Township of Allamuchy, NJ Article I Introduction

§ 296-1 Purpose.

A. One purpose of the Township Water and Sewer Utilities Department is to implement Water Rules and Regulations in the public interest for the Township of Allamuchy in the County of Warren and in the State of New Jersey, in order to foster and promote public health and safety. These Rules and Regulations are established for the conduct of the Department's business, to cover the use of water mains, services and other facilities, to provide a schedule of fees and rates, and to outline allowable procedures and whatever else is deemed proper within the sphere of the Department's activity.

B. In accordance with § 190-517 of the Township of Allamuchy Land Development Ordinance on lands within the existing or proposed water service area as indicated on the Allamuchy Township Water System Master Plan, and where a public water distribution system is accessible to a property proposed for development, or where such facilities are to be constructed as a condition of approval of any application for development, the developer shall construct such water system facilities and/or water mains and building connections in accordance with the Township of Allamuchy Water System Rules and Regulations, Allamuchy Township Water System Master Plan, applicable municipal and county codes and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection permit requirements and in such a manner as to make adequate water available to each lot and building within the development.

C. The Township reserves the right to interpret, waive, or revise these rules and regulations, and rates as it deems necessary to meet its purpose under the law and the public interest in general.

§ 296-2 Office of the Township and hours of business.

A. The principal office of the Township, place of business and mailing address is Municipal Building, Alphano Road, Box A, Allamuchy, New Jersey 07820.

B. The office of the Township will be open for the purpose of the transaction of regular business between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each weekday, Monday through Friday, except holidays. The office phone number is [phone].

C. The maintenance division of the Water and Sewer Department will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each weekday, Monday through Friday, except holidays. The maintenance phone number is [phone].

D. After business hours, or on weekends or holidays, emergency calls for the Water and Sewer Utilities Department should be directed to the Warren County Dispatch at [phone]. Warren County Dispatch will contact Department personnel to respond to the call.