For the first time, the plan assesses water supply challenges resulting from climate change and offers climate resilience solutions. The draft plan concludes that, under normal conditions and in most regions, New Jersey has adequate volumes of source water supply and is well-positioned to address water supply challenges if the state continues to take actions to mitigate the threats of climate change, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminants.
The DEP will schedule two public meetings (one in-person and one virtual) where attendees may offer oral comments. The dates of these meetings have not yet been announced. Written comments may be submitted through the DEP’s website and are due by April 26.
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.