Transcript City of Newark Water and Sewer Rates
City of Newark Water and Sewer Rates
Pursuant to Revised General Ordinances 6PSF-A (S) and 6PSF-B (S), effective March 2, 2015, Water and Sewer rates increased as adopted by the Municipal Council on February 10, 2015. The bill you receive in April will reflect these new rates.
Why are my water and sewer rates being increased?
The City of Newark’s Water and Sewer system dates back to the 1880s. Although it is an old system, it is an effective one. Newark ranks as having one of the best quality, best tasting water in the State of New Jersey. Various independent engineering studies have shown that over the next ten years, the City will need to make improvements to the system, totaling approximately $450 million, in order to continue to efficiently supply its residents with quality water. Major improvements are needed in each of the City’s wards.
City and its residents.
Some of these projects and improvements are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Protection so that our water supply and sewer collection system meet federal and state regulations. The Mayor, Municipal Council and the Department plan to implement infrastructure and operational changes and upgrades that will provide the most improvement to the water and sewer system with the greatest benefit to the The City’s water and sewer rates, before the increase, were considerably lower than those of surrounding municipalities. The former rate structure was not sufficient to cover the costs of the necessary improvements. The moderate increase to the water and sewer rates will cover the infrastructure projects and improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK, NJ
City of Newark Water and Sewer Rates Please direct all inquiries to the Water and Sewer Utilities Customer Service Unit at 973-733-6370 . This information is also available at www.ci.newark.nj.us
Rate Increases Water and Sewer 2015 8.94% 2016 2017 6.88% 7.40% Combined Water/Sewer Monthly Bill (Average) Residence 2015 2016 2017 Single Family Two Family $ 48.06 $ 51.36 $55.16
78.09 83.46 89.64
Three Family 102.12 109.14 117.22
Four Family 126.15 134.82 144.80
Seniors/Disabled/Vets 43.86
46.85 50.29
Household Monthly Impact (Average) Residence 2015 2016 2017 Single Family $ 3.95
$3.30
$3.80
Two Family Three Family 6.41
8.38
5.37
7.02
6.18
8.08
Four Family Seniors/Disabled/Vets 10.36
3.60
8.67
2.99
9.98
3.44