Water Quality Standards Regulations: New Jersey
Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this state.
EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "State Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes. Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.
State Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes
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Surface Water Quality Standards (2020) (pdf)
(Effective July 29, 2020) Surface water classifications, designated uses, quality criteria and policies and procedures for the waters of the State of New Jersey. -
Delaware River Basin Commission, Administrative Manual-Part III, Water Quality Regulations (pdf)
(Effective July 8, 2014) This document is incorporated into [New Jersey's/Pennsylvania's] water quality standards by reference.