[Amended by Ord. No. 2002-26; Ord. No. 2002-56; Ord. No. 2002-79; Ord. No. 2003-51; Ord. No. 2005-08; 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-11; 3-23-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-11; 8-12-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-16]
A. 
The provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:31A-11.1, N.J.S.A. 40A:31A-11.2 and N.J.S.A. 40A:31A-11.3 are incorporated herein as if set forth fully.
B. 
Quarterly water usage charges shall be determined by the schedule in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule.
C. 
Standby fire sprinkler systems. Charges for standby fire connections shall be based on the diameter of the fire line as set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule.
D. 
Water connection fee.
(1) 
Definitions. As used in this section, except for single-family residential units, the term equivalent dwelling unit or EDU shall mean each individual residential, commercial or industrial unit, whether in a single or multi-unit structure, having a demand on the water system equal to 279 gallons per day (gpd).
(2) 
Each single-family detached residential unit shall equal one EDU.
(3) 
Calculation of connection fee. The owner or occupant of a residential, commercial or industrial unit who may wish to or who is legally required to connect to the Township water system shall pay a connection fee for each EDU in the amount set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule. The total water connection fee shall be determined by multiplying the number of EDUs as calculated per number 4 below times the connection fee per EDU set forth in Chapter 169.
(4) 
Determination of number of EDUs. The number of EDUs shall be calculated by dividing the projected average daily water demand for the proposed project by the average daily water demand for the single-family residence of 279 gpd. Any fractional EDU resulting from the EDU calculation shall be considered one EDU.
(5) 
The projected water demand for the proposed project shall be calculated by the Applicant, subject to review and approval by the Township Water and Sewer Director, based on the New Jersey Administrative Code § 5:21-5.2, Table 5.1, Water Demand by House Type and Size for Residential Units. For other than residential units, the Projected Flow criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 7:14A-23.3 shall be used.
(6) 
The minimum connection fee shall be equal to one EDU.
(7) 
Fire line connection fee. There shall be imposed for each fire line connected to the Township's water main the sum set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule.
(8) 
Payment plan for water connection fee. The connection fee may be paid in payments over a period of no more than five years with interest of 12% when the connection is for an existing property and is mandated by the Township. In order to qualify for the payment of the connection fee through a payment plan, the property owner must provide satisfactory proof of the inability to pay the connection fee by submitting an application for approval by the Township Committee. If the Township Committee agrees to accept payment of the connection fee by a payment plan, it shall do so conditioned upon the property owner executing documents securing the payment to the Township as is determined by the Township Attorney to be necessary.
(9) 
Deferral of payment of connection fee for tax exempt properties. The connection fee for water service to properties which are exempt from taxation may be deferred at the request of the property owner. The connection fee shall be fully due and owing at such time as the property ceases to maintain its exemption from real property taxation.
(10) 
Water connection fees shall be assessed for all new connections, additional connections, increase in the size of existing connections, or new construction of additional service units connected to the water distribution system in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11.1.
(11) 
Credit towards a water connection fee for reconnection of a disconnected property that was previously connected to the water distribution system shall be applied provided that the property has been connected to the water distribution system for at least 20 years and the service charges have been paid for the property in at least one of the last five years in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11.2.
E. 
Affordable housing, senior citizen and disabled persons rate reduction.
(1) 
Per N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11.3, public housing authorities, non-profit organizations building affordable housing and other affordable housing, including affordable housing in inclusionary projects, shall be allowed a 50% reduction in the connection fee for new connections to the water system.
(2) 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:31-10.1, the Township may provide a reduction in rates for residential water service to qualifying senior citizens and disabled persons.
A. 
All contractors using water for building and construction repair work shall apply for a temporary construction connection. The contractor will be furnished a meter by the Department, as necessary, which shall be attached to a service pipe or fire hydrant and rates shall be charged to conform to the water charges established by § 394-21, but the minimum charge shall be as set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule, per connection, not to be utilized for a period exceeding six months. The use of temporary construction connections shall be specifically for construction-related purposes, not to include such uses as lawn sprinkling, landscaping, and pool filling.
B. 
A deposit for the temporary meter and appurtenant connections as set forth in Chapter 169 shall be paid by the contractor and shall be refunded after removal of the temporary connection.
C. 
There shall be a charge as set forth in Chapter 169 for the turning on and off of water on any premises.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
A swimming pool may be filled from fire hydrants upon application to the Department by the owner. The Department, as necessary and as available, will supply hoses and a meter. Fire hydrants shall only be operated by qualified personnel to be employed by the property owner. Each property owner must submit to the Department an insurance certificate indicating the Township has been named as an additional insured. A fee as set forth in Chapter 169, Fee Schedule, shall be charged in addition to the appropriate rate for water consumption established by § 394-21. There is also a refundable deposit per Chapter 169 required for the use of the equipment. The fee will be refunded to the property owner upon the return of the equipment, provided that said equipment is not damaged and is in good working order.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
The Township Committee may, by resolution, set the charge for all other water rates of a special nature.
Under ordinary conditions, continuous service water meters shall be read on or about the first week of the beginning of a new quarter. Water meters installed for miscellaneous service may be read at the discretion of the Department.
Unless the applicant for water service specifies otherwise, the bills will be mailed or delivered to the premises where water service is furnished. If the applicant so desires, the Department will mail or deliver the bills to the business or home address of the applicant or his agent. Failure to receive bills or notices is no excuse for nonpayment of water bills.
[Amended 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-10; 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-26]
A. 
Bills for water service shall be rendered quarterly. The amount charged shall be due 30 days after the bill date. If bills are not paid within 30 days from the bill date, a late fee of $15 will be assessed and interest at a rate set by the Township Committee for delinquent property taxes shall be added to the amount of the bill. Notice shall be served or mailed that unless the bill is paid within 15 days from the date of the notice, the water service will be terminated.
B. 
All charges for water are a lien upon the premises or property on account of which the charge is incurred until paid and satisfied. Such charges shall be paid within 30 days after the date of bill.