The Improving Water Quality Through the Abatement of Pollutants from Combined Sewer Overflows brochure explains combined sewer overflow issues and regulations. The Municipal Finance and Construction Element brochure provides an overview of regulatory programs and the types of financial assistance DEP provides for the planning, design and construction of public wastewater treatment, drinking water and stormwater management facilities. The Sewerage Infrastructure Improvement Act Grant Program brochure describes in detail the funding available to assist municipalities in meeting combined sewer overflow and stormwater management planning and design needs.

Highlights

• These brochures provide an introduction for students doing research projects related to the financial assistance available for wastewater, drinking water or stormwater projects. They explain how outdated, inefficient infrastructure can threaten water quality and how available funding can help communities address the problem.

Target Audience(s)
General public, teachers of students in grades 9-12 and college students, municipal officials, planners and engineers

Additional Information
Bureau of Program Development and Technical Services, MF & CE
NJDEP, PO Box 425
Trenton NJ 08625-0425
Phone: 609-292-3859
Fax: 609-984-7938
www.nj.gov/dep/dwq
www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/cwpl04_f.htm