New Jersey A165 requires DEP to assess sewer service extension in Lake Hopatcong region and allows tax deduction for septic system maintenance.

New Jersey A165 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study the feasibility of extending sewer service in the Lake Hopatcong region and its watershed. If the DEP finds that sewer service extension is not feasible or would not significantly improve water quality, the bill allows a gross income tax deduction for one-half of the cost of septic system maintenance at a primary residence within the watershed. The DEP must consult with local governing bodies and the Lake Hopatcong Commission during the study.

New Jersey A165 requires DEP to assess sewer service extension in Lake Hopatcong region and allows tax deduction for septic system maintenance.

New Jersey A165 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study the feasibility of extending sewer service in the Lake Hopatcong region and its watershed. If the DEP finds that sewer service extension is not feasible or would not significantly improve water quality, the bill allows a gross income tax deduction for one-half of the cost of septic system maintenance at a primary residence within the watershed. The DEP must consult with local governing bodies and the Lake Hopatcong Commission during the study.