[Amended 3-28-2011 by Ord. No. O-05-11]
A. The following rules, rates and regulations governing
the operation of the Water Department of the Department of Public
Works are a part of the contract with every person who takes the water
and every such person by taking the water agrees to be bound thereby.
B. The water mains and supply pipes of the Department
shall be under the exclusive control of the Mayor and Council and
its authorized agents and employees. No other person shall disturb,
tap, change, obstruct access to, or otherwise interfere with them
in any way.
[Amended 3-28-2011 by Ord. No. O-05-11]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CLERK
The Clerk of the Water Department.
MAIN
Any pipes other than supply pipes and service pipes for conveying
water to or distributing it throughout the entire system.
METER
A device installed for the measuring of water.
METER RATES
The rates or prices to be charged for water, based on the
quantity of water consumed on any one premises, as measured by the
water meter.
OWNER
A person actually owning any property or premises supplied
or prospectively to be supplied with Borough water, or his duly authorized
agent. In the absence of instructions from the owner or his agent
to the contrary, the occupant of any property or premises will be
held to be the agent of the owner, insofar as his relation to the
Department may be concerned, with respect to water uses and existing
services.
PREMISES
A single building under common ownership together with the
land connected therewith and the outbuildings as are used exclusively
in connection with the buildings.
SERVICE PIPE
A pipe extending from the curb cock to the meter, usually
on privately owned land, for supplying the premises with water.
SUPPLY PIPE
A pipe extending from the curb cock to the meter, usually
on privately owned land, for supplying the premises with water.
[Amended 3-28-2011 by Ord. No. O-05-11]
A. Responsibility of employees.
(1) Officers and employees of the Department will be held strictly responsible
for the performance of the duties and power delegated to them. They
shall not vary or exceed the instructions given or the power conferred
upon them by the Mayor and Council.
(2) Unless otherwise directed by the Administrator, Director of the Department
of Public Works or the Mayor and Council, all officers and employees
shall devote their whole time during hours prescribed by the Mayor
and Council for duty, diligently and loyally, to the service of the
Department. They shall properly care for and preserve the property
of the Department and shall be held responsible for all the property
under their control.
B. Identification of employees. All employees of the Department whose
duty it may be to enter upon private premises to make inspections
and examinations of the pipes, fixtures or attachments used in connection
with the Borough water supply will be provided with identification
cards and such other credentials as the Mayor and Council may deem
proper to identify them as authorized agents of the Department. Any
employee of the Department shall, upon presentation of the stated
credentials, have free access at all reasonable hours to any premises
for inspection, examination or any such purpose. In case any authorized
employee is refused admittance to any premises or, being admitted,
shall be hindered or prevented from making examination, the Department
may turn off the water from the premises, upon 24 hours' notice to
the owner or occupant of the premises. In the event of an emergency,
the twenty-four-hour notice may be waived.
C. Information for tax searchers. The Clerk of the Water Department
shall furnish tax searches, in writing, with all information regarding
unpaid charges of the Water Department for the purpose of tax searches.
The Clerk of the Water Department shall be held responsible for the
accuracy of the information.
[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. O-22-18]
A. All owners or occupants using water supplied by the Borough Water
Department must have meters installed by the Borough Water Department.
No bypasses around the meter shall be allowed or maintained. The owner
or occupant of any premises having a Borough Water Department-owned
meter shall be held responsible for its care and protection from freezing
or hot water and from damage thereto or incorrect operation, stoppage
or damage to a meter; the owner or occupant shall notify the Borough
Water Department immediately. Access by the Borough of Wharton or
its designated agents to the property must be granted by the homeowner.
The Borough reserves the right to gain access to the property within
a reasonable time period.
B. Any multifamily dwelling that has one water line feeding in must
install an individual curb stop for each unit under the following
conditions:
(2) Any construction which requires a permit.
(3) A break in the existing service line that requires repair.
[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. O-22-18]
A. Meters to be sealed. No person shall permit or allow in any building
any unsealed or damaged water meter through which water is supplied
to such person without immediately notifying the Department that the
meter is unsealed or damaged. All Borough water used on any premises
where a meter is installed must pass through the meter. No bypass
or connection between the meter and the main shall be made or maintained
by any person, except as otherwise specified herein. Meters shall
be sealed by the Borough Water Department, and no one except an authorized
employee of the Borough Water Department shall break or damage any
of such seals.
B. Connections. Borough water shall be taken and used only through supply
and service pipes established by or under the supervision of the Department.
The owner of any property shall not permit a connection to exist by
which water may pass from the property to another property, even though
the ownership of both properties may be the same. A minimum of two
weeks' notice must be given to the Public Works Director before any
work may begin.
C. Meters to be property of the Borough Water Department. Meters controlling
the services are and shall remain the property of the Borough Water
Department, and all meters will be at all times under its control.
D. Protection of pipes from freezing. Water connections running from
curb stop to a building and between the cellar wall and the meter
are likely to be exposed to freezing temperatures and must be effectively
protected from freezing in a manner acceptable to the Borough Water
Department. All service pipes must be installed at a minimum depth
of not less than four feet, unless otherwise directed by the Borough
Water Department or its designated agents.
E. Filling surface pond, pools, etc. Borough water shall not be used
for filling cisterns, cesspools, surface ponds or swimming pools unless
a written permit be first obtained from the Water Department. The
fees for this service are as set forth in the fee schedule of the
chapter.
F. Unusual construction. Owners of property desiring any unusual construction,
alteration or attachments connected with the water supply must submit
plans and specifications for the same to the Department and Plumbing
Inspector for inspection and approval or disapproval and determination
as to whether the same are permissible and the terms and conditions
under which their use will be allowed.
[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. O-22-18]
Fire hydrants are to be opened and used only by the Borough
Water Department or the Fire Department of the Borough or by such
persons as may be specifically authorized by the Borough Water Department
by a hydrant permit only. Failure to obtain a permit will result in
penalties.
No persons shall in any manner obstruct or prevent
access to, tamper with, or damage by causing or permitting a vehicle
to come in contact with any fire hydrant, or place or store temporarily
or otherwise any object, material, snow, debris or structure of any
kind within a distance of 10 feet of any hydrant. Any such obstruction,
when discovered, may be removed at once by the Borough Water Department
at the expense of the person responsible for the obstruction.
Water for sprinkling, flushing or cleaning streets
or highways, sewers, or catch basins shall be taken only from fire
hydrants or from such special standpipes or valves as may be provided
by the Borough Water Department, and then only by such persons as
may be duly authorized or licensed by the Water Department.
Where pipes are provided for fire protection
on any premises, said fire protection apparatus may be tested only
if the Borough Water Department grants a hydrant permit for testing
same.
[Amended 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. O-04-09]
The Borough Water Department shall cause any
owner or tenant who it suspects is a violator of any provisions of
these regulations to be brought before the Municipal Court Judge.
If found guilty, the violator may be punishable as provided in § 321-21.
Applicants for Borough water or any service
in connection therewith shall not make misstatement or misrepresentation
of fact with respect to such application and shall be bound and governed
by this chapter.
Whenever the Borough shall restrict in an emergency
the use of Borough water by published order or by proclamation issued
by the Mayor or his designee, no person shall use Borough water in
violation of said order or proclamation. Violators of such shall become
subject to the penalties provided by this chapter or by the proclamation
without the notices as therein provided.
[Amended 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. O-22-18]
A. Service pipe. (Main to curb box) shall be of copper tubing, type
K. The copper tubing shall be American-made, such as Anaconda or approved
equal.
B. Curb box with rod. Shall be approximately four feet in length and
shall be Mueller Company model H-10314 or equal.
C. Corporation stop. Shall be case bronze and conform to AWWA Specification
C800, Mueller Company model H-15000 or equal.
D. Meter yoke. Shall be Mueller Company model H-14111 or equal.
E. Water mains. Shall be ductile iron pipe with cast iron fittings and
shall have a minimum diameter of eight inches. Ductile pipe shall
be centrifugally cast per ANSI Specification A21.51, latest revision.
(1) The wall thickness shall be Class 52 for twelve-inch diameter and
smaller and Class 51 pipe sizes above thirteen-inch diameter. The
pipe shall be in nominal sixteen-foot to twenty-foot laying lengths.
Joints shall be Tyton or approved equal and shall be furnished complete
with gasket and lubricant. Fittings as required for the ductile iron
pipe shall be gray case iron standard mechanical joint fittings conforming
to ANSI Specifications A21.10 and A21.11 latest revisions Call 250
for all sizes and shall be furnished complete with accessories consisting
of cast iron follower gland, corrosion-resistant alloy bolts and nuts
and plain rubber gaskets.
(2) All pipe and fittings shall be cement-lined and seal-coated per ANSI
Specification A21.4-1971, minimum thickness (three-inch through twelve-inch
diameter) 1/8 inch, (fourteen-inch through twenty-four-inch diameter)
3/16 inch, and coated on the outside.
(3) Where restrained joints are called for on the plans, ductile iron
retainer glands shall be supplied in lieu of regular.
F. Gate valves.
(1) All gate valves 2 1/2 inches and smaller shall be of bronze.
Valves that are three inches and larger shall be of iron body, bronze
mounted. They shall be designed for 150 psi (pounds per square inch)
working pressure and tested in accordance with AWWA standards.
(2) Gate valves larger than 2 1/2 inches shall be Mueller or approved
equal. The valves shall open by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
When fully open, each valve shall afford an unobstructed waterway
of not less than the full nominal diameter of the valve. Each valve,
six inches to 12 inches inclusive, shall be equipped with "O" ring.
All valves shall have nonrising stems.
(3) All valves shall be equipped with a cast iron, adjustable valve box
and cover.
G. Hydrants. Shall be Mueller Company model A-24015, or approved equal,
and shall be painted.
H. Anchor tees. Shall be of the Mechanical Joint Type, Call 250. All
applicable requirements of American Standards A21.10 and A21.11 shall
be met. Material shall be cast iron.
I. Plugs. Shall be Mechanical Joint Type, Flat, Number U517, as manufactured
by U.S. Pipe or approved equal. Pressure rating shall be 250 psi.
J. Air vents. Shall be provided at all high points in the waterlines.
K. Valve boxes. Shall be cast iron, sliding type, two piece. They shall
be furnished with a flange at the top of the top section and have
a shaft of 5 1/4 inches in diameter. Covers shall be marked "water."
L. Butterfly valves. Shall be mechanical joint end, iron body, rubber
seated and designed for direct burial. Valves shall be bubble tight
at 150 psi-rated pressure with flow in either direction. All butterfly
valves shall meet the requirements of AWWA C504, Class 150B. Butterfly
valves shall be used on all mains larger than 12 inches in diameter
unless otherwise specifically ordered by the Water Department.
M. Blowoffs. Shall be provided at all low points in the waterlines.
N. Water taps. Shall be made subject to the approval of the Water Department.
The tapping sleeve shall be mechanical joint Mueller Company H-615
or H-616, or equal, depending on the outside diameter of the pipe
being tapped, with a minimum working pressure of 200 pounds per square
inch. The tapping valve shall be a mechanical joint, O-ring packed,
double disc, parallel seat gate valve, Mueller H-667, as manufactured
by Mueller Company, or an approved equal, with a minimum working pressure
of 200 pounds per square inch and the direction of opening shall be
counterclockwise. The sleeve and valve shall be void of leaks before
any waterpipe is attached. Each valve shall be furnished with a valve
box and cover. Valve box and cover shall conform to the requirements
of the applicable sections of these rules and regulations. The valve
shall be laid on a firm bedding of crushed stone or other suitable
material, so that the valve is not supported by the adjoining pipe,
and so that the tapping sleeve will not turn on the existing pipe
due to settlement of the valve. Service may not be interrupted in
the water distribution system.
The method of construction shall conform to
the requirements as specified under Article 6.3000 et seq., and shall
also include:
A. Water meter and apparatus.
(1) The water meter shall be installed horizontally with
a valve with wheel handle on the street side of the meter and a valve
with wheel handle on the house side of the meter. The meter shall
be installed at the point of service entry into the building. The
meter shall be installed approximately three feet off the floor and
one foot from the wall. The location shall be such that easy access
to the meter for readings and replacing is ensured. Under special
conditions, the meter may be located at some other point, provided
arrangements are made with the Water Department or its duly authorized
agent prior to pouring the basement floor. When approval is given
to locate the meter at a point other than service entry into the building,
and where the service extends under a concrete basement floor, an
appropriate-size steel casing shall be used under the floor and extend
to outside of the foundation wall. No galvanized pipe, nipple or bushings
are permitted.
(2) The meter shall be obtained from the Water Department
and installed by the Water Department up to its capability.
B. Water connection.
(1) Water connections for single-family residential or
each individual apartment unit, condominium unit, seasonal occupancy
unit, cooperative apartment unit, or townhouse unit service shall
be 3/4 inch for services less than 80 feet from the water main up
to the house and the static water pressure at the street level not
less than 40 psi. All other water connections for single-family residential,
each individual apartment unit, condominium unit, seasonal occupancy
unit, cooperative apartment unit or townhouse unit service shall be
one inch. No service connection shall be installed until water mains
have been tested and accepted by the Water Department. Connections
shall be made with the use of a double strap pipe saddle. The saddle
is to have corporation stop threads with neoprene gaskets, a malleable
iron body, a forged steel strap, and cadmium-plated threads on straps
and nut. All service connections shall be complete with corporation
stop, copper service line, and curbstop and box.
(2) No solder or silver solder joints are permitted on
ground installations. Unions are restricted to the following:
(a)
Less than 100 feet of service: none; one union
each additional 100 feet for three-fourth-inch service.
(b)
Less than 100 feet of service: none; one union
each additional 100 feet for one-inch service.
(c)
Less than 60 feet of service: none; one union
each additional 60 feet for one-and-one-half-inch service.
(d)
Less than 60 feet of service: none, one union
each additional 60 feet for two-inch service.
C. Pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings and other appurtenances.
(1) Pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings and other appurtenances
incorporated in the water system of the Borough shall be installed
as stipulated in this chapter and recommended by the manufacturer
and the specifications of the American Water Works Association.
(2) Hydrants shall be installed at five-hundred-foot maximum
intervals, measured along the curb or roadway center line. Gate valves
shall be installed on pipes at every pipe intersection and at five-hundred-foot
maximum intervals in business districts at eight-hundred-foot maximum
intervals in residential districts, all as measured along the curb
or roadway center line. Water service installation for existing developments
shall be installed on a straight line at a ninety-degree angle from
the main to the building receiving said water service.
D. Hydrants. The "bury mark" of the hydrant shall be
installed at ground level, plus or minus one inch of the elevation
of the installed curb. Hydrants failing to meet this requirement shall
be reset by the developer at his sole cost and expense.
E. Pipe protection.
(1) Tie rods, thrust blocks and encasements are to be
installed for pipe protection against movement, vertical thrust, horizontal
thrust, settlement and damage from existing pipe or structure.
(2) Tie rods are to be installed at vertical bends, complex
fittings arrangements, pipe interconnections, and at hydrants between
the inlet joint and the line tee. Tie rods shall be tied to the joint
and the main-line tee. Tie rods shall be tied to the joint at the
gland and/or held to the pipe with socket clamps manufactured by James
B. Cow and Sons, Inc., or equal.
(3) The tie rods and appurtenances shall be protected
from corrosion with field wrap Tapecoat 20 or Tapecoat CT or equal,
or coated with Tapecoat TC Mastic Brush-Applied Coating or equal.
(4) Thrust blocks are to be constructed at all bends of
11 1/4° or greater, plugs, tees, caps and hydrants and placed
against undisturbed firm soil for lateral thrust. The concrete shall
be 1:2 to 1 1/2:5 mix and shall develop a twenty-eight-day compressive
strength of at least 2,000 pounds per square inch.
(5) Encasement are to be constructed over unstable foundations,
over existing pipe or conduits, under existing pipes or conduits,
and under streams or drainage ditches. Specifications for concrete
for encasement of pipes shall be the same as for thrust blocks. The
encasement over an existing pipe or conduit shall be constructed not
to permit the load to be transmitted to the existing pipe or conduit.
The construction of all extensions and alterations to the Borough's
water system shall be in accordance with Standards of the American
Water Works Association, as amended from time to time, and shall be
set forth in the ordinances of the Borough and be subject to inspection
and approval by the Water Department.
[Amended 3-26-2007 by Ord. No. O-3-07; 6-25-2007 by Ord. No.
O-13-07; 4-14-2008 by Ord. No. O-10-08; 5-4-2009 by Ord. No.
O-04-09; 9-28-2009 by Ord. No. O-16-09; 11-29-2010 by Ord. No.
O-12-10; 3-28-2011 by Ord. No. O-05-11; 12-27-2011 by Ord. No.
O-23-11; 12-17-2012 by Ord. No. O-20-12; 12-30-2013 by Ord. No.
O-10-13; 12-29-2014 by Ord. No. O-19-14; 12-28-2015 by Ord. No. O-24-15; 12-27-2016 by Ord. No. O-23-16; 6-12-2017 by Ord. No. O-07-17; 2-21-2018 by Ord. No.
O-01-18; 12-17-2018 by Ord. No. O-22-18; 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. O-18-19]
The Water Department will prepare bills setting forth water
and other Department charges and send them to its customers through
the U.S. Postal System. Bills that are not delivered by the U.S. Postal
System shall, nevertheless, remain due and owing. The amount of such
non delivered bills shall, upon request, be made available to customers
either in person, in writing, or by telephone.
A. Due dates for quarterly water payments.
Quarter
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Due Date
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1
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March 1
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2
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June 1
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3
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September 1
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4
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December 1
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All bills shall be due no later than the due date set forth
on said bill. To avoid additional charges, such as on and off fees,
payments for delinquent accounts must be paid before 10:00 a.m. on
the scheduled shutoff day. If the payment is not received by this
time and date, the water will be shut off and any fees so stated in
this chapter will be imposed.
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B. If any part of the amount due and payable for any charges remains
unpaid for 30 days following the date for the payment thereof, interest
upon the unpaid balance shall accrue. The Water Collector is hereby
authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500
of water charges delinquent after the due date and 18% per annum on
any amount of water charges in excess of $1,500 delinquent after the
due date. If the delinquency is in excess of $10,000 and remains in
arrears beyond December 31, an additional penalty of 6% shall be charged
against the delinquency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest shall
be determined in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-7.
C. In the event that more than one resident is connected to the curb
box preventing a shutoff, the shutoff fee will nevertheless be imposed.
Furthermore, a delinquent owner of a residence which cannot be shut
off due to a shared curb box will be required to install a separate
curb box in the event that a shutoff would have been imposed for two
consecutive quarters. It is the intent of this chapter to permit a
shared curb box only if it may be accomplished without conflict and
without problems. In the event a conflict or problem should arise,
the Department of Public Works, in its sole and absolute discretion,
may require the property owner to install separate curb boxes.
D. In the event that a water bill remains unpaid for 30 days or more
after the due date of such bill, the Department may discontinue water
service to the property for which the water bill is due, provided
that the Department has complied with the following procedure.
(1) A delinquent notice shall be sent to all accounts where the bill
remains unpaid for 30 days.
(a)
This notice shall be deemed satisfactory if sent as follows:
[1]
By personal service or by regular mail, provided that the mailing
is made to the last known address of the customer and the property
owner.
[2]
The notice must be postmarked at least 10 days prior to the
date of the discontinuation of service.
(b)
In the event that the delinquent account is that of a landlord/tenant
situation, then the tenant will have the option of paying the delinquent
bill.
(c)
In the event that a partial payment of the amount due and owing on a bill is made but the outstanding balance is more than $25, no additional notices will be given before discontinuance of service as set forth in §
330-20.
(d)
A customer must contact the Water Clerk, by phone, in person
or in writing, to arrange for a payment plan to avoid the scheduled
discontinuation of service. If the payment plan is violated, service
may be terminated, provided notice is given 10 working days prior
to discontinuation.
(e)
In the event that water service is shut off due to nonpayment
of a water bill, and the homeowner does not realize this until after
regular business hours of the Borough, then the Water Department shall
turn on the water at such time when the homeowner realizes this. However,
all payments must be made to the Water Clerk by the next business
day, or the water will be shut off and not be restored until payment
is received no matter what the circumstances are.
(f)
A service charge shall be assessed for the restoration of service when service to a property has been discontinued, pursuant to Subsection
H, Water rates, fees and charges. Said service charge shall be due and payable immediately upon restoration of service. If said service restoration fee is not paid within one business day of the date of restoration, the service may be discontinued without further notice.
(g)
There shall be no discontinuation of service during the months
of December, January and February by reason of nonpayment of bills.
However, amounts due shall continue to accrue during that period as
shall interest on unpaid amounts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:31-17.
(h)
The Mayor and Council shall have the authority to waive any fees or service charges incurred on account of the provisions of §
330-20 for reasons of hardship or upon other good cause shown.
E. All water accounts will be listed in the name of the property owner
and the customer, forwarded to the last known address of each.
F. Final readings/change of ownership. Any water customer requesting
a final reading because of change of ownership must pay the final
read bill within one week of the final read. This payment is the sole
responsibility of the owner requesting the final read. Any unpaid
bill will become a lien on the property.
G. Malfunctioning meters or registers. If a reading of the meter or
register indicates a malfunction or zero use, and it is deemed that
the property is occupied, then an estimated bill will be sent to the
owner of record based on the last accurate reading.
H. Water rates, fees and charges. The following rates shall prevail
and continue until changed, altered or amended by ordinance of the
Borough Council.
(1) Domestic, laundromat, industrial and lawn hydrants.
(a)
Effective January 1, 2024, the domestic rate per 100 cubic feet
shall be $5.
[Amended 12-28-2020 by Ord. No. O-18-20; 12-6-2021 by Ord. No. O-17-21; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. O-17-22;2-5-2024 by Ord. No. O-04-24 ]
(b)
Where there are multiple units, the minimum rate for such multiple
units shall be the minimum rate of a single service meter multiplied
by the number of units.
(c)
Effective January 1, 2024, the laundromat rate per 100 cubic
feet shall be $5 for the first 1,350 ccf; thereafter the rate is $5.25
per 100 cubic feet.
[Amended 12-28-2020 by Ord. No. O-18-20; 12-6-2021 by Ord. No. O-17-21; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. O-17-22; 2-5-2024 by Ord. No. O-04-24]
(d)
Effective January 1, 2024, the industrial rate per 100 cubic
feet is $5 for the first 1,350 ccf; thereafter the rate is $5.25 per
100 cubic feet. Both industrial rates are based upon the rate charged
to the Borough by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.
[Amended 12-28-2020 by Ord. No. O-18-20; 12-6-2021 by Ord. No. O-17-21; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. O-17-22; 2-5-2024 by Ord. No. O-04-24]
(e)
Lawn hydrant per quarter, in addition to metered water use:
$25.
(2) Private fire service charges. Annual charge based on diameter of
service main furnished:
Service Main Diameter
(inches)
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Rate
|
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2
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$50
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2 1/2
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$60
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4
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$150
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6
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$250
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8
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$300
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10
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$400
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12
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$600
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(3) Public fire service. Annual charge per hydrant: $125.
(4) Tapping charges. Effective July 15, 2007, tapping of the main, the
curbstop and box and the service line from the main to the property
line, cost per connection shall be:
(a)
For three-fourths-inch: $800.
(b)
One inch or larger: based on actual cost incurred, but not less
than $1,500.
(c)
Supply pipe installation in county road and state highways:
based on actual cost incurred, but not less than $1,800.
(5) Meter charges. Water meter installation and labor charges: actual
cost, not less than:
Size
(inches)
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Rate
|
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5/8
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$260
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3/4
|
$310
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1
|
$365
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1 1/2
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$635
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2
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$735
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(6) Miscellaneous charges:
(a)
Turn on and/or off during hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday: $30 each.
(b)
Turn on and/or off before or after business hours as stated
in Subsection D(4)(f)[1] above, including weekends and Borough holidays:
$200 each.
(c)
Turn off water illegally turned on: $500.
(d)
Unscheduled meter readings: $50.
(e)
Transfer fee for ownership changes: $30.
(f)
Returned checks: as set forth in the resolution annually adopted
by the Borough.
(g)
Meter test, payment for meter accuracy to within 3%, where test
is at customer's request:
Size
(inches)
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Fee
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5/8
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$75
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3/4
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$75
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1
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$75
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1 1/2 and larger
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Actual cost incurred but not less than $100
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(h)
Quarterly meter maintenance charge:
Meter Size
(inches)
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Charge
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5/8
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$2.50
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3/4
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$3.50
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1
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$4.50
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1 1/4
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$5.50
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1 1/2
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$6.50
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2
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$7.50
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3
|
$10
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4
|
$15
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6
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$125
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(i)
Meter repair for damaged meter: cost of repair or replacement,
plus labor and material.
(j)
Illegal hydrant opening: $800.
(k)
Service charge for restoration of service when service to a
property has been discontinued due to nonpayment of water bill: $50.
(l)
Mail fee for certified delinquent notices: price as set forth
by the U.S. Postal Service.
(m)
Hydrant permit fee: $100 (includes Borough provided hydrant
meter) plus nominal water charges for water used.
(7) A connection charge, which shall be payable in advance, shall be
made for the connection of each dwelling to the water system, which
connection fee shall be established by the Borough Council as provided
for by law. The water connection fee shall be based upon 100 gallons
of daily usage. Connection fees shall be assessed based upon the water
demand standard established by N.J.A.C. 5:21-5.3, otherwise known
as "residential site improvement standards" found in table "Water
Demand/Generation by Type/Size of Housing." Connection fees for facilities
not included in table "Water Demand/Generation by Type/Size of Housing"
shall be determined by the Borough Engineer based upon projected water
demand utilizing water volume requirement established by N.J.A.C.
7:10-12.6.
I. For example. As of the writing of this ordinance (2019), residential
site improvement standard shows a single-family detached home with
three bedrooms has a daily demand of 320 gallons per day. Therefore,
their connection fee would be 3.2 multiplied by the connection fee.
[Added 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. O-04-09]
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I, General Penalty.