Looking for a wetland delineation in Edgewater, NJ? Describe your project once and up to three wetland consultants who work in Edgewater and Bergen County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Edgewater is home to about 15,116 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+5.4% since 2020). With 15,567 people per sq mi, it is a densely built-up area. Low-lying lots, stream corridors and former farmland can hold wetlands that must be mapped before building.
Edgewater at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 15,116 (+5.4% since 2020)
- Rank in New Jersey
- 67th of 323 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Population density
- 15,567 people per sq mi (densely built-up)
- Type
- Borough (Edgewater borough)
- Main county
- Bergen County
What to check before hiring in Edgewater
- Rules: in New Jersey, wetlands can be regulated by the Corps of Engineers, the state and the county, each with its own rules and buffers.
- Season: some indicators are only reliable in the growing season; ask the consultant when to schedule.
- Survey: the delineated boundary is usually located by a land surveyor for the site plan.
- Price drivers: site size, vegetation, access and whether permitting is included.
Useful official resources
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EPA: Section 404
The federal wetland permit program.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory program and district offices.
Services available in Edgewater
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Wetland delineation
Field delineation of wetland boundaries following the Corps of Engineers manual, with flags and a report.
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Wetland permitting support
Jurisdictional determination and permit application (Section 404, state or local) for work near wetlands.
Frequently asked questions in Edgewater
How much does a wetland delineation cost in Edgewater, NJ?
It depends on the size of the site, the vegetation and the report required. Describe your land: consultants who serve Edgewater send a proposal.
How long does it take?
Field work often takes a day or two; agency review of a jurisdictional determination can take months.
Can I build if there is a wetland?
Often yes, by avoiding it or obtaining the required permits and mitigation.
Which wetland consultants will contact me?
Up to three independent wetland consultants who serve Edgewater and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.