On February 3, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced significant amendments to the Groundwater Quality Standards (GWQS) under N.J.A.C. 7:9C. These changes will have far-reaching implications for permitting, remediation, and enforcement across the state. With revised criteria for 64 constituents—50 becoming more stringent, 12 becoming less stringent, and 2 newly established …
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