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. 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
City and its residents.
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
2016
2017
8.94%
6.88%
7.40%
Combined Water/Sewer Monthly Bill (Average)
Residence
Single Family
Two Family
Three Family
Four Family
Seniors/Disabled/Vets
2015
2016
2017
$ 48.06 $ 51.36 $55.16
78.09
83.46 89.64
102.12
109.14 117.22
126.15 134.82 144.80
43.86
46.85 50.29
Household Monthly Impact (Average)
Residence
2015
2016
2017
$ 3.95
$3.30
$3.80
Two Family
6.41
5.37
6.18
Three Family
8.38
7.02
8.08
Four Family
10.36
8.67
9.98
3.60
2.99
3.44
Single Family
Seniors/Disabled/Vets
CITY OF NEWARK, NJ