SCHEDULE OF RATES – WATER 

Minimum/base quarterly charges are assessed each customer regardless of meter size.

The minimum quarterly charge is currently $78.36 per quarter for the first 6,000 gallons. All gallons consumed above 6,000 gallons, in addition to the base rate, are charged based on the following rate structure:

GALLONS CONSUMED PER 1,000 GALLONS CURRENT RATE PER 1,000 GALLONS
Over 6,000 to 20,000 $3.58
Over 20,000 to 30,000 $4.02
Over 30,000 to 40,000 $4.38
Over 40,000 to 50,000 $4.83
Over 50,000 to 60,000 $5.23
Over 60,000 to 70,000 $5.66
Over 70,000 to 80,000 $6.17
Over 80,000 to 90,000 $6.50
Over 90,000 to 100,000 $6.88
Over 100,000 to 110,000 $7.30
Over 110,000 to 120,000 $7.69
Over 120,000 to 130,000 $8.12
Over 130,000 $8.31
SENIOR CITIZEN/PERMANENTLY DISABLED $62.69/ 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 $280.69
3 inch $421.14
4 inch $561.38
6 inch $1,122.72
8 inch $2,092.05
10 inch $3,355.78
12 inch $4,886.44
An annual charge of $1.31 per sprinkler head will also be applied.
Connection charge for fire sprinkler installation: $3,633.00

OFFICE SERVICE CHARGES

  • General

    Interest will be charged from billing date if not paid 30 days of its issuance.                                   1 1/2% per month | 18% per annum

    Water or Sewer Search   $10.00

    History or Open Item Printout   $5.00

    Copy Service (Letter size paper) $.05 per page

    Copy Service (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)  $20.00

    Charge for Returned Checks     $20.00

    Request for Availability/Location of Water/Sewer Service  $75.00

    Application for Individual Lots     $150.00

    Bacteria Testing of New Pipes (First sample per day)  $75.00

    Each additional sample per day   $25.00

    Final Charge for Change of Ownership & Final Meter Reading   $25.00

    Hydrant Flow Testing per Occasion   $500.00

    Hydrant Maintenance per Hydrant    $400.00

  • FIELD SERVICE CHARGE

    Equipment:

    Hydro Excavator: (Per Hour)  $250

    Backhoe:  (Per Hour)   $130.00

    Service Truck:  (Per Hour)  $100.00

    Dump Truck:  (Per Hour)   $100.00

  • LABOR

    Foreman:  (Per Hour)    $ 121

    Operator:  (Per Hour)     $ 84

    Laborer:   (Per Hour)      $ 84

    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”     $3,300.00

1 ½”  $3,600.00 

2”     $ 4,000.00

METER PIT ON EXISTING SERVICE LINE AT CUSTOMERS REQUEST FOR STANDARD 5/8″ x 3/4″ METER – THIS INCLUDES LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL :   $2,500

INITIAL SERVICE CONNECTION FEE & CONSTRUCTION WATER FEE:

Water Connection Fee per Unit (EDCU)    $3,633.00

Construction Water per Unit (EDCU)    $20.00

EDCU = Equivalent Domestic Consumer Unit

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-21.0.

Water Connection Fee   $1,816.50

WATER METER PRICES:

5/8” x ¾”    $  350.00

1”                    $ 500.00

1 ½”               $ 600.00

2”                    $ 700.00

3”                    $ 2,415.00

4”                    $ 3,570.00

There is an additional charge of $50.00 for Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) if the street pressure exceeds 80 psi.

HYDRANT METER FOR CONSTRUCTION USE:

Hydrant Meter Deposit     $ 2,000.00

Application Fee (per 3 months)    $ 75.00

Water used billed at regular rates.

WET CUT:

Cut only, Option # 1    $ 3,000.00

Backflow Preventer Testing:    $ 150.00

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:    $ 150.00 per EDCU

Preliminary Escrow Fee:    $ 100.00 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:  $ 300.00

Change of Ownership Administrative Charge:  $ 150.00

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:   $ 150.00 per EDCU

Escrow Review Fee:   Twenty percent (20%) of construction cost estimate as determined by the Authority Engineer ($ 7,500 minimum).

Fees for Residential Individual Water Service:

Application Fee:     $ 150.00

Labor & Materials:  $ 3,500.00 (for standard 1” tap)

Meter Fee:  $ 350.00 (for standard 5/8” x ¾” tap)

Connection Fee:   $ 3,633.00 per EDCU

Construction Water Fee:   $20.00 per EDCU

Hydrant Meter Fees:

Application fee (valid 3 months):   $75.00

Deposit:    $2,000.00

User Fees:  Based upon metered flow.

*If there is an established water escrow account, hydrant meter fees will be

taken from the escrow accounts.