[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-1]
A Water Department is hereby established in the Township, which
department shall be under the charge and management of the Director
of the Department of Public Works, who shall be subject to the supervision
and control of the Township Council.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-2]
a.
The management and the affairs of the Water Department shall be handled
by the Director of the Department of Public Works, who shall make
such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Chapter as he
shall deem necessary, subject to the supervision and control of the
Township Council.
b.
Such other employees shall be appointed from time to time as the
Township Council shall deem necessary for the proper administration
of the business of the Water Department.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-3]
The water supply and distribution system and all its parts,
parcels and appliances shall be under the exclusive control and jurisdiction
of the Township Council.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-4]
Any person, firm or corporation or political subdivision receiving
a supply of water for any purpose from the Water Department shall
be subject to the rules and regulations as set forth herein or as
hereafter adopted.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-5]
The owners of any house, tenement, building or lot shall each
be liable for the payment of the price or rent or water charge as
fixed herein for the use of water by such owners or by the tenant
or occupants and for the repair and testing of any water meter or
water meters, water service or water services, connections, appliances
or parts and renewals thereof heretofore or hereafter furnished or
made by the Water Department in or upon such house, tenement, building
or lot or connecting with such house, tenement, building or lot, and
the interest and penalties charged; and such price, rent, water charge
and other costs, expenses, interest and penalties as fixed herein
shall be a lien upon the house, tenement, building or lot until the
same shall be paid and satisfied.
[Ord. #142; Ord. #525; Ord. #584; Ord. #625; Ord. #699; Ord.
#730; Ord. #780; Ord. #865; 1976 Code § 176-6; Ord. #1028,
§§ 1, 2; Ord. #1035, § I; Ord. #1179, § I;
Ord. #1220; Ord. #1367, § I; Ord. #1375, §§ I,
II; Ord. #1638; Ord. #1649, § 1; amended 11-20-2023 by Ord. No.
2018]
a.
The following prices, annual rentals or water charges are hereby
established by the Township as the price, rent or water charges to
be charged to all customers (other than customers on contract with
conflicting terms) both private and municipal of the water system
of the Township.
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Township of Mahwah Water Department Water Rates
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Description
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Rates
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Tapping charge on near side of main
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3/4 inch tap
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$2,000
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1 inch tap
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2,000
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1 1/2 inch tap
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2,500
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2 inch tap
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2,800
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Tapping charge on far side of main
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3/4 inch tap
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3,600
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1 inch tap
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3,600
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1 1/2 inch tap
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4,200
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2 inch tap
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4,600
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Tapping charges in excess of 2 inches shall be based on cost.
All tapping charges shall be paid to the Water Department at the rate
prevailing at the time the bill becomes effective.
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Frost charge on near side
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$300
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Frost charge on far side
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300
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Service temporarily discontinued
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50
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Discontinued service reconnected
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50
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New connections —
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3/4 inch meter
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200
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1 inch meter
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300
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Meter Service
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1.
(a)
The minimum quarterly charge for a one family residential dwelling
shall be $36.90 per quarter with an allowance of 1,000 cubic feet
effective January 1, 2024.
(b)
The minimum quarterly charge for a one family residential dwelling
shall be increased to $39.48 on January 1, 2025 and to $42.25 on January
1, 2026.
2.
The minimum quarterly charge for a multi-unit residential or multi-unit
commercial or a combination of the two classes of users serviced through
a single water meter shall be determined by the product of the number
of units by the minimum quarterly charge established in paragraph
1 above. The minimum water allowance shall be determined in the same
manner using an allowance of 1,000 cubic feet per unit.
3.
(Reserved)
4.
All classes of users shall be subject to the following quarterly
rates for additional use:
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Rate per Quarter
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Rate per 100 Cubic Feet
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1/1/2024
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1/1/2025
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1/1/2026
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1,001 to 5,000
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$3.63
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$3.88
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$4.15
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5,001 to 10,000
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$4.34
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$4.65
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$4.97
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10,001 to 15,000
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$5.00
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$5.35
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$5.72
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15,001 to 20,000
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$5.50
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$5.89
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$6.30
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In excess of 20,000
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$6.00
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$6.42
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$6.87
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5.
(a)
In addition to the rates established by the preceding paragraph 4,
all classes of users shall be subject to a modified summer surcharge
from May 1 to September 30 of each year. The modified summer surcharge
rate shall be for the full quarter that falls between said dates:
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Rate per Quarter
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Rate per 100 Cubic Feet
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1/1/2024
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1/1/2025
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1/1/2026
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1 to 1,000
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$0.25
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$0.26
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$0.28
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1,001 to 5,000
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$0.55
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$0.58
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$0.62
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5,001 to 10,000
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$0.65
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$0.70
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$0.75
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10,001 to 15,000
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$0.70
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$0.75
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$0.80
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15,001 to 20,000
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$0.75
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$0.80
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$0.86
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In excess of 20,000 c.f.
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$0.80
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$0.86
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$0.92
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6.
For all meters installed prior to March 22, 2009, one-inch or greater,
the following charges shall be made per quarter year in addition to
charges for the use of water:
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Meter Size
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Rate
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7/1/2009
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1/1/2010
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1/1/2011
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1 inch meter
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$14.95
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$17.20
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$19.77
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1-1/2 inch meter
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$31.50
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$35.71
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$41.07
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2 inch meter
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$51.75
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$59.51
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$68.44
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3 inch meter
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$120.75
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$138.86
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$159.69
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4 inch meter
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$207
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$238.05
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$273.76
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6 inch meter
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$460
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$529
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$608.35
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8 inch meter
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$828
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$952.20
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$1,095.03
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10 inch meter
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$1,293.75
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$1,487.81
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$1,710.98
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12 inch meter
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$1,863.00
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$2,142.45
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$2,463.82
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14 inch meter
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$2,541.50
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$2,922.73
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$3,361.14
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16 inch meter
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$3,312
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$3,808.80
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$4,380.12
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7.
There shall be a discount for senior citizens and disabled persons
of 15% on the base charge established above. This discount will apply
only to (a) single unit residential units which are individually metered
and which are owned and occupied by a senior citizen or disabled person
and (b) to residential units which are individually metered and rented
to and occupied by a senior citizen or disabled person. For purposes
of this subsection, a senior is a person who is at least 65 years
of age. "Disabled persons" shall mean persons permanently and totally
disabled as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:31-10.1.
8.
There shall be a charge of $50 for each "final reading" of a meter.
This charge shall be paid at the time a final bill is paid.
b.
Capacity Charges.
1.
Connection Directly to Existing Water Line Within the Water Department.
(a)
Each apartment unit, condominium unit, cooperative apartment unit,
townhouse unit or single family dwelling already in existence or to
be newly constructed and not presently connected to the water system
shall pay a capacity charge of: $2,200.
(b)
Commercial and industrial connections (including condominium offices
and cooperative offices): The capacity charges shall be computed for
each connection based on the charge for a single family dwelling multiplied
by the equivalent number of single family units contributing the same
flow rate to the system and in accordance with the following standards:
(1)
The design flow rate for one single family dwelling is 350 gallons
per day.
(2)
The design flow rate for various types of establishments, as
set forth in subparagraph (a) above, shall be used to determine the
equivalency factor for the type of establishments listed therein.
(3)
In any case where the design flow cannot be reasonably established,
using subparagraph (a) above as a guide, the Township shall determine
the design flow by such means as are, in its opinion, fair and equitable.
The minimum capacity charge shall be $2,200 equivalent to one
single family dwelling.
(c)
Schools, municipal facilities, churches and charitable institutions:
Capacity charge. Same as commercial and industrial connections.
(d)
Motels, hotels, nursing homes, lodging homes (and other types of
similar lodging):
Capacity charge. Same as commercial and industrial connections.
All capacity charges as outlined under this section shall be
paid to the Water Department as follows: 10% shall be paid prior to
approval of the plans by the Planning Board and the remainder shall
be paid prior to issuing the certificate of occupancy. This remaining
amount shall be the amount due based on the rate prevailing at the
time of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy less the deposit
paid.
2.
Subdivisions and Site Plans. Capacity charges where the developer
is installing a water system at his own cost, and is connecting such
system to an existing water system, with the Township.
(a)
Each apartment unit, condominium unit, cooperative apartment unit,
townhouse unit or single family dwelling already in existence or to
be newly constructed and not presently connected to the water system
shall pay a capacity charge of: $2,200.
All capacity charges as outlined under this section shall be
paid to the Water Department.
Payments shall be made prior to issuing connection permits.
(b)
Commercial and industrial connections (including condominium offices
and cooperative offices): The capacity charge shall be computed for
each connection based on the charge for a single family dwelling multiplied
by the equivalent number of single family units contributing the same
flow rate to the system and in accordance with the following standards:
(1)
The design flow rate for one single family dwelling is 350 gallons
per day.
(2)
The design flow rate for various types of establishments, as
set forth in Schedule A,[1] shall be used to determine the equivalency factor for
the type of establishments listed therein.
(c)
Schools, municipal facilities, churches and charitable institutions.
(d)
Motels, hotels, nursing homes, lodging homes and other types of similar
lodging.
Capacity charge. Same as commercial and industrial connection.
All capacity charges as outlined under this section shall be
paid to the Water Department as follows: 10% shall be paid prior to
approval of the plans by the Planning Board and the remainder shall
be paid prior to issuing Certificate of Occupancy. This remainder
amount shall be the amount due based on the rate prevailing at the
time of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy less the deposit
paid.
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Schedule A
Potable Water and Wastewater Design Flow Rates
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Measurement
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Gallons/Day Unit
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TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT
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Private Dwelling
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Person
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100
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Apartment Buildings
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Person
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75
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TRANSIT DWELLING UNITS
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Hotels
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Bedroom
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75
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Lodging Houses and Tourist
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Homes
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Bedroom
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60
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Motels and Tourist Cabins
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Bedroom
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60
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Boarding Houses
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(Residents)
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Boarder
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50
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CAMPS
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Trailer Camps
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(Private Bath)
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Person
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75
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Trailer Camps
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(Central Bath, etc.)
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Person
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50
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Luxury Camps
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(Private Bath)
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Person
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75
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Children's Camps
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(Central Bath, etc.)
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Person
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50
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Labor Camps
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40
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Day Camps - No Meals
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15
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RESTAURANTS (INCLUDING WASHROOMS)
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Average Type
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Patron
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15
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Bar and Cocktail Lounges
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Patron
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5
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Short Order or Drive-In
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Service
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Patron
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5
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CLUBHOUSES
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Residential Type
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Person
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75
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Non-Residential
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(Serving Meals)
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Person
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35
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INSTITUTIONS
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Hospitals
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200
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Other Institutions
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125
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SCHOOLS
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Elementary (No Shower or Cafeteria)
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Person
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10
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With Cafeteria
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Person
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15
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With Cafeteria and Showers
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Person
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20
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With Cafeteria, Showers and Laboratories
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Person
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25
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Boarding
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Person
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75
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AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
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No Car Washing
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Car served
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5
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Car Washing
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Car washed
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75
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Stores, Shopping Centers and Office Buildings
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Square feet
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0.125
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Factories (8-hour shift)
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Person
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25
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Self-Service Laundries
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Wash
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50
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Bowling Alleys
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Alley
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200
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Swimming Pools and Beaches
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Person
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15
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Picnic Parks (With Flush Toilets)
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Person
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10
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Fairgrounds (Based upon average attendance)
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Person
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5
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Assembly Halls
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Seat
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5
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Airports (Based on Passenger Use)
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Passenger
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3
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Churches
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Seat
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3
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Theatre (Indoor)
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Seat
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5
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Theatre (Drive-In with Food Stand)
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Car
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5
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[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-7]
Water may be sold to consumers outside of the Township, provided
that such customers furnish all distribution facilities and provide
all maintenance therefor, in which case such charge shall be made
therefor as the Township Council by resolution shall determine.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-8]
a.
Meter and water charges shall be due and payable on the first day
of the quarter next ensuing, and if not paid by the fifteenth day
of the second month following the date upon which water charges become
due, water shall be cut off from such service pipe, the owners of
which shall be in default of payment of such charges. No service shall
be restored until all water charges due shall be paid, together with
a charge of $2 for turning the water on again.
b.
Interest shall be charged on any water account not paid by the 15th
day of the second month following the date upon which water charges
become due. The rate of interest shall be fixed annually by Resolution
of the Township Council. The rates of interest fixed by Resolution
shall not exceed the statutory limits set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-67.
c.
The Water Department shall also be authorized to cut off from the
service pipe any owner or consumer of water who shall violate any
of the terms and provisions of this Chapter or any of the rules and
regulations of the Water Department.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-9]
All water meters shall be read during the last 10 days of each
quarter by the agent of the Township appointed for that purpose, whose
reading of such meters shall be final unless objections shall be made
in writing and filed with the Clerk of the Water Department within
10 days after the last day of the quarter then expiring. Nothing herein
shall be construed to prevent issuance of estimated bills based upon
minimum charges under this Chapter.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-10]
Applications for water to be used on private property shall
be made by the owner of such property or his duly authorized agent,
who shall sign an application blank provided for by the Water Department,
which shall specify the purpose for which the water is to be used.
The applicant must file a statement of the number of fixtures in a
building to be supplied.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-11]
Each building to which water is supplied or furnished must have
a separate service pipe from the water main and a separate meter,
but this rule may be changed by the Township Council in individual
cases upon application in writing and the finding of the Township
Council of the necessity for supplying service other than as herein
provided.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-12]
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-13]
The property owner or person paying the water rent will be responsible
for all damage by frost or otherwise to the meter, other than the
ordinary wear due to use.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-14]
The water stop at the curb must not be used by anyone except
an authorized agent of the Township Council.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-15]
No connection of service pipe shall be made with the distribution
system, nor shall any alteration, repair, addition or extension be
made in or to any service pipe, nor shall any device for drawing water
be attached thereto, except in such manner and with such materials
as prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the Township
Council. The rules and regulations shall be on file at the office
of the Township and shall describe the method of tapping the main,
the location of the curb cock, depth of lines below surface and the
location and connection to the meters, and shall stipulate the kind
and quality of all materials which shall be used for the work, and
no water shall be supplied to any premises unless inside stopcocks
are affixed to each side of the meter for use in shutting off the
water when necessary.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-16]
No one shall be allowed to tap a street main except the regularly
appointed employee, agent or plumber employed by the Township Council
through the Director of the Department of Public Works, who will tap
the main, bring the service pipe to the curb and insert corporation
curb stop.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-17]
Each consumer, along with his application for water, shall deposit
with the Township the sum specified by this Chapter or such other
sum as the Township Council shall direct, to cover the cost of tapping
the main, setting curb stop, connection to main, inspection of service
pipe and such other work as may be done by the Water Department in
connection with such tapping. The deposit or charge fixed by this
Chapter shall be in addition to any charges which may be made by the
State or County for the opening of State or County roads.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-18]
The service pipe from the corporation curb stop to and into
the building, structure or curtilage sought to be supplied with water
shall be laid in a manner approved by the Township Council and in
no case after the ditch has been dug shall any service pipe be covered
or backfilled until the duly authorized agent of the Township Council
has approved the laying of such pipe and all connections therein by
a written certificate. However, the consumer shall take all precautions
to cover by plank or otherwise any excavations made in the sidewalks
for the laying of the service pipe and shall not leave on the sidewalk
or the adjoining public highway any stones or piles of dirt or other
refuse.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-19]
When the consumer has his service pipe and plumbing completed
in the building or curtilage sought to be supplied with water and
ready for the installation of a water meter, he shall notify the Clerk
of the Water Department, who shall cause the meter to be installed
and tested.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-20]
Any consumer wishing to discontinue the use of water supplied
from the system must give notice thereof in writing to the Clerk of
the Water Department at least five days before the end of any quarter
year of service, or otherwise charges will be made for the use of
water at the minimum rate for the next following quarter.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-21]
When any consumer discontinues the use of water, the water meter
of the Township shall be taken from the premises of such consumer.
As long as the water meter remains on the premises of the consumer,
whether water is used or not, the rates and charges established by
this Chapter shall be payable.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-22]
Persons moving or about to move who owe water rents and charges
cannot transfer their water privilege or right to use the water from
one property to another, and before water will be furnished to them
on other premises, such persons will be required to pay for the water
furnished to the particular property from which they are to move or
have moved.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-23]
Whenever an applicant desires water service in his property
where the property is situated on any street wherein there is no water
main, if approved by the Township Council it shall be lawful for the
consumer to lay at his own cost and expense a service pipe from the
water main nearest the premises through the public highway or public
places of this Township to the premises. Whenever the Township runs
a water main through the street, the use of such private pipe shall
be discontinued by the owner and connection shall be made to such
public main. All private pipes shall be laid in a manner provided
for by the Township Council.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-24]
All repairs and renewals of service lines and attachments found
necessary to be made between the corporation curb stop and the meter
on the premises shall be made at the expense of the consumer.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-25]
No person except the agent of this Township shall disconnect,
remove or in any way tamper with any water meter, and every water
meter shall be wired and sealed and shall in no way be handled or
tampered with by any person except the agent of this Township.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-26]
All removal and replacement of water meters except for routine
servicing shall be done by the Township at the expense of the owner
or of the consumer of the water, all charges for removal or replacement
being considered water charges under this Chapter, payable immediately
upon such removal or replacement.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-27]
It shall be the duty of each consumer having notice or knowledge
of leaks in service pipes to and on his premises or those occupied
by him or under his control forthwith to notify the Clerk of the Water
Department.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-28]
The owner of any house, tenement, building or curtilage shall
be liable for the payment of water rent and the charges provided by
this Chapter for the use of water on the premises, and such water
rent and charges so fixed, together with interest thereon at the rate
of 6% per annum from the 15th day of the second month following the
date upon which the water charges become due, shall be a lien on such
premises until the same shall be paid and satisfied, and in the case
of nonpayment thereof such premises shall be sold to pay and satisfy
the same in a manner provided by law.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-29]
The Township will not be responsible for damages caused by failure
to deliver water to any consumer resulting from any cause whatsoever.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-30]
Each consumer shall determine at his own risk the check or pressure-reducing
valves necessary for him to install in his plumbing connections. The
Township shall not be responsible for injury to persons or property
because of pressure.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-31; Ord. #1251, § I]
All authorized employees or agents of the Water Department shall
have the right to enter any building or premises at all reasonable
hours for the purpose of carrying out any and all of the provisions
of this Chapter, including installation of meters and inspection of
meters, standpipes and fire hydrants.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-32; Ord. #1190 § I;
Ord. #1251, § II; Ord. #1409, § I]
a.
There shall be an annual rent fee charged to the owners of properties
for private standpipes and private fire hydrants. Commencing January
1, 1996 the annual rent fee shall be $300 per standpipe or hydrant.
b.
All fire hydrants located on private commercial, industrial or residential
property shall be inspected by an employee or agent of the Township
Water Department on an annual basis. If such inspection results in
a determination that the hydrant requires service or repair, written
notice shall be given to the private property owner by the Water Department
of the required maintenance and/or corrective work along with a direction
to perform the required work within seven days. A reinspection shall
take place at the end of the seven-day period. If the reinspection
indicates that the required work has not been performed, then the
Township may perform the work and charge the property owner for the
costs of such work and place a water lien upon the property for the
costs incurred. Copies of all inspection reports shall be forwarded
to the Township Fire Prevention Bureau and Township Fire Department.
This paragraph b does not apply to municipally owned fire hydrants
located within or adjacent to a public right-of-way.
[Ord. #142; 1976 Code § 176-33]
No explosives of any nature whatsoever shall be stored or used
for any purpose within 50 feet of any of the mains or appurtenances
of the water supply or distribution system of this Township without
permit in writing obtained from the Township Council for that purpose.
[Ord. #999, § I; Ord. #1254, § I; Ord.
#1317, § I; Ord. #1333, § I; Ord. #1365, § I;
Ord. #1375, § III; Ord. #1416; Ord. #1424; Ord. #1456]
a.
Outdoor Watering.
1.
No persons, except agents or employees of the Township of Mahwah, shall cause water obtained from the Township of Mahwah Municipal Water Department and/or water obtained from wells located within the Township of Mahwah to be utilized for outdoor watering within the Township of Mahwah except as set forth in this Section 16-34a. The term "outdoor watering" means watering outdoor areas in the Township of Mahwah.
2.
Unless a "local water emergency" is declared there shall be no restrictions
on outdoor watering between January 1 and April 30 and between October
1 and December 31.
3.
From May 1 to September 30, inclusive, there shall be no outdoor
watering of areas except as follows:
(a)
Outdoor watering is prohibited all day on Sundays.
(b)
Outdoor watering is permitted all day at even number street
address properties on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
(c)
Outdoor watering is permitted all day at odd number street address
properties on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
(d)
For properties without street numbers, properties with street
names starting with "A" through "K" shall be considered odd and "L"
through "Z" shall be considered even. Community associations and multi-unit
properties with several numbers and/or streets shall be assigned odd/even
status by the Water Department by written notice.
b.
Local Water Emergencies.
1.
The Mayor is authorized and empowered, whenever in his opinion, after
receiving a recommendation from the Township of Mahwah Director of
the Department of Public Works, to issue an executive order declaring
a "local water emergency" and to make such orders, rules and regulations
as may be necessary to limit the use of water.
2.
As used in this section, "local water emergency" shall mean and include
any unusual incident, or the imminence thereof, resulting from nature
or unnatural causes, which endangers the health, safety or resources
of the residents of the Township of Mahwah. "Local water emergencies"
include, but are not limited to, excessive demand, periods of prolonged
drought, and large scale systems failures.
3.
During a Local Water Emergency Level 1 the following regulations
shall apply:
(a)
Outdoor watering is prohibited all day on Sundays.
(b)
Outdoor watering is prohibited on all days between 12:00 midnight
and 6:00 a.m.
(c)
Outdoor watering is permitted at even number street address
properties on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:
(d)
Outdoor watering is permitted at odd number street address properties
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:
(e)
Condominium associations, other community associations and multifamily
properties comprised of 10 or more multifamily units and/or 10 or
more acres with multiple outdoor irrigation watering zones may perform
outdoor watering during both time periods 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on an odd/even basis so long as the maximum
watering per zone is limited to one hour per day.
4.
Local Water Emergency Level 2.
(a)
Outdoor watering is prohibited all day on Sundays.
(b)
Outdoor watering is prohibited on all days between 12:00 midnight
and 6:00 a.m.
(c)
Outdoor watering is permitted at even number street address
properties on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:
(d)
Outdoor watering is permitted at odd number street address properties
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:
(e)
Condominium associations, other community associations and multifamily
properties comprised of 10 or more multifamily units and/or 10 or
more acres with multiple outdoor irrigation watering zones may perform
outdoor watering during both time periods 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on an odd/even basis so long as the maximum
watering per zone is limited to one hour per day.
5.
Local Water Emergency Level 3. During a local water emergency Level
3 all outdoor watering shall be prohibited except as provided for
in paragraph c below, "Exclusions".
c.
Exclusions. The restrictions established by this Section 16-34 shall not apply to:
1.
The use of recycled water;
2.
The use of water for protection of public health and safety;
3.
The use of water for commercial agricultural or commercial horticultural
uses;
4.
The use of hand held hoses;
5.
Lawn watering by a commercial enterprise engaged in the installation
or repair of a lawn irrigation system is allowed on any day, if necessary,
to test a customer's newly installed or newly repaired sprinkler system;
6.
Daily watering of a newly laid sod lawn or a newly seeded grass lawn
associated with new construction is allowed for the first 45 days
after planting only, starting on the date of planting or sod laying.
Documentation of the date of seed planting or sod laying shall be
produced upon the request of the appropriate authorities. This provision
does not authorize daily watering of "overseeding," that is, of new
sod or seed placed to fill in bare spots in established lawn areas;
7.
Watering following treatment of vegetation with a fertilizer, pesticide
or herbicide is allowed for two consecutive days only, starting on
the date that the fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide is applied. Documentation
of the date that the treatment was applied shall be produced upon
the request of the appropriate authorities. Watering under this provision
is allowed no more often than once every six weeks;
8.
Watering athletic playing fields, including those used by professional,
college/university, and youth league sports teams, as well as those
owned or operated by public and private schools and parks, is permitted
within the following limitations:
9.
Watering of trees, shrubs, and vegetable and flower gardens is permitted
every other day on an "odd/even" basis. Such watering is permitted
within the following limits:
(a)
Water shall be applied with any of the following:
(1)
A watering can;
(2)
A hand held hose that does not leak, and is equipped with a
nozzle that automatically shuts off when released;
(3)
An alternative irrigation technology that minimizes water use
and is used with a timer to ensure watering for no more than two hours
per area watered. Examples of acceptable alternative irrigation technologies
are low-pressure water delivery systems that lie directly on or in
the ground such as perforated soaker hoses, emitters or drip tube
devices;
10.
The use of existing commercial car/truck working businesses;
11.
Watering under paragraphs 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall occur:
(a)
Only between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 5:00 p.m. and
9:00 p.m.;
(b)
All watering authorized herein shall use the minimum amount
of water necessary;
(c)
All watering authorized herein shall be performed in such a
way that no puddling or runoff of water occurs;
(d)
All watering authorized herein shall be performed in such a
way that no impervious surfaces are included in the area watered;
and
(e)
During the duration of permitted watering, a sign shall be prominently
displayed on the front lawn of the property. The sign shall be at
least two feet wide by two feet high, with lettering large enough
to be clearly visible from the nearest street or road. The sign shall
read:
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AUTHORIZED LIMITED TESTING OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Company Name
State Certification Number
Address
Telephone Number
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d.
Rain Sensors.
1.
All new or expanded automatic lawn sprinkler systems shall be equipped
with an automatic rain sensor device or switch that will override
the irrigation cycle of the automatic lawn sprinkler system when adequate
rainfall has occurred.
2.
The owner of any property serviced by an automatic lawn sprinkler
system existing at the time of the effective date of this section
shall be entitled to a one-time credit against future water bills
for the reasonable cost of retrofitting the system with a rain sensor
device or switch as described in the preceding paragraph d, 1. Proof
of payment must be supplied to and approved by the Township of Mahwah
Water Department prior to application of the credit.
