2011 SCHEDULE OF RATES - WATER
Minimum/base quarterly charges are assessed each customer regardless of meter size.
The minimum quarterly charge is currently $67.02 per quarter for the first 6,000 gallons.
GALLONS CONSUMED CURRENT RATE
PER 1,000 GALLONS PER 1,000 GALLONS
Over 6,000 to 20,000 $3.06
Over 20,000 to 30,000 3.44
Over 30,000 to 40,000 3.74
Over 40,000 to 50,000 4.13
Over 50,000 to 60,000 4.46
Over 60,000 to 70,000 4.84
Over 70,000 to 80,000 5.28
Over 80,000 to 90,000 5.56
Over 90,000 to 100,000 5.88
Over 100,000 to 110,000 6.24
Over 110,000 to 120,000 6.58
Over 120,000 to 130,000 6.95
Over 130,000 7.11
SENIOR CITIZEN/PERMANENTLY DISABLED $53.62 per quarter
As defined under N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22.2. 20% Reduction on Base Rate.
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES:
Fire Service Line Size
2 Inch $ 271.20
3 Inch 406.90
4 Inch 542.40
6 Inch 1,084.75
8 Inch 2,021.30
10 Inch 3,242.30
12 Inch 4,721.20
An annual charge of $1.31 per sprinkler head will also be applied.
Connection charge for fire sprinkler installation: $2,472.00
OFFICE SERVICE CHARGES:
Interest will be charged from billing date if not 1 1/2% per month
paid within 30 days of its issuance. 18% per annum
Water or Sewer Search $10.00
History or Open Item Printout $5.00
Copy Service (Letter size paper) $.05 per page
(Legal size paper) $.07 per page
Shut Off/Turn-On
Residential
Between 7:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
(Monday through Friday) (Non-Holidays) $35.00
Between 3:30 p.m. & 12:00 a.m. (Weekdays only) $75.00
Between 12:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m.
(Nights, Weekends, & Holidays) $150.00
Weekends and Holidays $150.00
Commercial & Industrial
Between 7:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.
(Monday through Friday (Non- Holidays) $70.00
Between 3:30 p.m. & 12:00 a.m. (Weekdays only) $150.00
Between 12:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. (Weekdays only) $300.00
Weekends and Holidays $300.00
Other Charges
Water Tanker Truck (Up to 1,000 Gallons) $10.00
Charge for Returned Checks $20.00
Request for Availability/Location of Water/Sewer Service $50.00
Application for Individual Lots $75.00
Bacteria Testing of New Pipes
(First sample per day) $50.00
Each additional sample per day $25.00
Final Charge for Change of Ownership &
Final Meter Reading $25.00
FIELD SERVICE CHARGE:
Equipment:
Backhoe: (Per Hour) $115.00
Service Truck: (Per Hour) 74.00
Dump Truck: (Per Hour) 74.00
LABOR:
Foreman: (Per Hour) $ 95.70
Operator: (Per Hour) 66.70
Laborer: (Per Hour) 66.70
Plus all parts and road restoration cost. The above labor rates will be charged at time and
one-half after 3:30 p.m. on weekends and Saturdays, and double time for Sundays and
Holidays.
WET TAP AND CURB BOX CHARGES:
Customer Service Flat Fee including labor, equipment, and material.
Lateral Size:
1” $2,180.00
1 ½” 2,380.00
2” 2,650.00
INITIAL SERVICE CONNECTION FEE & CONSTRUCTION WATER FEE:
Water Connection Fee per Unit (EDCU) $2,472.00
EDCU = Equivalent Domestic Consumer Unit
Construction Water per Unit (EDCU) 10.00
Affordable housing projects built by public Housing Authorities and non-profit organizations,
50% reduction of connection fees, as per N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22.3.
Water Connection Fee $1,236.00
WATER METER PRICES:
5/8” x ¾” $ 270.00
1” 325.00
1 ½” 510.00
2” 655.00
3” 2,415.00
4” 3,570.00
Additional charge of $50.00 for Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) if street pressure exceeds 80 psi.
HYDRANT METER FOR CONSTRUCTION USE:
Water Meter at Designated Hydrant.
Hydrant Meter Deposit $1,000.00
Application Fee (per 3 months) 50.00
Water used billed at regular rates.
WET CUT:
Cut only, Option # 1 $2,000.00
BRANCH CUT SIZE:
4” $6,070.00
6” 6,225.00
8” 6,550.00
10” 6,950.00
12” 7,770.00
LINE STOPPING:
Single Stop
Water Line Size:
4” $4,440.00
6” 4,645.00
8” 4,850.00
LINE STOPPING:
Double Stop
Water Line Size:
4” $8,835.00
6” 9,290.00
8” 9,705.00
Backflow Preventer Testing: $100.00
Meter Testing: $100.00
Test of meter at customer’s request (for each water service meter having an outlet not exceeding one inch).
Developers Fee Table for both Water & Sewer
Application Filing Fees for Major Applications:
Application Fee: $75.00 per EDCU
Preliminary Escrow Fee: $50.00 per EDCU
($2,000 minimum) plus $500.00
Tentative Escrow Fee: Five percent of the Construction Cost
($1,000 minimum) plus $500.00.
Final Escrow Fee: Five percent of the Construction Cost
for estimated Review Fee ($500.00
minimum) plus ten percent of the
construction cost for estimated
Inspection Fee ($1,000.00 minimum)
plus $1,500.00.
Application for Extension: $250.00
Change of Ownership Administrative Charge: $100.00
In certain applications, where Consulting Engineers are utilized to review or inspect the Applicant’s proposed water /sewer system, the Applicant must pay for the Consulting Engineer’s Fees in addition to the standard Escrow Fees.
The Developer also must pay additional monies, during the course of the project, to maintain sufficient balance in the Escrow Account as determined by the Authority.
Application Filing fees for Minor Applications:
Application Fee: $75.00 per EDCU
Escrow Review Fee: Ten percent (10%) of
construction cost estimate
as determined by the Authority
Engineer ($5,000 minimum).
Fees for Residential Individual Water Service:
Application Fee: $75.00
Labor & Materials: $2,180.00 (for standard 1” tap)
Meter Fee: $270.00 (for standard 5/8” x
¾” tap)
Connection Fee: $2,472.00 per EDCU
Construction Water Fee: $10.00 per EDCU
Hydrant Meter Fees:
Application fee (valid 3 months): $50.00
Deposit: $1,000.00
User Fees: Based upon metered flow.
*If there is an established water escrow account, hydrant meter fees will be
taken from the escrow accounts.
2011 SCHEDULE OF RATES – SEWER
RESIDENTIAL CURRENT QUARTERLY RATE: $126.99
SENIOR CITIZEN/PERMANENTLY DISABLED:
(As defined under N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22.2) 20% Reduction of Base
Bill or $101.59 per Qtr
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL:
Commercial: $6.93 per 1,000 Gallons
Industrial: $6.93 per 1,000 Gallons
B.O.D. $593.37 per Ton
Suspended Solids: $700.13 per Ton
Chlorine Demand: $158.12 per Million Gallons
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATER:
Remediation Rate: $1.71 per 1,000 Gallons
MINIMUM/BASE CHARGES – ALL CLASSES:
Notwithstanding any of the schedules contained herein to the contrary,
the minimum base quarterly charge for any service unit connected to the
Authority’s Sanitary Sewer System shall be $126.99, which equates to
18,336 gallons for commercial and industrial users.
Sewer charges commence on the installation date of water meter.
CONNECTION FEES:
The initial service charge shall be at the rate of $3,172.00.
Affordable housing projects built by public Housing Authorities and
non-profit organizations, will as of January 26, 2005 have a 50% reduction
in connection fees, as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22.3 will be $1,586.00.
All applications for individual lots shall pay a $75.00 application fee and a
$65.00 inspection fee prior to connection into the Authority’s street sewer.
CHARGES FOR SERVICE, LABOR, AND MATERIAL BY THE AUTHORITY:
The following schedule of charges shall be imposed for any repairs or work completed by
the Authority:
$2,000.00 per day for Vactor or Jetter Truck for 1st shift.
$2,750.00 per day for Vactor or Jetter Truck for 2nd shift.
$3,250.00 per day for Vactor or Jetter Truck for 3rd shift.
For work requiring less than a full day, the following rates shall prevail:
Use of Vactor or Jetter Truck: $225.00 per hour
Dump Truck: $ 75.00 per hour
Service/Pick-up: $ 75.00 per hour
Labor shall be charged to conform with the standard prevailing hourly rate:
Laborer: $ 66.70 per hour
Foreman: $ 95.70 per hour
The above labor rates will be charged at time and one-half after 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, and double time for Sunday.
The Authority, upon request of the Owner, shall provide an estimate of total
cost of the repairs, which shall be binding upon the Authority for a period of
one (1) month from the date of estimate.
Televising Lines: Labor, Equipment, and Material shall be in the amount
of $2,150.00 per day.
FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL INDIVIDUAL SEWER LATERAL CONNECTIONS:
Application Fee: $75.00
Inspection Fee: $65.00
Connection Fee: $3,172.00 per EDCU
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SERVICE RATES:
Residential, one truck load, 1,500 gallons: $260.00
Residential, additional loads, up to
max of 3 in 30-day period per EDCU: $175.00
Commercial, one truck load, 1,500 gallons: $260.00
Commercial, additional load or loads: $260.00
This service will be available to all residents of Old Bridge Township except where sanitary sewerage is available. All cleanout traps must be exposed by the customer.
The charges for tank cleaning service shall be paid at the time the service is performed. The above rates are paid for 1st shift work only, and one and a half times the above costs will apply for 2nd shift work, and double for 3rd shift work.
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