SEWER BAN RESCINDED

EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2008

Please be advised that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has rescinded the Sewer Connection Ban effective June 18, 2008. 

Since capacity in the Authority’s Main Pumping Station remains limited, the Authority requests each community submit, on a monthly basis, the number of Certificates of Occupancy issued during the prior month noting whether the project is new or replacement flow. Procedures for connection to the sewer system should proceed in accordance with the Authority’s Rules and Regulations.

In addition, it remains important to continue efforts to reduce infiltration and inflow throughout the Member and Customer Communities. The Authority requests that Customer Communities document and provide periodic updates on efforts to control extraneous flow.

Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority

New Connection Fact Sheet 

Authority Approval is required for all subdivision and site plans in the municipalities of Fair Haven, Little Silver, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Shrewsbury, and West Long Branch connecting to the Authority’s Sanitary Sewer system, except for minor subdivisions not involving the creation of a new lot. 

All projects requiring a Treatment Works Approval, in all towns, must first receive preliminary subdivision and/or site plan approval from the appropriate body of the municipality having jurisdiction, prior to filing for Authority approval.  

In the Authority's Member Towns, it is important that the Certificate of Occupancy not be issued prior to the builder/homeowner providing proof that the Authority has inspected the sanitary sewer connection and that the Authority’s Connection Fee and all other related fees has been paid.  

Additionally, demolition permits must not be issued without proof that the sanitary sewer has been properly inspected and disconnected, as per the Authority’s Rules and Regulations.  The Authority issues certificates for disconnections and reconnections, with a raised seal, for submission to the Municipality's Construction Office indicating the property has been properly inspected for a disconnection or reconnection.  

Click below the following links in red for more information:

RESOLUTION NO: 2008-06-64 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  TO EXECUTE TREATMENT WORKS APPROVALS

The Executive Director's Sewer Ban Rescission Request letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's response to the Executive Director's Rescission Request letter.

If there are any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Michael A. Gianforte, P.E., Executive Director.