OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYAbout DWSG
Learn more about our division and the work that we do
Our Mission Statement
“The Division of Water Supply & Geoscience (DWSG) works to ensure New Jersey’s water supply is adequate, reliable, safe, and available for the future, based on sound science.”
What We Do
The Division of Water Supply & Geoscience (DWSG) actively works to meet the NJDEP’s Priority to Protect New Jersey’s Water. As Priority 2 specifies, safe, clean water is vital to New Jersey’s health, quality of life and economy. The DEP protects this precious resource by preventing pollution, cleaning up contamination, ensuring ample supply and investing in strong infrastructure.
In the DWSG, we work to achieve safe, reliable and ample drinking water supplies as well as implementing and enforcing standards and treatment that reflect the best available science.
- Establish monitoring schedules for public water systems for a variety of contaminants, and evaluate water quality data for compliance
- Provide technical assistance to public water systems to return to compliance after a violation
- Issue permits for construction of public water system facilities, and review applications for consistency with construction standards
- Provides the State authority to regulate water diversion privileges through permits for entities with the ability to divert more than 100,000 gallons of water per day.
- Establishes a licensing program for qualified well drillers and pump installers
- Provides for the review of the construction, rehabilitation, and decommissioning of wells consistent with regulatory standards
- Require testing of private wells for a suite of contaminants during real estate transactions
- Provide for the review of applications of qualified individuals seeking licenses to operate drinking water and waste water systems in the state of New Jersey.
- Establishes standards for Licensed Operators to maintain licenses, and ensure the safe operation of drinking water and wastewater systems.
Boards and Committees
- NJ Drinking Water Quality Institute- Provides recommendations to the Department for new Drinking Water Contaminants
- State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board- Reviews and approves applications for licenses of Well Drillers and Pump Installers in New Jersey
- Water Supply Advisory Council- Provides input to the Department on the Water Supply Plan from a variety of stakeholders
- Water and Wastewater Licensing Board of Examiners- Reviews and approves applications for licenses of drinking water and wastewater systems in New Jersey
Who We Are
Chart Details
The Division of Water Supply & Geoscience is organized into two sections: the Water System Operations Element and the NJ Geological & Water Survey Element.
These two Elements are responsible for implementing the responsibilities of the Division.
The Water Systems Operation Element is primarily concerned with water quality for public water systems, while the NJ Geological & Water Survey is primarily concerned with water quantity and geologic and hydrologic research.
Bureaus
Bureau of Safe Drinking Water
Bureau of Water Allocation & Well Permitting
Bureau of Water Resources & Geoscience
