Staff described final design work for WRF headworks and pump replacements and reported an $850,000 congressional appropriation to support preliminary design for a new solids plant; staff said the city had requested a much larger amount (about $40 million) and will apply the appropriation to design phases through EPA process.

County staff said the sewage treatment facility design is finished and a construction permit has been submitted to MDE; the county is seeking MDE grant funding, a second federal appropriation of about $6.2 million and a USDA loan to close the remaining gap.

Proposal aims to finance local waste management and contaminated site redevelopment efforts.

Treasurer of State creates accounts for funding projects under Water, Waste Disposal Act.

The Rural Community Assistance Corporation described technical assistance offerings for grant applications and a suite of loan products, including bridge loans and short-term construction financing, aimed at small/rural water and wastewater systems.

SALC provides grants for agricultural conservation, planning, and capacity building initiatives.

Council authorizes revenue bonds for Midshore 2 Landfill and wastewater facility upgrades.

Ramsey Water Department seeks funding for PFAS treatment projects from New Jersey infrastructure bank.

The House resolved into an additional Committee of the Whole, adopted floor and committee amendments to several Senate bills (including SB 10 16, SB 13 35, SB 16 24 and SB 16 83), and passed three Senate bills and multiple House bills on final reading; several measures were transmitted for further action.