'"^ h i*! •? at leaM fiv<- vfdrc
exnenencf -n the ^r>erai oi o* p ib a watnr *ui>pl\ ^stemt
pub1 •„ witer treatment p*'*il« "r public *>ewapt tiealment
whti'- ! i ibe S\a.e of Nr". ior*»\ arcl rw ^cs^mj. a current
lice" e (o" fine >»r aP at tho •¦tip ol ,io >v n'rpru 1 hi memb( rr<
of the Board ol hxamirers *h^ll i ^pointed l,s the Stpt*
Comms or?r of Health nn'l &1m'' ho '* rpiirurd of no! more
th'tn three (.<) r^pre^exvatp ns frijjn ¦ hr \\ a>er W ^4 s f c'd and
roi ^nfp thin thre° (3* ("' tre V-v a;rc Wnrk- 'icM and at
'n.-sj ^ -?e ()\ from the der r .i"» )' ft ',incer' ig pT^mnel at
[n \haL be pud f*>i the services o! the
rrember^ of the Hoard of .irp'ner- but thc\ shall be
reimbursed tor their nc~',rs*ar\ expe-ive. incurred ir performing
I hi* H-nu^s herc;n prescnbT1
Tlic Board of E\ammers «hn'l keep minuter of its meetings
and u *hMl transmit recommendations tKrovi<:h the Buroavi
01 Rxaminauon and Licenmn" to tlio C om*ni»»sinncr
2 EXAMINATIONS lur I'con--'"- to operate public nator
i-upi>lv '-v-tem1- public wa;n tr»\ tmejit pl.inis and p.i nin.itioiis ^^ali be
iraoe on forms to he I ri i<-hcd '~v the Uej'nrtn-.ent
•\pplicatior- for admissi'-n in examinations shall be oled «i''i
ihe Bmean o! Kydinination and Lice n'ars full tinii' complete operating experience in a
utilil. at least eqiovalent to tint to he epartniriit of Health ill subject
inn' t'T rec|uirerl h\ licet" e lieoip "ought
AM)
1 ne m'hm. f'iH t.inc c.minlete operating experience in a
ulilitv at l(,i-t eipnvalent to that to tie rn rrecl b\ the licence
souj'hi |iru\ ¦
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Advanced Course approved bv the Stale Department of HeBlth
in subject matter required b\ license being sought
A\D
One vear full time working experience in a position
Tequmng direct administrative responsibihtv for design and
construction and placing ot public water supplv svslems. public
water treatment plants, or public sewage treat merit plants into
operation, provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
OR
One year full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided, such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
One vear of full time operating experience while m
possession of a valid license one frade lower than that sought
b Associate Degree related to engineering or non-reiated
college degree and successful completion of an Advanced
Course approved bv the Stale Department of Health in subject
matter required bv license being sought
A\D
Two vears full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered hv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bw this Department for this
purpose
OR
Two vears of full lime operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than I hat sought
c High School graduate or Equivaleiicv Certificate with
-.uccesstul completion oi an Introduction and an Advanced
Course approved bv the State Department of Health in subiect
matter required bv license being sought
WD
Four sears full time complete operating experience in
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sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
Three vears of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
c High School graduate or Equivalency Certificate wilh
successful completion of an Introduction and an Advanced
Course approved b\ the State Department of Health in subject
matter required bv license being sought
AND
Five vears full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
bought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
Five vears of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
T-2
a College Degree related to engineering field or New Jerses
Professional Engineer's license and successful completion of an
Advanced Course approved bv the State Department of Health
in subject matter required hv license being sought
AND
One vear full time working experience in a position
requiring direct administrative responsibility for design and
construction and placing of public water supplv svstems, public
water treatment plants or public sewage treatment plants inio
operation, provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
OR
One vear full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OH
One vear of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid licen.se one grade lower than that sought
b Associate Degree related to engineering or non-related
college degree and successful completion oi an Advanced
Course approved bv the State Department of Health in subject
matter required by license being sought
AND
Two vears full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered by the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
Two years of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
c High School graduate or Equivalency Certificate with
successful completion of an Introduction anil an Advanced
8
Course approved Ik the State Department ol Health in suhiecl
malter required b\ license being sought
AND
Four vears lull time complete operating experience in a
utilii\ at last equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved h\ this Department for this
purpose
OR
Four lears of full time operating experience while in
possession ol a valid license one grade lower than t hat sought
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a College Degree related to engineering field or New Jersev
Professional Engineer's license
AND
One vear full time working experience in a position
requiring direct administrative responsibility for design and
construction and placing of public water supplv systems, public
water treatment plants or public sewage treatment plants into
operation provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
OR
One vear lull time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
b Associate Degree related to engineering or non-related
college degree
AND
One vear full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose.
c High School graduate or Equivalency Certificate and
successtul completion ol a course approved bv the State
Department ol Health in subject matter required by license
being sought
AND
Three vears full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered by the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
Equivalent training and/or experience mav be accepted in
lieu of completion of courses The academic qualifications is a"
basic requirement and no substitution is to be accepted
License Classifications
PUBLIC SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
S-l
a College Degree related to engineering field or New .Jersey
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Professional Engineer's license and successful completion of an
Advanced Course approved by the State Department of Health
in subject matter required by license being sought
AND
Two years full time working experience in a position
requiring direct administrative responsibility for design and
construction and placing of public water supply systems, public
water treatment plants, or public sewage treatment plants into
operation, provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
OR
Two years full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator in responsible charge approved bv this
Department for this purpose
OR
Two vears of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
b Associate Degree related to engineering or college degree non-
related and successful completion of an Advanced Course
approved by the State Department ot Health in subject matter
required bv license being sought
AND
Three vears full time complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved by this Department for this
purpose
OR
Three vears of full time oj>eratinp experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
c High School graduate or Equivalency Certificate with
successful completion of an Introduction and an Advanced
Course approved by the State Department of Health in subject
matter required by license being sought
AND
Five vears full time complete operating experience 111 a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved b\ this Department lor this
purpose
OR
Five vears of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license ona grade lower than thai sought
S-2
a College Degree related to engineering field or New lersev
Professional Engineer's license and successful completion of an
Advanced Course approved by the State Department of Health
in subject matter required by license being sought
AND
One vear full time working -experience in a position
requiring direct administrative responsibility for design and
construction and placing of public water supply systems, public
water treatment plants or public sewage treatment plants into
operation, provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
10
OR
One year full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered by the license
sought provided, such experience has been obtained urtder a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
One year of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
b Associate Degree related to engineering or non-related
college degree and successful completion of an Advanced
Course approved bv the State Department of Health in subject
matter required bv license being sought
AND
Two vears full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved b\ this Department for this purpose
OR
Two vears of lull lime operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
c High School graduate or Equivalencv Certificate with
successful completion of an Introduction and an Advanced
Course approved by the State Department of Health in subject
matter required bv license being sought
AND
Four vears full time complete operating experience in a
utility at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpose
OR
Four vears of full time operating experience while in
possession of a valid license one grade lower than that sought
JLL
a College Degree related to engineering field or New lersev
Professional Engineer's license
AND
One vear full lime working experience 111 a position
requiring direct administrative responsibility for design and
construction and placing of public water supply svstems public
water treatment plants, or public sew,ige treatment plants into
operation, provided experience has been obtained in the field
for which license is being sought
OR
One vear full time complete operating experience 111 a
utilitv at least equivalent to I hat to be covered bv the license
sougFit provided, such experience hus been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv this Department for this
purpobe
b Associate Degree related to engineering or non-related
college degree
AND
One vear full lime complete operating experience in a
utilitv at least equivalent to that to he covered by the license
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sought provided such experience ha>- been obtained under a
licensed operator approved bv thi- Department lor thi-
purpose
c High School graduate or Equivalent Certificate and
successful completion of an Introduction Course approved b\
the State Department of Health in subiect matter required bv
license being sought
AND
Three vears full time complete operating experience 111 a
utihtv at least equivalent to that to be covered bv the license
sought provided such experience has been obtained under a
licensed operate approved bv this Department lor thi-
purpose
S In
This classification shall be limited to Industrial Waste
Treatment Plant- Education requirements ,uul/or experience
shall be acceptable to the Department with successlul
completion of a course in Industrial Waste Treatment approved
bv the State Department of Health required bv license being
sought
Equivalent training and/or experience mav be accepted in
lieu of completion of courses The academic qualifications is a
basic requirement and no substitution is to be accepted
6. EXAMINATION WEIGHTS In order to qualify in
examination lor a license each applicant must receive a
minimum rating of 70%
7. LICENSES. Applicants who attain a passing grade in
their examination will be notified and a license issued upon
pavment of the required license fee Applicants so notified shall
forward the license lee within 10 days
8 CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSES Licenses are
classified as set forth below
(a) Water isupph
1 V\-l All water supplv s\stems designed to deliver or
delivering more than approximately 1 000 000 gallons per da\
2 W-2 All water supplv svstems designed to deliver or
delivering less than aoproximatelv 1 000 000 gallons per da\
but serving approximately 50 or more dwelling units or
properties
3 V\ -3 All water supplies designed to deliver or delivering
water to less than approximately1 50 dwelling units or
properties
(i>) Water Treatment Plant v
1 T-l All surface water treatment plants and those plants
employing sedimentation and/or coagulation, filtration,
disinfection and other processes such as defined in T-2
2 T-2 All water treatment plants employing iron and/or
manganese removal, fluoridation, chemical stabilization, pH
adjustment, softening, and disinfection
3 T-3 All water treatment plants employing disinfection
onlv
(c) Sen age Treatment Plants
1 S-l All biological and/or chemical coagulation
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treatment pl.int- with approved design capacities ol more than
JS0 (Kill gallon- per dav All plants comprising primary
treatment onlv with an approved design capacity ol 5 000 00(1
gallon- per d.n or more
2 S All biological and/or chemical coagulation
treatment plant- with approved design capacities of less than
250 000 gallons per da\
! S 1 All primary treatment plants with approved
capacitie- of less than 5,000 000 gallons per dav
4 S In All industrial waste treatment plants This
classification of license shall he limited to use for the particular
treatment fdcilitv to which it applies, except as permitted in
Section 9 hereof
9 RESTRICTION ON USE OF LICENSES. No licensee
shall serve a- the superintendent or licensed operator of a
public water supplv system, public water treatment plant or
public sewage treatment plant at which the classification of
license required is of a higher grade than the license held bv the
licensee except that when a plant or system is upgraded during
the period of employment of the present licensee, he shall be
permitted to operate that plant or svstem on his existing
license
Permission to operate more than one utility shall be
obtained from the Department The Department reserves the
right to limit the number of plants or systems a licensee mav
operate Permits granted under this regulation shall be for a
period of time designated bv the Department, permits are
granted for the express purpose of training another person or
persons for license/s required at such a utility they shall not be
renewable for any time period beyond the minimum time
required of training lor operating experience required for license
at such utility
Licensees shall notifv the Bureau of Examination and
Licensing of the Department at least two weeks prior to
changing their positions
10 OPERATING REPORTS It shall be the duty of the
persons authorized to be in charge of and holding the licenses to
operate water purification and/or treatment plants and sewage
treatment plants to furnish the \ew Jersey State Department
of Health on or before the tenth dav of the month following the
one which the report is made and upon forms provided bv the
said State Department of Health for that purpose, a monthly
report or statement describing the operation of water
purification and/or treatment plants and sewage treatment
plants Such a report or statement shall include all the
applicable data required on the forms provided for that
particular plant
11 VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS. Violation of these
regulations subjects licensee to penalties provided bv statute
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Appendix I
ABSTRACTS OF N.J.S.A. TITLE 58, CHAPTER 11
ARTICLE 5 AS AMENDED
Definitions
58:11-1810 Definitions. As uBed in this act <58:11-18 10
el seq.):
(¦) "Public weter treatment plant" means any structure or
structures by means of which water prior to discharge into a
public water supply system is subjected to the addition or ab-
straction of a substance or substances in order to enhance the
safenesg, palalability, public health or aesthetic qualities, or
reduce the corrosive or hazardous properties of the water used
for potable or domestic purposes
(b) "Public sewage treatment plant" means any structure or
structures by means of wbicb domestic wastes are subjected to
any artificial process in order to remove or so alter constituents
as to render the wastes less offensive or dangerous to the public
health, comfort or property of any of the inhabitants of this
state before tbe discbarge of the plant effluent into any of the
waters of thia state; this definition includes plants for tbe
treatment of industrial wastes as well as a combination of
domestic and industrial wastes.
(e) "Public water supply system" means a system compris-
ing Btrnetnres which operating alone or with other structures
resnll in tbe derivation, conveyance or (transmission) or dis-
tribution of water for potable or domestic purposes to consum-
ers in twenty or more dwellings or properties; this definition
does not include a public water treatment plant.
(d) "Superintendent or operators" means all persons under
any local titles or other designations who are now or shall
hereafler be in direct general charge of pobbe water treatment
plants, public sewage treatment plants or public water supply
systems and who are responsible for and supervise the condition,
operation and effectiveness of the structnres comprising the said
plants or systems and who ere responsible for the safeness or
quality of the effluents discharged or delivered from said plants
or said systems and who are experienced in the operation of tbe
structures and have knowledge of the methods and controls
used id the treatment of water or sewage or the deliveries or
conveyance of water for potable or domestic purposes.
(e) "Department" means the department of health of the
State of New Jersey.
(f) "Rules and regulations" means the rules and regulations
adopted by the department of health of the State of New Jersey
for the conduct of examinations for the licensing of superintend-
ents or operators and may include qualifications for admittance
to examinations and classifications based upon: tbe capacity of
the plant or system, the amount of water supplied or sewage
treated, the method of treatment, the source of water supply,
the method of water distribution, the method of sewage collec-
tion, the nature or use of the waters prior to the use of said
waters for potable or domestic purposes, tbe nature or use of
the waters receiving the effluents from sewage treatment plants,
and, the limitation of the nse of licenses issued pursuant to this
act. (53.11-18JO et seq.).
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(g) "Waters of this stale" means the ocean and its estuaries,
all springs, stre.nms and bodies of surface waters, whether
natural or artificial, Hithin the boundaries of this state or
subject to its jurisdiction.
(h) All other words or phrases shall be defined and con-
strued as provided by chapter one of Title 1 of the Revised
Statutes.
Licensing by Examination
58:11-1811 In order to protect and preserve public health,
safety and welfare, by providing that municipalities, corpora-
tions or persons owning or operating public water treatment
plants, public sewage treatment plants or public water supply
systems may secure the services of capable superintendents or
operators, the department is hereby authorized to cause exami-
nations lo be made at least twice annually, by such persons and
at such times and places as it may appoint and under such roles
and regulations as it may adopt, for the purpose of determining
the qualifications of applicants for licenses as superintendents or
operators. Such examinations shall be in such subjects and
conducted in such a manner as the department shall direct.
Every applicant whose examination shall be approved by the
department shall receive a license as superintendent or operator
of public water treatment plants or public water supply systems
or public sewage treatment plants, as the ease may be.
Source L 1940, c 296. secUca 2 Approved May fl, 1940. effective
Immediately
58:11-18.12. No municipality, corporation or person shall
appoint any person as superintendent or operator in charge of
any public water treatment plant or of any public sewage treat-
ment plant or of any public water supply system, or permit any
person to discharge the duties of superintendent or operator of
any such plant or system t»bo is not a holder of a license issued
by the department under the provisions of this act (58:11-18.10
et seq.); provided, however, thai nothing herein contained shall
prevent any municipality, corporation or person from continu-
ing in office any person now occupying the office of superintend-
ent or operator in charge of snch plant or system, and tbe de-
partment npon certification from tbe proper municipal officer,
corporation or individual, that such person held the office of
superintendent or operator in charge of snch plant or system at
the time this act (58:11-18.10 et seq.) became effective, shall issue
a license to said person to operate such plant or system in the
same manner as if he had passed an examination held by
the department; provided, further, however, that this set
(58:11-18.10 et seq.) shall not affect the validity of licenses
already issued by the department to superintendents or operators
10 operate such plants or sjstems nnder tbe provisions of
chapter twenty-three, laws of one ihousand nine hundred and
eighteen (now sections 58:11-14 to 58:11-18 of the Revised
Statutes) and chapter two bandred six, laws of one thousand
nine hundred and thirty-eight (now sections 58:11-18J to
58:11-18.6 of the Revised Statutes).
License and Reheual Feei; Expiration of Licenaet
58:11-18.13 The department shall issue a license npon pay-
ment of a license fee to any applicant who, in the opinion of the
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department, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this
act (58:11-18.10 et seq.). The license fee shall be ten dollars
($10.00), of which five dollars ($5.00) shall accompany the
application, the remainder to be paid upon notification that the
applicant is entitled to a license. Should the department deny
admittance to the examination or the issuance of a license to
any applicant the initial fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be re-
tained. Licenses shall expire on the thirtieth day of September
following issuance or renewal. Licensees bhall apply for renewal
on or before the thirtieth day of September of each year. Re-
newal may be effected at any time during the month of Septem-
ber by the payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00) The failure
on the part of the licensee to renew his license annually in the
month of September as required shall not deprive such person
of the right of renewal but the fee to be paid for renewal of a
license after the thirtieth day of September shall be one dollar
($1 00) for every three months or fraction thereof that payment
of renewal is delinquent in addition to the annual renewal fee
of five dollars ($5.00). The failure on the part of the licensee
to renew his license within two years from the date of expira-
tion of said license will automatically revoke such license.
Revocation of Licenses
58:11-18.14. The department may revoke or suspend the
license of any superintendent or operator of a public water
treatment plant or public sewage treatment plant or public
water supply system if, after a hearing held by the department
or its director at which the superintendent or operator shall
have had an opportunity to be heard, either in person or by
counsel, the department determines that the superintendent or
operator is incompetent to manage the plant or system, or that
he has willfully neglected his duty in supervising the operation
of the plant or system, or that he has dieregarded or disobeyed
the lawful orders, rules or regulations of the department. Any
person whose license shall have been revoked shall be ineli-
gible for admission to any examination authorized by this act
(58:11-18.10 et seq.) for a period of not less than six months
nor more than two years.
Prinrto Section
58 11-18 18 Nothing herein ronUined shall be held to abate
or render invalid any nolire or proceeding, or suit at law or
in equity, winch may have been served, begun or instituted by
the department, prior to the date hereof, in accordance with
the powers and duties heretofore conferred upon it, but the
same shall continue in full force and effect, and be further
advanced and prosecuted in the name of the department; nor
shall anything in this act (58.11-1810 et seq.) be construed to
anywise affect the tenure, term or status of any person holding
a position requiring a license under the provisions of this act
(58.11-18.10 et seq.) at the time of the passage of this act
(58:11-18.10 et seq.).
Source L 1946. c 285. Bcction 9 Approved Mar 6. 1946. effecUT*
immediately
Act Supersedes Prior Statutes; Tenure Act Applies
58:11-18.21. In so far as the provisions of this act
(58:11-18.10 ct seq.) are inconsistent with the provisions of any
act, general or special, the provisions of Ibis act (58:11-18.10
et seq.) shall be controlling, but nothing in this act (58:11-18.10
et seq.) contained shall be construed to repeal or in anywise
impair the provisions of chapter two hundred thirty-four of the
laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-one, and said last
mentioned act shall also be applicable to persons licensed under
this act (58:11-18.10 et seq.).
Source L 1846. c 295, Becuon 12. Approred Kw 6. 1840. effective
immediately
Penalties
58:11-18.15. Any municipality, corporation or person owning
or operating « public water treatment plant, or a public sewage,
treatment plant or a public water supply system who shall
violate any of the provisions of this act (58:11-18.10 et seq.), or
any person commencing or continuing to discharge the duties of
a superintendent or operator of a public water treatment plant,
a public sewage treatment plant or a public water supply system
without first having obtained a license or having failed to renew
hii license ai provided in this act (58:11-18.10 et seq.), or dis-
charging the duties of a superintendent or operator of such
plants or systems contrary to any of the provisions of this act
(58:11>18.10 et seq.), shall be subject to a fine of ten dollars
($10.00) for each day on which the violation has occurred. The
penalty shall be recovered in the manner hereinafter provided.
9ourc« L 1648. c 205. toe Lion 6 Approved Mar 6. 1040. effective
immediately.
The Tenure Act — Chapter 234, Laws of 1941
58:11-18.7. Tenure for persons in charge; removal; hearing.
No person now or hereafter licensed under the provisions of
article five of chapter eleven of Title 58 of the Revised Statutes,
having direct general charge of the operation and maintenance
of public water systems or sewage disposal or treatment plants
after five years* consecutive service to any such position thai?
be removed from his position or subjected to a redaction of
salary except for good cause and after a public hearing. Id
computing such five years' service the time served before the
passage of this act shall be included, as well as time served
after the passage hereof. The public board, officer or com-
mission having power of appointment of any such person or
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having the power to appoint a successor of any each person
whom il is sought lo remove or whose salary H u sought to
reduce, thai] formulate or receive charges, in writing, against
such person and shall fix a time and a place for a hearing
thereon. A written copy of the charge: and a written notice of
the time and place of the hearing shall be served upon the
person bought to be removed at least five days prior to the
hearing. At the hearing the public board, officer or commission
shall hear all witnesses and receive all evidence produced and
if the charges are found to be true in fact and just cause be
shown the public board, officer or commission may remove or
reduce the 9alary of the person against whom charges ore made.
Source L 1941, c 231. section 1. p 651 Approved June 28 1941.
eflective immediately.
58:11-18-8. Purpose; persons not affected The purpose of
this act (58:11-18.7 et seq.) is to prevent the unwarranted re-
moval or reduction of salary without just cause of the individual
who is now or shall hereafter be directly responsible for and in
direct charge of the maintenance and operation of public water
systems and sewage disposal or treatment plants. This act
(S8:11-1B.7) shall not, however, affect any public officer whose
term of office is now or shall hereafter he fixed by statute.
Source I> 1941. c 231, section 2, p 056 Approved June 28 1941.
effective immediately
S8.11-18.9. Private corporations not affected. This act
(58:11-18.7 et seq.) shall not apply lo private corporations
engaged in selling water to the public, either at wholesale or
retail or to private corporations owning and operating public
eewBg« disposal or treatment plants.
Source. L. 16-41, c 331. section 1. c &M Approved June -S. 1B41.
efleclivo immediately
Sola L, 1B41. c 234 section 4 p 0&& ap^roTtd June 28 1941
effective immediately, provided ior ihe repeat of ol] aek<« or pans of ncl'
inconsistent with chapter 234 168 11 18 7 to 68 11-18 9)
Appendix II
WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD KNOW IN
PREPARING FOR EXAMINATIONS
The following are to be considered as general guides in pre-
paring for various licensing examinations. However, il is
expected all candidates will prepare themselves by studying
and reviewing all aspects even though some plants or system*
may not presently require lull treatment facilities etc.
Water Supply System Operator Candidates
1. Statutes pertinent to Water Supplies.
2. Statutes pertinent to Licensing of Operators.
3. Elementary Bacteriology and Chemistry.
4. Physical (cross) connections.
5. Water Well maintenance and operation
6. Various aspects of Water Distribution.
7. Public Health considerations.
8. Administration, including monthly records and reporu.
Water Treatment Plant Operator Candidate)
1. Statutes pertinent to Water Supplies.
2. Statutes pertinent to Licensing of Operators.
3. Bacteriology and Chemistry.
4. Physical (cross] connections.
5. Various methods of Water Treatment.
6. Plant Operations and maintenance.
7. Public Health considerations.
8. Administration, including monthly records and reports.
Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Candidates
1. Statutes pertinent to Stream Pollution and Sewage
Facilities.
2. Statutes pertinent to Licensing of Operators.
3. Definitions of commonly used Sewerage terms.
4. Computation and Analysis of Mathematical Data.
5. Principles of Sedimentation, Filtration, Chemical Treat*
menL, Activated Sludge, Sludge Digesting, Handling,
Conditioning and Disinfection.
6. Laboratory Procedures, Field Tests and Interpretations.
7. Public Health aspects of Sewage Treatment.
8. Seiferage Facilities Administration aspects.
9. Treatment Plant Operating difficulties, causes and
remedies.
10. Monthly Records and Reports.
Appendix HI
SUGGESTED TEXTS FOR REVIEW BY
PROSPECTIVE LICENSEES
Water Treatment and Water Supply
Manual of Instruction for Water Trealment Plant Operator*—
New York Slate Deparlment ol Health, Albany, New York
Manual for Water Works Operators—Texas Water and Sewage
Works Association, Austin, Texas
Operators Manuals of the American Water Works Association,
2 Park Avenue, New York, New York
Water Supply Engineering (Babbitt and Doland) MeGriw-ffiU
Book Company. New York, New York
Sewage Treatment
Manual ol Instruction for Sewage Treatment Plant Operator!,
New York Slate Department of Health, Albany, New York
Manual lor Sewage Treatment Plant Operators—Texas Water
and Sewage Works Association, Austin, Texas
Operators Manuals of the Water Pollution Control Federation,
4435 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington 16, D. C.
Sewage Treatment (Imhoff and Fair)—John Wiley & Sons,
New York, New York
Laboratory
Analysis of Water and Sewage (Theroux, Eldrldge and Mail-
man), McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, New York
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water, Sewage and
Industrial Wastes—American Public Health Association, Ine,
1790 Broadway, New York, New York
Note There are many fine tents on the shore subject* and pro-
spective licensees may obtain additional references from oilier sources
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Tho Dopsrt~cnt c: lloc.lth of tho Stato of tlw Jorcoy, purcucr.t to
authority vested in it under the provisions of Chcptor 11, Title 53 of thu
Revised Statute3 of L'c*j Jersey, hereby prcr.ulsQtoc tho follou-ir^; rules r.nd
r^^ulctiono ccnscmin^ chlorir~tion of r, Jo lie voter cupplioc. All prior
rulo3 cr.d reflations in -V:.ozo n:-ttcrc cvo rr.y hava been cdoptoc cn various
Czvoz by tho Dcparlr.c.'/c of '.'cilth cro harcby rescinded.
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State Ccr-.icjionor of Ilcr.lth
Tiled uith Sccrotcry of Cviio: July 19S
Effective Cato: July 1P 2C'^L>
f.Zl pv.blic vetcr irjpplios chcll bo chlorinated to tho cntent
ncccsc-ry to neet the. chlorir.o r^cidualo cr.d chlorine contact
•periods prescribed in Section 13 of rT. loo end I^julotiono for tho
Preparation end Subr.iooion of Plnr.'. for .-vblic Vetor Supply Syeto "n
end Vetcr Treatment Tl'nto," prc-Tal^nlcd by tho Stato Deportment of
rice 1th end filed in tho Secretary of Stem's Office Kay 19, 1965.
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SECTION 13 — DISINFECTION
13 1 General
a Dis.niecuort of water supplies shall not be considered as a basis for
timation from the requirements of all other Sections,
b Dimi action of water supplies shall be accomplish^ with chlorine or
chlorne compounds, tiie use of other disinfectants will not be permitted
c Instal:.'lions -which are to be merely replacement of equipment will be
cpprcned without the submission of plans, but an application and speci-
ficaticis shall be submitted
d DisiniectiOn should follow all other forms of treatment, except that
prechlorination may be practiced if it is applied in addmon to post-
cl.formation
13 5 Chlorine Contact Period and Chlorine Residuals
a To afford adequate protection of the various classes of waters as de-
fined in subsection 15, prowsion = ha 11 be made in tlic design of the
facilities to ensure the following minimum chlorine contact pertods
prior to delivery of disinfected water to the first consumer The engi-
neer's report shall demonstrate that this requirement vull be met
(1) Waters of Class 1 and Class 2 shall be provided with a chlorine
contact period of at least five (5} minutes to produce the minimum
free chlorine residuals as are required in paragraph c of this subsec-
tion, or at least thirty (30) minutes in the case of combined chlorine
residuals
(2) Waters of Class 3 shall be provided with a chlorine contact period
of at least thirty (3D) minutes to produce the minimum free or combined
chlorine residuals as are required in paragraph c of this subsection
(3) Waters of Class 4 shall be provided with a chlorine contact period
of at least thirty (30) minutes to produce the minimum free chlorine
residuals as are required m paragraph c of this subjection
b In the event lhat both pre- and postchlonnation are to be applied lo
waters of Class 2 and Class 4, the requirements of paragraph a 2 and
a 3 of this subsection shall apply only to the prechlorination process
Postchlorsnation may comply with the requirements of paragraph a 1
of this subsection
c The required chlorine residuals at various pH values shall comply with
the requirements of the following table
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Required Chlorine Residuals at Various pH Values
Available Chlorine Residual
pH Value
Free
Combined
Up to 7 0
7 0 to 8 0
8 0 to 9 0
0 2 ppm
0 3 ppm
0 4 ppm
1 0 ppm
1 5 ppm
2 0 ppm
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October, 1968
NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
BUREAU OF POTABLE WATER
GUIDELINES FOR A BACKFLOW PROTECTION PROGRAM
AT INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
The possibility of backflow from industrial-commercial
establishments through unprotected water service lines,
constitutes one of the major health hazards to public
water supply systems. This backflow can occur when there
is a loss of pressure in the public water main feeding the
establishment, due to main-break, fire-flow, etc., or when,
there is backpressure from a cross-connected source of
contamination within the establishment.
Backflow into the public water system can introduce harmful
materials such as chemicals, sewage, brine, oil, gasoline, etc.
into the public water supply which can cause sickness, injury,
or even death to the water supply consumers In the nearby area.
Such cases have occurred In the past and continue to occur in
different parts of the country.
It is the responsibility of the water purveyor to protect his
system from such hazards. He may be held responsible for any
injury or sickness caused by such a backflow.
It is therefore urged that the owner of each public water supply
survey his distribution system and institute a program of backflow
protection for potentially hazardous premises. Reliable backflow
prevention devices are available in the market and can be easily
installed on the service line.
We recommend the following as adequate backflow protection devices:
1. For places with minor hazard - offices, stores, shops, nurseries,
clubs, bars, etc.
Device - Single Check Valve.
2. For places with intermediate hazard - restaurants, diners, motels,
hotels, dairies, schools, gasoline stations, auto repair shops, etc.
Device - Double Check Valve Assembly.
3. For places with major hazard - Chemical plants, sewage pumping
stations, sewage treatment plants, industrial waste treatment plants,
laundries, car washes, manufacturing plants, drug and pharmaceutical
plants, etc.
Device - A. Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventor. (R. P. Device)
B. Air Gap Separation - This is only possible if the
customer has his own water tank or standpipe.
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A good backflow protection prograta should include the following:
1. Backflow prevention device should be installed on the service
line close to the street main so that it is not bypassed.
2. All lines feeding the establishment should be protected.
3. Enough gate valves, pressure gauges and drain cocks should be
provided so that the device can. be tested at any time for
water tightness and satisfactory operation.
4. All such devices should be checked at least once a year by a
qualified representative of the water purveyor.
5. A list at such installations should be maintained by the purveyor
and the dates of inspections and testing noted.
6. The degree of hazard and type of device needed should be
determined by the purveyor. In case of disputes, guidance
should be obtained from the State Department of Environmental Protection.
NOTE: It should be noted that the program described here is
sometimes known as a "Backflow-Prevention Program by
Containment.". It should not be confused with the
statutory requirement for the installation of approved
physical connections between approved and unapproved
water supplies, as required by Chapter 47, P.L. 1966.
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PW-D14
Mar 68
New Jersey State
Department of Health
John Fitch Plaza, P. 0. Box 1540
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
INSTALLATION OF PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
BETWEEN APPROVED PUBLIC POTABLE WATER
SUPPLIES AND UNAPPROVED WATER SUPPLIES
(1968)
CHAPTiR 47, P.L. 1966 (N J S.A. 5811-9.1 et seq.)
AN ACT to protect the purity of the public supplies of
potable waters in this State
BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New [ersey
1 Definitions As used in this act
"Water Supply System" means a system comprising struc-
tures which operating alone or with other stiuctures result in
the derivation, conveyance (or transmission), or distribution
of water for potable or domestic purposes
"Approved Public Potable Water Supply" means a water
supply which has been approved by the Department of Health
of the State of New Jersey under the provisions of article 1
of chapter 10 of Title 58 and article 1 of chapter 11 of Title
58 of the Revised Statutes, and is operating under said sec-
tions
"Unapproved Water Supply" means a water supply which
is rot approved by the Department of Health of the State of
New [ersey under the provisions of article 1 of
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be affected by such violation, shall constitute a separate
offense Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify
or otherwise affect any other law or statute conferring upon
any local board of health or the owner of any approved pub-
lic potable water supply the power or authority to institute
any proceedings in any court of this State for the recovery of
any penalty for or obtaining any injunction against, the
pollution of any of the public supplies of potable waters in
this State
9 Any penalty incurred under any of the provisions of
section 8 of this act shall be recovered in the name of the
State department, a local board of health, 01 the owner of
the supplv specified in said section 8 Such action may be
maintained in the district court of any city or judicial district
or small cause court of any county, and jui isdiction is con-
ferred upon said courts to hear and determine actions brought
hereunder The practice and procedure in all such actions
shall conform to the practice and procedure prevailing in the
court in which the action is instituted
10 If any person, corporation, or municipality, oi any
municipal or township authority shall violate any or the pro-
visions of sections 2 and 5 of this act, the State department,
whether or not the pcnallv prescnbcd by section 8 of this act
shall have been sued foi or recovered, may file a bill in the
Court of Chancery in the name of the state on the relation of
the department for an in|unction to prohibit the further viola-
tion of said sections 2 and 5 Every such action shall proceed
in the Court of Chanceiy according to the lules and practice
relating io bills filed in the name of the Attoiney General on
the relation of individuals
The local board of health having jurisdiction over the place
where such offense was committed, or the owner of the po-
table water supply which is or may be affected by such of-
fense, whether or not such penalty shall have been sued for
or recovered, may file a bill in the Court of Chancery in the
name of such board or owner for an injunction to prohibit
further violation of the said sections 2 and 5
11 Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring
the local board of health oi the owner of the supply specified
in section 3 of this act, to approve an application to establish
a physical connection
12 This act shall take effect immediately
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN APPROVED PUBLIC
POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES AND UNAPPROVED WATER
SUPPLIES
The State Department of Health of the State of New Jersey,
pursuant to the authority vested in it by Statute, hereby
establishes the following rules and icgulations for the instal-
lation of physical connections between approved public po-
table water supplies and unapproved water supplies
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
by Roscoe P Kandle, M D
State Commissioner of Health
Filed with the Secretary of State January 3, 1968
Effective Date February 15, 1968
SECTION 1 - PURPOSE
I I The puipose and intent of these rules and regulations is
to protect an approved public potable water supply from
backflow from an unapproved water supply The require-
ments contained heiein are not to be confused with the
rcquitcmcnts in slate and local plumbing codes for the
prevention of illegal plumbing cross-connections, nor
with any state or local icquirements for the practice or
procedure known as "cross-connection control by con-
tainment" whcicby a backflow prevention device may be
requited to piotcct an appioved public potable water
supply from contimination as a icsult of illegal plumb-
ing cross-connections
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
2 1 "Double Check Valve Device" means an assembly of two
single mteinallv-weightcd, independently acting check
valves installed in sencs, plus such gate valves, pressure
gauges, drain cocks, and spacers as arc requited bv these
lules and icgulations
2 2 "Reduced Prcssuic Zone Backflow Picventci" means a
device incoiponiling two or moie check valves in series,
and an automatically-operating presstuc differential relief
valve located hciwccn the two check valves, plus such
gate valves, piessurc gauges, and drain cocks as are
icquircd bj these titles and icgulations
SECTION 3 - PERMITS APPLICATION PROCEDURES
3 1 Pitoi to application foi a Pcimit. the ownet ol the un-
appio\cd watei supply shall first have contacted (he
ownei of the appioved public potable water supply, and
the local boaid of health of the municipality in which
the installation is to be made and shall have secured
from both agencies appioval for the installation of the
physical connection and the type of device it is proposed
to install
3 2 Aftci the physical connection has been installed, it shall
be inspected and tested by the owner of the approved
public potable wain supply, the local board of health of
the municipality in which the installation has been made,
and the State Dcpaitnicnt of Health If the installation
lias been piopeily made in accordance with the require-
ments of these mles and icgulations. and tests show the
device is opcialing properlv, persons making such in-
spections and tests 'hall certilv accoidingly on the Permit
application Toim
3 3 The owner of the appioved |5hysical connection shall
at range for quat teilv piessinc tests and annual internal
inspections with the owners of the approved public po-
table watct supplv and the local board of health Such
tests, conducted solelv by a lepiesentative oi employee
of the owner of an appioved physical connection, are not
acceptable
SECTION 4 - TYPE OF APPROVED PHYSICAL
CONNECTION REQUIRED
4 I In piemiscs sci ved by both an unapproved watei supply
and an appioved public potable water supply, each and
every pipe conveying ihe approved public potable supply
into the piemiscs shall be piotccted by means of an ap-
pioved physical connection
4 2 In installations wheiein the unappiovcd watei supply is
derived fiont anv stn face cource, or is used within a
hospital,! sewage oi industrial wastes treatment plant or
pumping station, oi foi commercial industrial oi manu-
ractunn^ piocesse;. wherein liquids, vapors, gases, or
chemicals of unsafe, unknown or questionable quality
may backllow or may be dtschatged oi diatned into the
unappiovcd watei supply, the appioved physical con-
nection shall consist of a Reduced Pressure Zone Back-
flow Pieventei The provisions of this subsection shall
not appl) iu a phy.tcal connection satisfactorily operat-
ing undei cuitenl I'einuts
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4 3 In all other installations, the approved physical connec-
tion shall consist either of a Double Check Valve Devtce
or a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer
SECTION 5-OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
5 1 The operating characteristics of all devices used for ap-
proved physical connections shall be such as to meet the
following conditions
a The turbulence in the device shall not be excessive
for flow lates up to the rated flow
b AN moving parts shall be designed to operate up to
the rated flow in a positive manner without chatter
c The device shall not cause water hammer, nor be
adversely affected by water hammer arising from an
outside condition
d Each check valve shall permit no leakage in a direc-
tion reverse to normal water flow
5 2 In addition to compliance with the requirements of sub-
section 5 1, the operating characteristics of all Reduced
Pressute Zone Backflow Preventers shall be such as to
meet the following conditions
a The device shall operate to maintain the pressure in
the zone between the two check valves at less than
the pressure on the approved public potable water
supply side of the device At cessation of normal flow
the pressure between the check valves shall be less
than the approved public potable water supply pres-
sure In case of leakage of either check valve, the
differential relief1 valve shall operate to maintain this
reduced pressure by discharging to the atmosphere
b When the pressure of the approved public potable
water supply is two pounds per square inch (2 p s O
or less, the relief valve shall open to the atmosphere
thereby providing an air gap in the device
c The differential pressure relief valve shall open and
close positively and quietly, and shall not spit exces-
sively under normal fluctuations of flow rate or pres-
sure
SECTION 6-CONSTRUCTION
6 1 The bodies of all devices used for approved physical
connections shall be of all-bronze or all-brass construc-
tion up to, and including, those of nominal size four
GRADE LINE
inches (4") Devices of larger sizes may have bodies
either of all-bronze or all-brass construction, or of cast-
iron lined with brass, bronze, epoxy resin, stainless steel,
or other durable, nontoxic, and noncorrodible material
acceptable to the Slate Department of Health
6 2 The clappers, discs or poppets, hinges, bushings, and
seatings of the check valves in any device used for an
approved physical connection shall be constructed of
brass, bronze, or stainless steel, and shall be so designed
and installed as to be readily replaceable.
6 3 Facing rings of the clappers, poppets or discs, or differen-
tial iclief valves, shall be composed of molded natural or
synthetic rubbei or neoprene of even thickness, smooth-
faced, and with good water-absorption resistance and
aging properties, and shall be so designed as to provide
a positive seal against the backflow of water through the
device
6 4 Such applicable pressure gauges as are shown in Figures
2 and 3 in respect of a Double Check Valve Device shall
be permanently installed tn the positions indicated, and
shall be so mounted as to facilitate observation
6 5 Every Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer shall
be provided with such nipples, test-cocks, (ees, and el-
bows as are shown in Figures 4 and 5 to facilitate the
testing proccduie as required in Section 8 3b
6 6 The pipe conveying water from the differential relief
valve of a Reduced Pressute Zone Backflow Preventer
shall be of the same, or larger, diameter as that of the
relief port, and shall maintain the same diameter to its
point of discharge
SECTION 7 — INSTALLATION
7 1 The approved physical connection shall be installed on
the customer's side of the water meter on the pipe con-
veying the approved public potable water supply into
the premises, shall be located as close to the meter as is
reasonably practicable, and prior to any other connec-
tion. unless that connection is also protected by means
of an appiovcd physical connection
7 2 The approved physical connection shall be so located as
to peimit easy access and provide adequate and con-
venient space for maintenance, inspection, and testing,
Figure 1
Installation of Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer in a vault
4,,
M-22
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7 3
and where no part of the device will be submerged or
subjected lo ftcezing temperatures
Normally, installation within a pit or vault shall not be
permitted If so accepted under exceptional circum-
stances where above-grade installation is not reasonably
practicable, the pit or vault shall be of watertight con-
struction, be so located and constructed as to prevent the
danger of flooding, and shall be maintained free from
standing water by means of either a sump and sump-
pump or a suitable drain Such sump-pump or drain
shall not connect to a sanitaiy sewer nor shall be so
located or constructed as to permit flooding of the pit or
vault by teverse flow from its point of discharge
An access ladder and adequate natural or artificial light-
ing shall be provided to permit maintenance, inspection
and testing
When a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer is
installed in a pit or vault, the port from the difTetentia!
relief valve shall be piped above grade and shall be pro-
vided with a downfacing elbow which terminates a dis-
tance of at least twelve inches (12") above grade A
dram cock shall be provided in the discharge pipe im-
mediately ad|acent to (he unit This diain cock shall be
closed at all times except when testing the device or
draining water from the discharge pipe (Sec Figure 1)
All devices used for approved physical connections, in-
cluding those which embody spring-loaded check valves,
shall be installed only in the horizontal position Check
valves that are suitable for vertical installations shall be
installed only or up-feed supply piping
Tightly-closing gale valves shall be installed,one on each
side of, arid adjacent lo. the appiovcd physical connec-
tion
7 6 There shall be no bypass around any approved physical
connection unless an approved physical connection is
also installed on the bypass
7 4
7 5
SECTION 8-TESTING PROCEDURES
8] Testingi procedure for an appiovcd physical connection
shall be conducted in accotdance with the requirements
of subsection 8 2 or 8 3 of these rules and regulations,
whichever is applicable
8 2 Testing1 Procedure for a Double Check Valve Device
shall be conducted as follows
NOTE—A spacer two Icet (2') or more in length is required
on1 installations thiee inches (3") or less in diam-
eter No spacer is requned on larger installations
1 Open valves M and N
2 Blow out test drains D and E to remove any sediment or
scale that may have accumulated
1 Blow od the pet-cocks under the gauges to be sure that
the gauge connections are clear
4 Close gaie valve M
t Open test drain D Pressure on gauge A should drop to
zero, and gauge B will drop part way due to compression
of facing on clapper of check valve F Cessation of flow
from tes't drain D and sustained piessuie readings on
gauge B indicates that check valve F is properly seated
6 Willi tesi diain D still open, open test diain E Gauge B
will diop to zeio and gauge C should remain stationary,
indicating that check valve C is properly seated
7 Close test dtains D and E. and then open wide gate valve
M
NOTE— The above pioceduie indicates the results which will
be obtained when gate valves, check valves, and
test diains are tight The test shall be abandoned if
any o" ihcse leak
Re sure lo leave valves M and N wide open on fire
protection systems
8 3 a The owner of each Reduced Pressure Zone Backllow
Picventci shad provide, for testing purposes, (wo
ngid plastic lubes, each approximately three-quarter
SPACER SEE
NOTE
Figure 2
Standard Installation of Double Check Valve Device
Figure 3
Srnall Installation of double Checlt Volvo, Device
4
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inch, (V4") inside diameter with lengths of at least
six inches, (6") and twelve inches (12") respec-
tively, one six foot (6'), length of half inch (W)
hose, and one compound gauge with a range of thirty
inches (30"), vacuum by fifteen (15) p s 1 pressure
The tubes, hose, and gauge shall be provided with
such adapters as may be necessary to permit them to
be mounted as shown in Figure 4
b Testing procedure for a Reduced Pressure Zone
Backflow Preventer shall be conducted as follows
Install test equipment as shown in Figures 4 and 5
1. Close gate valve B If relief valve starts to drain, the first
check valve is leaking
2. Close gate valve A
3 Open test cock No 4 To fill the plastic tube, crack open
gate valve A until a small amount of water continues to
run over the top of the tube
4 Open test cock No 3 Water will then spill over the top
of the short tube
5 Open test cock No 2
6 Open drain cock slowly until spillage over the top of the
short tube stops Check the gauge reading at this point.
This reading is the pressure drop across the first check
valve and should be between 6 and 10 p _s 1
7 Slowly open the drain cock, thereby causing the gauge
pressure to fall
S As the gauge pressure approaches 2 psi., the water
column in the short tube will slowly fall, and should fall
rapidly just as the relief valve opens (In valves 6" and
larger, it may be necessary to refill the tube with a hose )
The gauge reading at this point shall rot be less than
2 p s 1
9 Open the drain cock wide, causing the relief valve to
come wide open
10 If the water level in the long tube remains at the top of
the tube, the second check valve is tight If the level falls
when the lelief valve is open, refill this tube with a hose
and maintain the water level at the top of the tube If
the relief valve drains continually, the second check
valve is leaking If there is no drainage from the relief
valve, but flow through the hose is required to maintain
the water level in the tube, then gate valve B is leaking
Be sure to leave valves A and B wide open on fire protection
systems
NOTE—It is undesirable to leave the compound pressure
gauge irt place during normal operation of a Re-
duced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer, because of
possible damage due to sudden fluctuations in pres-
sure, etc
GATE VALVE
A
TEST COCK'
NO I
PLASTIC TUBE
GATE VALVE
B
TEST COCK
NO 2
DRAIN COCK
TEST COCK
NO 4
RELIEF VALVE
OPENING
TEST COCK .
NO. 3
Figure 4
Standard Installation of a Reduced Pressure Zone Blackflow Preventer
Showing Teif Equipment Installed
COMPOUND GAUGE
•A' ELBOW
'A" TEE
W" NIPPLES " W
Figure 5
W nipple
V4 DRAIN COCK
Detail of Fittings Required for Installation of Compound Gauge for
Testing of a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer
MS767
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Table 1, N
EVALUATION NEW JERSEY STATE POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
WATER QUALITY DATA FROM ANALYSES PERFORMED BY EPA
DRINKING WATER STANDARD
Over 100,000
Pop.Served
Turb.
Color
TDS
CHLOR.
1. Hackensack WCO
Bergen Co.
800,000
Raw
Fin.
2.2
.17
20.
3.
178.
192.
34.
36.
2. No. Jersey DWWC
Passaic Co.
750 ,000
Fin.
.62
6.
80.
10.
3. Elizthwn WCO
Union Co.
500,000
Raw
Fin .
3.0
. 21
12.
2.
10] .
123.
10.
13.
4. Newark
Essex Co.
382,000
Fj n.
.7
8.
65.
10.
5. Passaic VWCO
Passaic Co.
333,000
Raw
Fin,
I.-?
.12
10.
2.
84.
148.
14.
21.
6. Jersey City
Hudson Co.
300,000
Fin.
. 3
8.
96.
14.
7. Trenton
Mercer Co.
250,000
Raw
Fin.
1.8
. i
5-
2.
112.
138.
10.
11
8. Commonwealth WC
Essex Co.
2 34,000
Raw-W
Fin-WF
Fin.
. 10
. 12
. n
2.
2.
282.
195.
196.
16.
16.
21.
9. Monmouth Con.WC
Monmouth Co.
220 ,000
Raw
Fin.
. 34
.5
4.
2.
71.
113.
12.
16.
10. NJ WCO Ha Div
Camden Co.
197,000
Fin H.Ht
Fin 0.0
Fin D.B
Fin K
Fin MS
.14
. 16
. 3
I
. i
3.
2.
3.
3.
2.
119.
149.
105.
138.
120.
10.
10.
10.
10.
JO.
11. Middlesex WC
Middlesex Co.
166,000
Fin.
.52
3.
-
16.
12. Elizabeth
Union Co.
117,000
Fin.
.67
3.
116.
12.
N-l
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Appendix N
Table 1 N (cont)
(Over 100,000)
§o4
, N03
N3
Ba
MBAS
. As
Se
F
Cn
, Sp.C
¦ pH
. Cr
28.
39.
6.
6.
0.07
0.06
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
331
352
7.2
7.6
.000
.000
25.
1.
.07
.25
.005
.005
0.10
0.02
122
9.1
.000
26.
35.
7.
7.
0.05
0.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
173
215
7.0
7.4
.000
.000
25
1.0
0.05
.25
.005
.005
0.10
0.02
125
7.6
0.00
25.
30
2.
2.
0.05
0.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
. 005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
168
215
6.8
7.2
.000
.000
25
1.
0.05
.25
.005
. 005
0.10
0.02
175
7.4
.00
25
32
4.
4.
0,05
0.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
0.10
0.45
0.02
0.02
172
212
7.0
8.0
.00
.00
60.
25.
55.
9.
5.
2.
.05
.10
.05
.25
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.005
.005
.10
.10
.1
.02
.02
.02
467
262
345
7.1
7.2
7.2
.000
.000
.000
25.
36.
6.
6.
0.05
0.05
0. 25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0. 005
0.005
0.20
0.20
0.02
0.02
162
198
6.8
7.3
.00
.00
25.
29.
25.
31.
25.
1.
1.
1.0
1.
1.0
0-071
0-091
0.05
0.076
0.08
0.25 : 0.005
0.25 1 0.005
0.25 1 0.005
0.25 | 0.005
0.25 | 0.005
0. 005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.20
0.10
.50
0.10
0.40
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
223
267
209
272
221
7.8
7.6
7.6
7.5
7.6
. 00
.00
.00
.000
.00
54
10.0
L5.5
.01
1
1
.25 | .005
.005
.10
.02
254
7.1
:ooo
32
4
.05
.25
.005
.005
.10
.02
195
7.5
.00
N-2
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Appendix N
Table 1 N (cont)
(Over 100,000)
Aq
. Cu
Mn
Pb
Fe
Co
Cd
Zn
Ni
Kg
CAE,,,
1.
.000
.000
.007
.000
.13
.013
.000
.000
.35
.011
.000
.000
.000
.000
.009
.022
.000
.000
.005
.0005
0.7
2.3
2.
.000
.015
.025
.000
.003
.000
.000
.13
.000.
.0005
0.4
2.1
3.
.000
.000
.007
.000
.042
.000
.000
.000
.24
.011
.000
.000
.000
.000
.015
.007
.000
.000
.0005
.0005
0. 3
2.4
4.
.00
.009
.074
.00
.054
.00
.00
.014
.00
.0005
0.5
1.6
5.
.007
.000
.001
.015
.042
.006
.000
.000
.030
.089
.000
.000
. 000
.000
.026
.022
.000
.006
.0006
.0005
6.
.010
.043
.062
.00
. 060
.00
.00
.12
.00
.0005
0.3
1.3
7.
.00
.00
.027
.027
.069
. 006
.00
.00
. 30
.020
.00
.00
.000
.00
.055
.13
.00
.00
.0005
.0005
.3
2.1
8.
.000
.000
.000
.021
.074
.11
.048
.003
.010
.000
.000
.000
. 018
.024
.024
.000
.000
.000
.000
.000
.000
.021
.014
.026
.000
.000
.000
.0005
.0005
.0005
.5
1.8
9.
.00
.00
.008
.024
.079
.018
-.00
.00
.26
.096
.00
.00
.00
.00
.017
.031
.00
.00
.0009
.0005
.3
1.2
10.
.00
.00
.00
.000
.00
.070
.070
.026
.008
.026
.007
. 00
.010
.000
.00
.013
.00
.00
.000
.00
.024
.012
. 33
. 018
.013
.00
.00
.00
.000
.00
.00
.00
.00
.000
.00
.011
.015
.057
.013
.042
.00
.00
.00
.000
.00
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
.0005
11.
.000
.24,
.020
.000
.093
.000
.000
.43
.25
.0005
.3
3.7
12.
.00
.075
.031
.00
.15
.00
.00
.035
.00
.0005
N-3
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
nppcuuxA ii
Table 1 N fcont)
(Over 100,000)
Chlorinated Insecticides
Aid
Lin
Chid
DDD
DDE
DDT
Diel
End
Hept
Hp-ep
Meth
Tox
None Found
— .
— —
_
- —
— —
— —
-
None Found
—
—
—
— —
-
— —
-
None Found
—
— —
—
None Found
-
. -
-
—
-
— —
— —
—
None Found
—
-
None Found
NF
.0004
0.1
NF -
NF -
-
None Found
- — —
-
— —
-
None Found
¦
—
None Found
-
N-4
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AppencH x N
Table 1 N (cont)
(Over 100,000)
Herbicides
2-4-D
2-4-5-T
Silvex
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Not Fo
and
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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lauxc *-
EVALUATION NEW JERSEY STATE POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
10,000-100,000
Pop Served
Turb.
Color
IDS
Chor.
SO4
Camden
Camden Co.
85,000
Fin Mor
Fin Puch
Fin Park
Fin 1A
Fin St.6
0.35
0.16
0.32
26.0
0.25
8.0
4.0
3.0
50.
2.0
246.
92.
168.
256.
439.
42.
19.
23.
62.
53.
39.
26.
42.
62.
115.
Bayonne
Hudson Co.
73,000
Raw
Fin
.4
4.0
58.
10.
25.
Hoboken
Hudson Co.
48,000
Raw
Fin
.95
5
103
19
25
Atlantic City-
Atlantic Co.
47,800
Raw W
Raw S
Fin C
0.12
1.08
0.88
3.0
35.0
6.0
53.
29.
92.
12.
10.
10.
25.
25.
25.
Toms River
Ocean Co.
47,600
Raw
Fin
3.5
.25
50.
3.
84
121
10
17
25.
25.
Perth Amboy
Middlesex Co.
40,000
Raw
Fin
13.
1.
50.
4.
72.
123.
21.
20.
27.
36.
Kearny
Hudson Co.
37,000
Raw
Fin
1.5
7.
69.
10
25
Rahway
Union Co.
30,000
Raw
Fin
1.2
0.3
3.0
2.0
268.
284.
35.
38.
56.
76
Phillipsburg
Warren Co.
26,000
Raw
Fin
0.12
3.0
186.
11.
25.
Princeton
Mercer Co.
25,000
Raw
Fin
Fin
2.8
0.2
0.1
12.0
0.0
1.0
97.
182.
119.
10.
13.
14.
25.
32.
32.
Mt Holly
Burlington Co.
22,000
Raw
Fin
0.23
3.
126.
10.
25.
Bridge ton
Cumberland Co.
21,000
Part.
0.25
2.
52
10
25
Millville
Cumberland Co.
20,000
Fin Pit
Fin Apt
1.3
2.0
4
3
69
41
10
10
25
25
Lakewood
Ocean Co.
19,500
Raw
Fin
0.1
3.
111.
10.
25.
Red Bank
Monmouth Co.
12,500
Raw
Fin
1.7
6.0
79.
10.
25.
Hacketstown
Warren Co.
10,500
Fin
Fin
0.95
0.10
3.0
2.0
120.
249.
24.
10.
25.
25.
Haledon
Passaic Co.
10,540
Raw
Fin
3.5
0.95
40.
10.
106.
178.
14.
19.
25.
1.
14-
15*
16-
17-
18'
19-
20*
21'
22*
23-
24-
25.
26.
28-
N-6
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—- *~-*
Table 2 N (Cont)
(10,000-100,000 )
NOj
Na
Ba
MBAS
As
Se
F
Cn
Sd . C.
pH
Cr
13.
6.
3.
3.
1.
16.
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.007
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
433
181
275
455
687
7.8
7.1
7.6
7.2
7.4
0.00
0.034
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.
4.0
0.05
0.005
0.005,
0.10
0.02
120
7.1
0.000
15.
2
0.05
.25
0.005
0.005
0.20
0.02
185
7.2
0.00
16.
12.
1.
6.
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.10
1.0
0.02
0.02
0.02
103.
47.
164.
5.2
5.7
7.4
0.00
0.00
0.00
17.
1.
1.
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.40
0.10
0.02
0.02
128.
241.
7.4
8.6
0.000
0.00
18.
1.0
1.0
0.06
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.30
0.02
0.02
162.
214.
4.4
7.4
0.00
0.00
19.
1
0.05
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
134
8.0
0.00
20.
10.
10.
18.5
20.0
0.05
0.12
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.1
0.86
0.02
0.02
452.
46ft.
7.7
7.1
0.000
0.000
21.
7.
0.05
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
286.
7.8
0.00
22.
3.
8:85s
0.05
8:11
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
8:881
?:i°
n. io
0.02
0.02
0.02
168.
280.
185.
6.8
u. 00
0.00
0.00
23.
1.
0.10
0.25
0.005
.008
0.11
0.02
237.
7.8
0.000
24.
18.
0.09
0.1
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
83
4.6
0.00
25.
1.
1
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
]25
50
7.4
6.6
0.00
0.00
26.
1.0
0.06
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.20
0.02
216.
8.0
0.00
•
r—
CM
1.0
0.05
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
162.0
7.2
0.00
*
00
CM
7.
2.
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
184.
383.
7.0
7.8
0.00
0.00
29.
1.
1.
0.05
0.05
0.25
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
192.
275.
7.0
8.0
0.000
0.000
N-7
-------
Table 2 N (cont)
(10,000-100,000)
Ag
r,u
Mn
T>H
Fe
, Co
, Cd
Zn
Ni
' Hp
13.
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.057
n.oo8
0.024
0.005
0.057
0.60
0. 70
0.12
1.9
0.71
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.11
0.036
0.12
4.7
0.10
0.00
0.019
0.00
0.10
0.006
0.00
0.003
0.00
0.00
0.003
8:5?3
0.033
0.048
0.16
8:8Ji
0.00
0.016
0.016
0/001
0.0012
0.0005
0.001
0.0011
14-
0.000
0.015
0.028
0.000
0.094
0.000
0.000
0.030
0.000
0.0005
15-
0.00
0.13
0.10
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
0.080
0.00
0.0005
16-
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.65
0.00
0.00
0.022
0.014
0.029
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.018
0.026
0.38
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.16
0.071
0.12
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.0005
0.001
0.0005
17 •
0.000
0.00
0.000
0.014
0.033
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.71
0.051
0.000
0.00
0.000
0.00
0.038
0.011
0.000
0.00
0.0005
0.0014
18-
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.070
0.14
0.068
0.00
0.00
5.2
1.2
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.045
0.057
0.00
0.00
0.0005
0.0005
19 •
0.00
0.011
0.10
0.00
0.39
0.00
0.00
0.067
0.00
0.0005
20.
0.000
0.000
0.003
0.070
0.12
0.024
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.034
0.036
0.000
0.000
0.0005
0.0005
21-
0.00
0.050
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.007
0.00
0.0008
22 •
W
0.039
8:?87
0.054
11:18
0.00
8:88
0.40
8:BM
0.00
8:88
0.00
6:88
0.021
8:83?
m
0.0005
8:8883
23.
0.000
0.014
0.012
0.000
0.15
0.000
0.000
0.029
0.000
0.0005
24-
0.00
0.011
0.023
0.025
0.62
0.00
0.00
0.38
0.00
0.0005
25"
0.00
0.00
0.000
0.032
0.009
0.027
0.00
0.00
0.88
0.049
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.047
0.017
0.00
0.00
0.0005
0.0005
26 •
0.00
0.026
0.028
0.00
0.013
0.00
0.00
0.23
0.00
0.0005
27 •
0.00
0.014
-0.024
0.016
0.58
0.00
0.00
0.10
0.00
0.0005
28>
0.00
0.00
0.12
0.027
0.019
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.11
0.020
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.007
0.014
0.00
0.00
0.0005
0.0005
29 •
0.00
0.00
0.21
0.070
0.17
0.065
0.000
0.000
0.15
0.065
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.058
0.012
0.000
0.000
0.0005
0.001
N-8
-------
nppeilU-LA Li
Table 2 N (cont)
(10,000-100,000)
Chlorinated Insecticides
CCEm
CAEju
Aid
Lin
Chid
DDD
DDE
DDT
Diel
End.
Hept
Hp-ep
,Meth
13.
14.
15.
16.
0.2
2.7
NF
-
17.
18.
19.
20.
2.3
3.7
Cont.
Br ok.
;
21.
22.
NF
— -
- —
— —
-
- —
— —
23-
Ik.
25.
26.
27.
28.
NF
-v.
29.
T
N-9
-------
Table 2 N (cont)
(10,000-100,001))
Herbicides
Tox
2-4-D
t2-4-5T
Silvex
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
>-
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
N-10
-------
Table 2 N (cont)
go,000-100.000)
Chlorinated Insecticides
CCE^
CAEm
Aid
Lin
Chid
DDD
DDE
DDT
Diel
T
End.
Hept
Hp-ep
,Meth
13.
14.
15.
16.
0.2
2.7
NF
17.
18.
i
i
19.
20.
2.3
3.7
Cont.
Br ok.
21.
22.
NF
— -
- — -
- —
— —
-
- —
—
—>-
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
l
I
i
28.
1
NF
1
5»-
29.
I
N-ll
-------
Table 3 N
EVALUATION NF.W .TF.RSF.Y KTATF. POTABT.E1 WATEK PKOCRAM
1.000-10.000 >Eod.Served
Turb
Color
TDS
Chlor
S04
no3
30.
H amnion ton
Atlantic Co.
10,000
F.Well#4
F.MainPl
Effluent
0.32
1.3
3
5
50
56
10
10
25
25
16
7
31.
Ocean City
Cape May Co.
10,000
Raw Well7
" " 11
0.16
0.16
3
2
134
122
12
in
25
25
1
1
32.
Pitman
Gloucester Co.
10,000
0.17
3
278
36
25
1
33.
Hamilton Twp.
Atlantic Co.
9,000
Well #5
Fin.
0.17
5
124
10
25
1
34.
Mahwah
Bergen Co.
9,000
Fin.W#3
F. Old
Stst.Well
0.1
0.1
2.
2.
124.
357 .
18.
62.
Ik
2.
18.
35.
Rockaway Twp.
Morris Co.
8,600
.08
2.
208.
19.
25.
6.
36.
Newton
Sussex Co.
8,500
1.3
3.
59.
10.
25.
1.
37.
Salem
Salem Co.
8,000
Raw
Fin
6.2
.58
20.
2.
59.
95
10.
10.
25.
41
1.0
2.
38.
Spotswood
Middlesex Co.
8,000
.68
2.
96
13.
25.
11.
39.
Clinton
Hunterdon Co.
6,000
.1
2.
96.8
10.
25.
12.
40.
Cape May City
Cape May Co.
5,500
Well
in
.28
3
183
20
25
1
41.
Lambertville
Hunterdon Co.
4,400
Raw
Fin
1.8
0.7
7.
3.
92.
134.
10.
10.
27.
43.
11.
1.
42.
Flemington
Hunterdon Co.
4,400
Raw
Fin
4.5
1.7
6.
3.
105.
110.
10.
12.
25.
40.
6.
6.
43.
Franklin
Sussex Co.
3,900
Raw(filt)
Fin
Raw(Well)
1.3
1.2
.10
5.
2.
2.
123.
143.
287
23.
24.
28.
25.
25.
25.
1.
2.
6.
44.
Tuckerton
Ocean Co.
3,000
Raw
Fin
77.0
0.47
50.
6.
51.
64.
10.
10.
25.
25.
1.
1.
45.
Sussex
Sussex Co.
1,900
1.0
3.
31.
10.
25.
1.
46.
Pemberton Boro
Burlington Co.
1,340
.42
2.
115.
10.
25.
1.
47.
Wrightstown
Burlington Co.
1,000
.42
3.
145
10.
25.
1.
48.
Crestwood Village
Ocean Co.
4,300
Raw
Fin
.5
.12
2.
2.
10.
53.
10.
10.
25.
25.
1.
1.
N-12
-------
Table 3 N (contl
(1.000-10,000)
Na
Bp
MBAS
As
F
r.n
Sp.C.
nH
nr -
Ag
Cu
30.
8.8
>.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.10
.10
.02
.02
69
77
7.2
7.1
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.016
0.021
31.
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
0.10
0.20
.02
n?
228
196
7.6
7
0.00
0.00
0.00
n.no
0.019
0.005
32.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
2.50
.02
499.
7.8
0.00
0.00
0.011
33.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
0.10
.02
187
7.6
0.00
0.00
0.021
34.
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.1
.1
.02
.02
233.
610.
6.8
7.0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.18
0.041
35.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
.14
.02
354.
7.6
0.90
0.00
0.004
36.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
1.0
.02
126.
6.9
0.00
0.00
0.094
37.
_
.05
.05
.25
.1
.005
.005
.005
.005
.1
.1
.02
.02
83.
170
5.1
6.7
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
. .057
.003
38.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
.1
.02
194.
6.6
0.00
0.00
.016
39 .
.05
.25
.005
.005
.1
.02
148.
6.9
0.00
0.00
0.00
40 •
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
0.10
.02
292
7.4
0.00
o.co
0.007
41 •
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.1
.1
.02
.0?
156.
?2fi.
6.8
6.8
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
.017
.008
42 *
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.1
.1
.02
.02
185.
199.
7.2
6.6
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
.036
.012
43 .
-
:83
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
:38?
.1
.1
.11
.02
.02
.02
239.
255.
484.
7.0
6.9
7.4
t).00
0.00
0.00
0:88
0.00
.001
¦M)
44 •
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.005
.005
.005
.10
.10
.02
.02
51.
59.
6.3
6.4.
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
.014
.091
+5 •
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
.1
.02
53.
4.9
0.00
0.00
.067
46.
-
.05
.25
.005
.005
.31
.02
215.
7.2
0.00
0.00
.021
4 7.
-
.10
.25
.005
.005
.13
.02
255.
7.6
0.00
0.00
0.00
4 8.
-
.05
.05
.25
.25
.005
.nns
.005
.005
.10
.10
.02
.02
23.
65.
5.0
6-9
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.048
0.059
N-13
-------
Table 3 N (cont)
(1.000-10,000)
Mn
. Pb
Co
Cd
Zn
Ni
He
HAEm
, Aid.
0.010
0.010
0.00
0.00
0.053
0.036
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.021
0.070
0.00
0.00
.0005
.0005
NF
0.00
0.010
0.023
0.00
0.27
0.064
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.035
0.032
0.00
0.00
.0005
.0005
0.00
0.00
0.050
0.00
0.00
0.16
0.00
.0005
0.031
0.00
0.089
0.00
0.00
0.007
0.00
.0005
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.008
0.004
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.005
0.005
0.00
0.00
.0005
.0005
0.00
0.00
0.007
0.00
0.00
0.077
0.00
.0005
.016
0.00
.44
0.00
0.00
0.12
0.00
.0005
NF
.uyy
.070
0.00
0.00
.52
.048
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
.054
0.13
0.00
0.00
.0005
.0005
NF
.010
.000
.13
0.00
0.00
.032
0.00
.0005
.1
.8
.ocJ
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.005
0.00
.0005
.031
0.00
0.019
0.00
0.00
0.010
0.00
.0005
.10
.006
0.00
0.00
0.33
.008
0.00
0.00
0.00
0-00
0.041
0.023
o.oo
0.00
.0005
.0005
.038
.016
0.00
0.00
.35
.075
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.039
0.021
0.00
0.00
.0005
.0005
.5
5.5
NF
.034
.016
.000
0.00
0.00
0.00
.15
:8t4
0.00
8:88
0.00
8:88
0.024
0.016
-0.010
o.oo
8:88
.0005
.0005
.0005
NF
.01
.051
0.00
0.00
6.9
0.019
0.00
0.00
8:88
0.10
0.044
0.00
0.00
.0005
' .0005
.065
0.00
.22
0.00
0.00
0.032
0.00
.0005
.013
.024
.22
0.00
0.00
0.005
0.00
.0005
.036
0.000
.51
0.00
0.00
0.066
0.00
.0005
o o
o o
0.00
0.00
.051
.55
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.082
0.080
0.00
0.00 I
.0005
.0005
N-14
-------
Table 3 N (cont)
(1,000-10,000)
Chlorinated Insecticides
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36 .
37 .
38.
39.
AO.
41.
42.
43.
44 .
45-
46-
47'
48-
Lin.
NF
Chid.
DDD
DDE
DDT
Diel
End.
Hept.
Hp-cp
Meth.
Tox.
NF
NF
NF _
NF --
N-15
-------
Table 3 N (cont)
(1,000-10,000)
Herbicides
2-4-D
2-4-5T
Silvex
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44 *
45"
46*
47"
4 8"
N-16
-------
Table 4. N Appendix N
EVALUATION NEW JERSEY STATE POTABLE WATER PROGRAM
Under 1,000
Pop.Served
Turb.
Color
TDS
Chlor
SO/,
N03
Na
Ba
49.
Stone Harbor
Cape May Co.
850
.16
4
190
25
25
1
-
0.05
50.
Roosevelt
Monmouth Co.
814
0.4
2.0
86.0
10.0
25.0
1.0
-
0.05
51.
Bridgeport
Gloucester Co.
800
0.15
1.0
138.0
15.0
26.0
35.0
-
0.09
52.
Kingston
Middlesex Co.
800
0.7
2.0
142.0
13.0
25.0
30.0
-
0.05
53.
Barnegat
Ocean Co.
700
0.35
2.0
26.0
10.0
25.0
1.0
0.05
Cedar Glen Lakes
Ocean Co.
500
Not
Visite
d
54.
Glen Gardner
Hunterdon Co.
500
0.22
3.0
96.8
10.0
25.0
1.0
-
0.05
55.
Peques t
Warren Co.
500
0.4
3.0
292.0
10.0
26.0
1.0
-
0.05
56.
Chester
Morris Co.
280
0.12
2.0
107.0
12.0
25.0
25.0
-
0.05
TWin Lakes
Somerset Co.
164
Not
Visite
d
57.
South Fortescue
Cumberland Co.
75
0.23
2.0
168.0
10.0
25.0
1.0
-
0.05
58.
Middle Twp. Avalon
Cape May Co.
50
0.13
2
149
17
25
1
-
0.05
N-17
-------
rt^jpeiiaxx in
Table 4 N (cont)
(<1000)
MB AS
As
Se
F
Cn
Sp. c.
dH
Cr
Ag |
Cu
Mn
49.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.15
0.02
328
7.9
0.00
0.00
0.007
0.00
50.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.60
0.02
132.0
7.4
0.00
0.00
0.050
0.000
51.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
212.0
5.6
0.00
0.00
0.050
0.022
52.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
219.0
7.0
0.00
0.00
0.027
0.00
53.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
38.0
5.1
0.00
0.00
0.026
0.010
54.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
148.0
7.4
0.00
0.00
0.014
0.013
55.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
449.0
8.0
0.00
0.00
0.039
0.016
56.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
—
165.0
6.7
0.00
0.00
0.010
0.000
57.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
244.0
7.6
0.00
0.000
0.005
0.010
58.
0.25
0.005
0.005
0.10
0.02
268
7.7
0.00
0.00
0.011
0.00
N-18
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Table 4 N (cont)
(<1000)
Chlorinated Insecticides Herbicides
Aid.
Lin
Chid
DDI).
DDE
DDT
Diel
End.
Hept
Hp-ep
Meth
' 1
Tox 2-4-D
¦ ¦
^T
SilTEx
49.
50.
51.
52.
NF
NF
0.4
NF
NF
NF
0.1
NF
NF
NF
NF
—
NF
—
53.
54.
55.
56.
,
57.
[
V
S
I
58.
J \
j
1 1
N-20
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Appendix N
Table 4 N (cont)
£1000)
Pb
Fe
Co
Cd
Zn
Ni
Hg
CCEm
CAEm
m
49.
0.00
0.044
o.oo
0.00
0.021
0.00
0.0005
50.
0.00
0.25
0.00
0.00
0.019
0.00
0.0005
51.
0.00
0.009
0.00
0.00
0.14
0.00
0.0005
52.
0.00
0.050
0.00
0.00
0.009
0.00
0.0005
53.
0.00
0.20
0-00
0.00
0.090
0.011
0.0005
54.
0.00
0.094
0.00
0.00
0.016
0.00
0.0005
55.
0.00
0.25
0.00
0.00
0.039
0.00
0.0005
56.
0.000
0.003
0.000
0.000
0.072
0.000
0.0005
57.
0.005
0.021
0.000
0.000
0.021
0.000
0.0005
58.
0.000
0.047
0.00
0.00
0.12
0.00
0.0005
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