The requirements for site plans and as-builts have been prepared to assist property owners, developers, builders, architects, engineers, and others in securing the necessary approvals from JCMUA.
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Review Site Plan Requirements
Meet the Requirements to Connect to the Water System
If your project requires a new or modified water connection, you must submit site plans for review before construction begins. Plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed JCMUA Professional Engineer.
File Applications for Permits
Welcome to the Jersey City Municipal Utility Authority’s center for permits, licenses and applications. These vary and can range from getting a pet license to a construction permit, and everything in-between! As a businessperson, community representative, homeowner or commercial property owner seeking a permit, license and/or application for your project or event, you can find applications and contact information to get started here. Information pertaining to the permit, license and/or application process and payment must be obtained directly from the respective City Division as indicated below
File Inspections & Testing
No service will be activated until final approval is granted.
Explore Bidding Opportunities
- Submitted bid or contract documents must be on forms obtained from JCMUA
- Proposal must be signed by the bidder
- Bid must be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid or contract number and name
- Proposal must be filed at Procurement at the above address prior to the bid opening time and date as stated in the advertisement and noted on the bid or contract document and the bid envelope
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Stormwater Outfall Map
A stormwater outfall map shows the location of all stormwater outfall pipes and the receiving water bodies they discharge into. Its primary purpose is to help municipalities comply with NJPDES (National Pollutant…
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Green Infrastructure Initiatives
Local community organization Sustainable Jersey City (SJC), a collaborative network of green civic minded orgs and individuals, has teamed up with the NJ Tree Foundation to install a rain garden…
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Rain Collection Barrels
A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rain water that drains from your roof and gutters. The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority in partnership with the Jersey…
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Storage
11.3B gallons
The reservoirs have a combined storage capacity of 11.3 billion gallons.
Daily Capacity
45M gallons
Average of 45 million gallons, peaking at 80 million gallons.
Infrastructure
23 miles
The system includes 23 miles of aqueduct and 300 miles of water mains.
