USEPA-Designated Sole-Source Aquifer Project-Review-Areas in New Jersey Open-File Map OFM-26

A sole-source aquifer (SSA) is defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) under regulations in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. It is defined as an aquifer which contributes more than fifty percent of the drinking water to a specific area and its contribution would be impossible to replace if the aquifer were to become contaminated. Any project within such a designated area that receives federal funds must address the project's potential impact on ground water to the satisfaction of the USEPA. This 'project-review area' includes all or part of the 'stream-flow source zone,' the upstream watershed that may contribute recharge to the aquifer. The USEPA has designated seven sole-source aquifers in New Jersey.Hoffman, Jeffrey L. (1999). USEPA-Designated Sole-Source Aquifer Project-Review-Areas in New Jersey. Open-File MapOFM-26. Scale 1:100,000. New Jersey Geological Survey, New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionThis map can be purchased from NJDEP Maps and Publications Office Information - U.S. Postal Service purchases: DEP Map and Publication Sales Office P.O. Box 438 Trenton, NJ 08625-0438 - Over-the-counter and overnight delivery services purchases: DEP Maps and Publications Sales Office 428 East State Street (Carroll Building) Trenton, NJ 08608 Phone: 609-777-1038 Hours: 8:30 am-12 noon; 1 pm-4pm (Monday-Friday) - Credit card purchases: FAX credit card number, expiration date and signature to: 609-292-3285. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted. - Prepayment by check or credit card is required on all orders. - Make check payable to Treasurer, - State of New Jersey. Prices include shipping. - All sales are final.Purpose: Shows sole-source aquifers of New Jersey