N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.15 - Irrigation systems

(a) Irrigation water systems which conserve irrigation water, improve water quality and management, control erosion, and reduce the pollution of water on land from agricultural non-point sources may be applied on land for which an adequate supply of water is available and on which irrigation will be continued for agricultural and horticultural purposes.

(b) The following types of practices are approved for irrigation systems:

1. Permanently installed systems, mainlines, and wells.

2. Land leveling. (This may be authorized as a single component for performance during a program year if it is part of a reorganizing plan which includes other components. The other required components must be carried out in other years with or without cost-sharing.)

3. Tailwater recovery systems or other installations for the conservation of soil or water where needed as an integral part of the irrigation system.

4. Where existing systems are converted to, or new systems are installed for trickle or similar low volume, low-loss systems, cost-sharing is authorized for pumping, filtering and application equipment where such components are permanently installed.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to irrigation systems:

1. Cost-sharing is not authorized for:

i. Portable pipe or any other normally portable equipment.

ii. Pipe installed in the well (other than casing), pumps, and pumping equipment except as specified in (b)4 above.

iii. Installation of power supplies.

iv. Sprinklers or other above-ground water application equipment except as specified in (b)4 above.

2. Consideration must be given to the needs of wildlife, preserving or enhancing the appearance of the area, and potential pollution hazards.

3. Cost-sharing is authorized for land leveling as the sole component if it is a needed part of the plan for the reorganization of the system.

(d) The system shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.15

Amended by R.1986 d.105, effective 4/7/1986.
See: 18 New Jersey Register 131(a), 18 New Jersey Register 638(a).
Added (b)4 and (c)1ii-iv.