[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Wanaque as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-7-1973 by Ord. No. 11-0-73]
The water system of the Borough of Wanaque, New Jersey, acquired or to be acquired by the Borough from the Wanaque Municipal Utilities Authority, is hereby created and established as a municipal public utility for all of the purposes of the Local Bond Law of New Jersey and of N.J.S.A. 40:62-77[1] and it is hereby found and determined to be a utility, enterprise or purpose authorized to be undertaken by the Borough and from which it may receive fees, rents or other charges, and all fees, rents or other charges received by the Borough for or in connection with the use or services of such municipal public utility shall be held, used and applied in accordance with the provisions of said Local Bond Law and any other laws applicable.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:62-77 was repealed by L. 1989, c. 109, § 1.
For the purpose of this article, the following words, clauses or terms shall be constructed to mean and shall have the meanings herein defined, unless otherwise specifically stated:
DWELLING UNIT
[Added 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 6-0-94; repealed 8-15-1995 by Ord. No. 14-94-95]
MAIN or MAINS
All pipes other than supply pipes or service pipes used for carrying or distributing water.
OFFICE
The office of the Water Department.[1]
SERVICE PIPE
That portion of the pipe from the curb box to the water meter, and it shall be Type K copper of a size and quality as approved by the Water Department.[2]
SUPPLY PIPE
That portion of the pipe from the main to the curb box, and it shall be Type K copper, 3/4 inch in diameter or larger. All fittings used must be Mueller or equal thereto, to be of approved model.
WATER CLERK
The person in charge of the office of the Water Department.[3]
WATER SUPERINTENDENT
The person in charge of installations, meter reading, inspection and maintenance work.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
[2]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
[3]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
A. 
A Water Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council in accordance with the civil service rules and regulations covering certification of the same.
B. 
The Water Clerk shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this article of the Code of the Borough in the conduct of business of said Water Department,[1] and to such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article as the Mayor and Council shall from time to time adopt.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
Water shall be turned on and admitted in the premises of consumers only by the Water Superintendent or his agent upon notification by the Water Clerk. When the supply shall have been cut off for any purpose, except for repairs not chargeable to the consumer, it shall not be turned on again until all rentals in arrears and all other charges then due, including a fee set forth in § 111-32 for turning the water on, shall have been paid.
All water taken or consumed shall be supplied through a water meter, except as hereinafter provided, and shall be charged for at such uniform rates as are set forth in § 111-32. No bills will be rendered or payment accepted for less than the minimum rate.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be supplied through one meter, but nothing shall herein prohibit the supplying of one dwelling unit, garage and stable on the premises through one meter, provided that said garage and stable are not used as dwelling units.
All bills for water consumed shall be rendered quarterly between the 15th and 30th day of each billing period for all water consumed during the preceding quarter. All bills for standby connection charges as set forth in § 111-32 shall be payable quarterly, in advance. All charges shall be paid to the Water Clerk. All bills for water consumed shall be due when rendered and all bills for standby connection charges shall be due on the first day of each quarter. For each and every month or part thereof, if said bill is not paid when due, there shall be a delinquent charge of 1/12 of 8% of the amount due for any month or fractional part thereof during which said bill remains unpaid. Interest on delinquent bills for water consumed or standby charges shall be at the rate of 8% per annum from the respective due date. If a payment is not made within six months after due date, the water will be shut off and not turned on again except on payment of arrears and a fee, as set forth in § 111-32, for turning the water on.
[Amended 9-17-1990 by Ord. No. 10-71-90]
The owner(s) of any building, house, dwelling, structure, lot or lots shall be liable for payment of the water rent and charges imposed hereby for the use of water and water-connected services set forth herein, whether or not the use of such water or services is used by or for the benefit of a tenant, lessee, occupier or any other person or entity other than the owner. The water rent and water service charges so fixed and determined herein shall be and constitute a lien upon the property, land, building, house, dwelling, structure and lot, together with all appurtenances thereto, until the bill or statement shall be paid and satisfied. In the event of nonpayment of said bill or statement in full, the property, lots and land, together with any building, house, dwelling structure and their appurtenances, shall be liable to sale in the manner provided by law in satisfaction and payment of the lien of said water rent and charges.
The applicant, for the introduction of any water supply or a change of any existing water supply, shall pay all fees covering the necessary road opening permits for the state, county and Borough roads and the cost of the road repairs.
Application for the introduction of water supply or for the change of any existing water supply shall be made at the office of the Water Clerk by the owner of the premises or his authorized agent. The application must be made upon a blank form furnished for that purpose, and the application must subscribe to the conditions thereon, stating fully the uses to which the water is to be applied. A fee, as set forth in § 111-32, will be charged for a supply line. Upon the receipt of an application for the introduction of a larger supply line or for the change of any existing water supply, the Clerk will cause the Water Superintendent or his agent to make an inspection of the premises and will prepare an estimate of the cost of work applied for and render a bill for the same to the owner of the premises. Upon payment in full of such fee or bill, the work of making the proper connections with the premises will be proceeded with as promptly as practicable. If the estimated cost exceeds the actual cost, a refund will be made to the applicant.
The applicant for such service connection, who in all such cases must be the owner of the property sought to be supplied with water, and which property shall be outside of the limits of the Borough of Wanaque, shall deposit with the agent of the Borough of Wanaque a sum of $100 to ensure payment of all water rates and charges, which sum shall be deposited before water service is supplied and which sum shall insure payment of all water rates and charges. All water service users who utilize the water service of the Borough of Wanaque on property not located within the limits of the Borough of Wanaque and who are considered to be summer residents, unmetered and/or temporary residents, whose homes are not occupied more than six months of any calendar year commencing on April 15, shall pay to the Borough of Wanaque for water service a sum equal to $25 for each temporary resident, which gives said temporary resident an allowance of 30,000 gallons for said six months' period.
All water service users who utilize the water services during the summer months and who are considered to be summer residents, who own property unmetered within the Borough of Wanaque, shall pay a fee of $15 for the water service. Summer residents will be considered to be those who utilize the water service from April 15 to November 15 of each year, and the amount of the water fee shall be paid on or before November 15 of each year in which the water is used. A summer resident shall be determined as such by the Mayor and Borough Council.
Where access to meters cannot be had during any meter reading period, the user will be required to pay a minimum charge as set forth in § 111-32, and in so doing will be given credit for the use of 8,000 gallons. At the next meter reading period and after said meter has been read, an allowance of 8,000 gallons will again be credited at the minimum charge as set forth in § 111-32, and the occupier or owner shall pay the difference between the aforementioned 16,000 gallons and the actual gallonage read on the meter at the rate as set forth in § 111-32, per thousand gallons used. Objections to bills must be made within 10 days from the date of bill.
Meters will be set at a fee set forth in § 111-32. All meters are to remain the property of the Borough of Wanaque Water Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
The application for water connections herein provided for shall be taken in all cases to be a consent by the applicant, owner or occupier to enter the premises for inspection of the meter service or other apparatus connected with the water supply by the Water Clerk, Water Superintendent or other duly authorized agent of the Borough at all reasonable hours upon the presentation of the badge or other credentials provided by the Department.
Inspectors of this Department or any other person delegated for that purpose by the Water Clerk or Water Superintendent must be allowed inside of buildings to shut off the water supply for the purpose of inspection or so that repairs or alterations to water mains, pipes or stopcocks, etc., may be made.
[Amended 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 12-0-94]
A. 
No one, except the Water Department of the Borough of Wanaque[1] or its duly authorized agents, shall turn the water supply off at the curb box except in an emergency. In the case of an emergency, notice shall immediately be given to the Wanaque Water Department. If such notice cannot be given by virtue of the day of the week or time of emergency, notice shall be given to the Shift Commander or officer in charge of the Wanaque Borough Police Department, who shall thereupon notify a representative of said Water Department.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
B. 
Procedure.
(1) 
The Water Department[2] shall be responsible to tap or make connection from private waterlines to the Borough's water mains or service lines for three-fourths-inch connections only. The property owner shall notify the Water Department sufficiently in advance so as to enable the Water Superintendent, within his discretion, to adequately schedule the same.
[2]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
(2) 
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his agent to provide all excavation to the point of tap, obtain all necessary permits, including but not limited to municipal, county or state, install connecting service line from tap to property line and meter, provide and pay for all materials and labor, open and close all road excavations and repave, provide for all necessary police or traffic control personnel and do everything else necessary or required, all at its expense, so as to provide for water service from the Borough's existing water main or waterline. All such work shall be under the direction and supervision of the Water Superintendent or his designee, and pursuant to his authorization.
(3) 
If the tap is 3/4 inch, the Borough of Wanaque Water Department shall be responsible to perform and accomplish the same.
(4) 
In the event that the tap is larger or greater than 3/4 inch in diameter, then it shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his agent to perform and accomplish the same. However, such must be accomplished under the supervision and inspection of the Water Superintendent or his designee.
(5) 
The Borough of Wanaque shall be responsible for the maintenance of the tap. The costs of all materials and labor necessary and incident to any leaks or deficiencies other than the tap in the service installed for a period of one year from the date the service installation as approved by the Water Department shall be the responsibility of the property owner. After that period, the Borough shall be responsible. In the event that the service installed or the tap should be deficient or leak within the one-year period, the property owner or his agent shall immediately repair the same within 24 hours of notification of knowledge thereof. In the event of an emergency, or after the twenty-four-hour period, the Borough of Wanaque Water Department shall effect any necessary repairs and shall charge the property owner, if applicable, with the costs and expenses of material and labor incident to such repair. In the event that the property owner shall contest the charge or the necessity for such repair, the property owner shall petition the governing body of the Borough of Wanaque, which shall then convene within 90 days and hear evidence and argument and determine the necessity for and reasonable costs of such repairs. All such charges shall be certified by the Water Superintendent to the Wanaque Borough Tax Collector, and said charges shall be and become liens on and against the real estate and property involved. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, the property owner shall be and remain responsible for all installations and deficiencies in water service after the curb box to the premises.
(6) 
The Borough of Wanaque, upon recommendation of the Water Superintendent, Borough Engineer and Borough Attorney, may agree to allow the property owner to post a one-year maintenance bond by an insurance company authorized to do business in New Jersey, in an amount and in such a form deemed appropriate by the aforesaid officials. In lieu thereof a cash deposit or bank deposit or letter of credit may be supplied in such form deemed appropriate by the Wanaque Borough Attorney.
(7) 
All installation of waterlines, maps and any improvements or connections effected between the Borough's water main and waterline to the property line shall, upon approval and acceptance of the same by the Water Superintendent and the Borough Engineer, become and belong to the Borough of Wanaque without cost or charge therefor.
No service shall be made from November 15 to March 15 following, except at the option of the Mayor and Council; and when said connections are made during said period, the owner of the premises shall be liable for all charges incurred by the Department over and above the rates set forth in § 111-32. The Borough shall have full right to reject any application for the service connections upon reasonable cause.
Upon notification or discovery of any leaks in supply or service pipes or stopcocks, the Water Department[1] will shut off the water. Notification should be given to the Water Clerk, who will notify the Water Agent. All repairs or replacement to the service pipe shall be made at the expense of the owner during the regular workweek under the supervision of the Water Department. Any damage to supply pipe, stopcocks, etc., encountered during replacement or installation of service pipe, shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The Water Department shall make all repairs to supply pipes. The repairs of a supply pipe shall be without charge except for the fee set forth in § 111-32 for turning the water off and on. The material for a replacement of a supply pipe shall be the responsibility of the Water Department. The excavation, repairs to the street and labor shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
[Amended 6-22-1977 by Ord. No. 15-73-77]
All persons who may be supplied with water from any Borough water main shall maintain their house service pipes and all fixtures in good order and protected from the frost, at their own expense, and shall prevent all unnecessary waste of water. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Borough to expend moneys to perfect the same, after due notice to the homeowner, the homeowner shall be liable for payment, and the same shall be fixed and shall become a lien upon the property until the same shall be paid and satisfied. In the case of nonpayment thereof, any such property shall be liable to be sold for payment of said lien for said cost in the manner provided by law. It shall be the duty of each consumer having notice or knowledge of leaks in service pipes or supply pipes to his premises, or those occupied by him under his control, forthwith to notify the Water Clerk. It shall be his duty to keep the curb box exposed and in an accessible condition. It is expressly stipulated that no claim shall be made against the Borough of Wanaque by reason of the breaking of any supply or service pipes, or cocks, or from shutting off water to repair any mains or making connections with the same. Should it become necessary to shut off the water from any section of the Borough for the purpose of making changes or repairs, the Department will endeavor to give timely notice to the consumers affected thereby and will, so far as is practical, use its best efforts to prevent inconvenience and damages arising from any cause, but failure to give such notice will not render the Department responsible or liable for damages that may result therefrom or any other cause. The Borough undertakes only to use reasonable care and diligence to provide a constant supply of water through its pipes, but does not undertake to render any special service or to maintain any fixed or definite quantity of pressure, and in the event of the occurrence of any break, failure or accident, the Borough should not be liable for any damage resulting therefrom. The Borough reserves the right to decrease or limit the quality of water used whenever in the judgment of the Mayor and Council it is necessary or expedient to do so.
Any person desiring to discontinue service to his property shall give at least five days' written notice to the Water Clerk, who will notify the Water Department.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
Application for water for construction of a building must be made to the Water Clerk by the owner of the property on a suitable blank. A fee as set forth in § 111-32 for the temporary placement of a meter for the construction of a building must accompany each application. Water shall be charged for at the current rate. It shall be the duty of the applicant to take care of the meter. All meters shall be placed to the satisfaction of the Water Superintendent or other duly authorized agent.
All meters are to be placed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Water Superintendent or such person as he may designate, so that they may be easily examined and read. That portion of the service pipe within the building must be kept exposed. All pipes and other appliances and equipment must be inspected and approved by the Water Superintendent or his agent before being covered up to at least a depth of four feet. A meter opening of 12 inches must be provided and, as directed by the Water Department[1] for a meter installation, service pipes must have a gate valve on the inside of the building within two feet of the place where it enters the building, and a stop and waste cock or valve on the outlet side of the meter, and no outlet shall be permitted in the service pipe between the curb box and the meter. Meters are to be installed at the risk of the property owner, and they will be held responsible for any damage thereto, including damage by frost. In connection with the examination and reading of said meters, all meters to be newly installed, all meters to be replaced and all meters where there is a change of ownership or occupancy of the premises shall be installed with a reading device so that the said meters can be read without the necessity of entering the building in which they are located. For a change of ownership of meters, the owner must file an application for the same.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections A, which dealt with requirements and criteria for placement of meters, and B, which dealt with approval of meter pit installation, both added 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 6-0-94 and both which immediately followed this section, were repealed 8-15-1995 by Ord. No. 14-94-95.
The accuracy of any meter will be determined by the Department upon written request of the owner, who shall pay, in advance, a fee set forth in § 111-32 to cover costs of the test. If on such test the meter shall be found to register over 3% more water than actually passed through the meter, another meter will be substituted therefor, and the fee will be refunded to the owner of the premises. The Water Clerk shall adjust the water bill for the current term in such manner as he may decide to be fair and just.
Where replacement of a meter is requested by a consumer and, after a test, the meter in use is found accurate, such replacement will not be made unless the consumer pays the cost of all labor and materials necessary to make the change.
No person, except an employee of the Water Department,[1] shall remove, disconnect, repair, adjust or tamper in any way with a water meter, except in case of an emergency when a seal on a meter or a bypass may be broken, provided that the Water Department be notified of such action.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
The opening of fire hydrants is allowed only by special permission from the Water Superintendent or his agent, except in case of a fire, the Fire Department shall notify the Water Superintendent either before or after opening a hydrant.
No person not an authorized agent of the Water Clerk or employee of the Borough of Wanaque shall have, wear or exhibit any badge or credentials of the Water Department.[1] It shall be the duty of every employee of the Borough of Wanaque, upon resignation or dismissal, forthwith to surrender and deliver to the office all badges or credentials of the Water Department. It shall be the duty of the Water Clerk to keep a record of all badges and credentials issued.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
[Amended 10-27-1976 by Ord. No. 5-0-76; 4-27-1977 by Ord. No. 8-73-77; 3-28-1979 by Ord. No. 2-77-79; 3-12-1980 by Ord. No. 4-79-80; 3-24-1982 by Ord. No. 8-80-82; 2-22-1983 by Ord. No. 1-82-83; 12-17-1990 by Ord. No. 13-0-90; 5-21-1991 by Ord. No. 2-83-91; 12-15-1992 by Ord. No. 17-91-92; 5-17-1994 by Ord. No. 12-0-94; 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 13-92-96; 3-13-2000 by Ord. No. 1-0-00;12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 27-0-03; 4-9-2007 by Ord. No. 7-0-07; 3-8-2010 by Ord. No. 3-0-10]
A. 
There are hereby established the following charges:
(1) 
For turning the water off or on, as set forth or required in §§ 111-5, 111-9, 111-16, 111-20 or elsewhere herein: $65 during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and $175 during any other hours.
(2) 
For the installation of supply line tap, 3/4 inch in diameter: $1,500.
(3) 
For supervision and inspection of a supply line tap larger than 3/4 inch in diameter installed pursuant to § 111-20: $1,500.
(4) 
For a temporary placement of a meter: $200, together with a deposit for security on account of water consumption, in an amount to be determined by the Water Superintendent or his designee, which amount shall not exceed $2,500.
(5) 
For testing the accuracy of a three-fourths-inch meter, as set forth in § 111-27: $75. In the event that the meter shall be greater than 3/4 inch in diameter, the Water Superintendent shall designate an appropriate private testing company to disconnect, test and certify the meter, which shall be accomplished at the sole cost and expense of the property owner. A deposit, in an amount to be determined by estimate made by the Water Superintendent, shall be paid to the Water Department of the Borough of Wanaque[1] as a deposit and security for such costs. The property owner shall, in addition thereto, pay the sum of $150 to the Water Department to defray costs of supervision and administration. In the event that the charge made for the inspection of such meter shall be greater than that deposited as security, the property owner shall pay the difference and balance forthwith.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
B. 
Sprinkler systems.
(1) 
There are hereby established the following charges for a standby connection to the municipal water system for sprinkler systems:
Size
(inches)
Annual Charge
4
$700
6
$775
8
$800
(2) 
For charges for standby connections larger than the above, charges will be quoted upon application to the Water Department,[2] said charges to be in lieu of all other charges for water and said connections to be used exclusively for fire protection purposes.
[2]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 4-0-13, adopted 4-8-2013, provided for the abolishment of the Water Department, consolidating said department into the Department of Public Works. See now Ch. 34, Department of Public Works.
(3) 
Cost of installation and maintenance of all standby connections shall be borne by the owner of the property served by said connection. Subject installation and maintenance procedures shall be approved and supervised by representatives of the Borough Water Department and shall be subject to the payment of a nonrefundable fee of $125 to cover said approval and supervision. The property owner's responsibility for standby connections shall extend from the point of connection with the Borough's water distribution main to the structure served. He shall also perform all repairs and maintenance upon said connection as required due to pipe leakage or deterioration. Emergency repairs may be accomplished by the Borough Water Department. Charges for emergency repairs will be levied against the property owner for labor and material and shall be placed upon the water bill of the subject property with payment due as stipulated under § 111-10, Payment of bills.
C. 
Fire hydrants and meters.
(1) 
The charge for water supplied for fire hydrants shall be $200 per annum for each hydrant so supplied.
(2) 
There are hereby established the following charges for setting a meter as set forth in § 111-17:
Size
(inches)
Charge
 3/4
$300
(3) 
All meters of one inch or more shall pay a rate for installation of $300.
D. 
There are hereby established the following water consumption rates for residential users as set forth in § 111-6:
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12; 10-17-2016 by Ord. No. 19-0-16; 6-14-2021 by Ord. No. 3-0-2021]
(1) 
A minimum rate of $50 per quarter shall be charged, up to 5,000 gallons per quarter.
(2) 
Additional water used over the above 5,000 gallons per quarter shall be charged at a rate of $4.35 per 1,000 gallons up to 20,000 gallons.
(3) 
Additional water used over the above 20,000 gallons shall be charged at a rate of $5.71 per 1,000 gallons.
E. 
There are hereby established the following water consumption rates for mixed-use residential/commercial users as set forth in § 111-6, at a minimum charge per quarter year:
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12; 10-17-2016 by Ord. No. 19-0-16; 6-14-2021 by Ord. No. 3-0-2021]
(1) 
A minimum rate of $68.85.
(2) 
Additional water used over the above 5,000 gallons per quarter per unit shall be charged at the rate of $4.35 per 1,000 gallons.
F. 
There are hereby established the following water consumption rates for commercial nonhousehold users as set forth in § 111-6, at a minimum charge per quarter year:
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12; 10-17-2016 by Ord. No. 19-0-16; 6-14-2021 by Ord. No. 3-0-2021]
(1) 
Up to 5,000 gallons per quarter: $81.35
(2) 
Per 1,000 gallons over the first 5,000 gallons: $4.35.
G. 
There are hereby established the following water consumption rates for lawn watering systems which are directly connected to the water system:
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12; 10-17-2016 by Ord. No. 19-0-16; 6-14-2021 by Ord. No. 3-0-2021]
(1) 
A minimum rate of $50 per quarter shall be charged, up to 5,000 gallons per quarter.
(2) 
Additional water used over the above 5,000 gallons per quarter shall be charged at the rate of $5.71 per 1,000 gallons.
H. 
All existing dwellings which contain more than one unit shall pay a minimum charge for the minimum consumption at the present rate for each unit.
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12]
I. 
All new dwellings with more than one unit shall require and have a separate meter for each unit and shall pay a minimum charge for the minimum consumption at the present rate for each unit.
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12]
J. 
New connections and additional service. For every new or additional dwelling unit or equivalent, a connection fee of $2,000 shall be paid. For commercial and mixed-use establishments, an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) shall be determined in the same manner as an EDU is calculated by the Wanaque Borough Sewerage Utility for sewer usage purposes.
[Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 15-0-12; 6-14-2021 by Ord. No. 3-0-2021]
[Amended 3-13-2000 by Ord. No. 1-0-00]
On conviction of the violation of any provision of this article, the offender shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 and costs and, in default of payment thereof, shall be committed to the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.
The Water Clerk shall, once in each month, account to the Borough Treasurer for the moneys paid to the Water Clerk, and shall with said account pay over all such moneys.
The Water Clerk shall furnish good and sufficient security to the Borough of Wanaque in the sum of $15,000 for the performance of his duties and the care and custody of moneys entrusted to him, and said security shall be provided by the bond of some surety company approved by the Borough of Wanaque and at the expense of the Borough of Wanaque.
[Adopted 4-17-1989 by Ord. No. 8-0-89]
A. 
Protracted periods of high temperature and/or limited rainfall cause excessive demands upon the Borough of Wanaque water system and resources, causing excessive drains upon said system for uses unrelated to essential domestic and sanitary purposes and fire protection.
B. 
High temperatures, recurring droughts and excessive water use result in a lowering of the normal water levels of the sources of water supply of the Borough of Wanaque water system and make excessive demands upon the water storage, pumping and transmission systems.
C. 
The excess and/or unnecessary use of water during high temperature or droughts, especially during the spring, summer and fall months, caused by sprinkling of lawns, shrubbery, gardens, pool filling, noncommercial motor vehicle washing and other uses not related to the use of water for essential domestic and sanitary purposes and fire protection causes a serious reduction in adequate pressure, especially at the higher elevations of the Borough of Wanaque water system, can impair and imperil the needs of fire protection, lower water tables and exceed the capacity of the Borough's water supply and storage systems.
D. 
Grave inequities can result whereby some residents furnished water constantly use it for such sprinkling or other nonessential domestic or sanitary uses, while other residents do not receive an adequate water supply as a result of inadequate pressure.
E. 
The interests of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Borough of Wanaque require that reasonable precautions and measures to conserve water and prevent inequities be taken.
The provisions of this article shall become effective at such time as the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, formally proclaims that, in the judgment of the Mayor and Council, an emergency exists requiring the taking of such measures for the conservation of water for essential domestic and sanitary purposes and fire protection as are herein specified.
Upon the making of such proclamation of emergency, the Mayor shall proclaim whether the emergency is of the type of character requiring the restricted use of water hereinafter set forth under Subsection A or B:
A. 
Proclamation (a).
Proclamation (a) shall prohibit, until such proclamation shall be terminated, use of water from the Borough of Wanaque water system for sprinkling lawns, shrubbery and gardens; filling pools; noncommercial motor vehicle washing; and for other related nonessential uses on certain days of the week and during certain hours of the day as specified in a resolution adopted by the Council based upon recommendations made by the Water Superintendent, who shall be responsible for investigating all complaints regarding inadequate water supply. Said Water Superintendent, from time to time, shall submit recommendations to the Business Administrator for consideration by the Mayor and Council in determining the need to adopt a resolution for a proclamation of this type.
B. 
Proclamation (b).
Proclamation (b) shall prohibit the use of water from the Borough of Wanaque water system for the sprinkling of lawns, shrubbery and gardens; filling pools; noncommercial motor vehicle washing; and for other related nonessential uses, until such proclamation shall be terminated. Said proclamation shall be based upon recommendations made by the Water Superintendent, who shall be responsible for investigating all complaints regarding inadequate water supply and based upon results of the investigation made by him. Said Water Superintendent or employees under his supervision shall, from time to time, submit recommendations to the Business Administrator for consideration by the Mayor and Council in determining the need for a proclamation of this type.
Immediately following the issuing of any emergency proclamations hereinbefore provided, notice thereof specifying its type and character shall be given by the Borough Clerk by mailing written notice thereof to the users of the Borough of Wanaque water system within 48 hours after the issuing of said proclamation or by causing said proclamation of emergency to be published forthwith in a newspaper published or circulated in the Borough.
Upon the making of the proclamation as provided in § 111-38 hereof, the provisions of this article shall remain effective until the date when the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, shall proclaim and declare such emergency terminated.
During the continuance of any proclamation of emergency, any person who violated any of the restrictions imposed thereby shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.