The owner of any building or premises in the Township shall be liable for the payment of the rate, charge, price or rent as fixed in this article for any water service, installations, connections, appliances or parts and renewals thereof furnished or made by the Township or any department thereof in or upon such building or premises, and the interest and penalties charged. Such rate, charge, price or rent so taxed and the other costs, expenses, interest and penalties aforesaid remaining unpaid for six months shall be a lien upon said building and premises until the same shall be paid and satisfied.
[Amended 3-3-1981 by Ord. No. 81-6; 11-9-1982 by Ord. No. 82-44; 12-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-51; 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 03-18; 12-9-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-049; 6-3-2025 by Ord. No. O-25-19]
The following charges shall be made for every installation of water service, relocation of existing service, abandonment of existing service and setting a new meter:
A.
Charges for services.
Nominal Size (inches) | New Service or Relocating Existing Service Main to Curb | Abandoning Existing Service | Additional Cost per Foot for New Services in Excess of 75 Feet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | $300 | |||
3/4 | $968.29 | $300 | $10.25 | |
1 | $1,204.44 | $300 | $12.75 | |
1 1/2 | $2,243.50 | $300 | $20.50 | |
2 | $2,621.09 | $300 | $30 | |
Over 2 | At cost | At cost | At cost |
B.
Standby charges for fire-protection purposes shall be as follows:
(1)
From January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015:
Size (inches) | Charge per Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
1 1/2 | $27.30 | |
2 | $34.48 | |
3 | $81.90 | |
4 | $120.90 | |
6 | $149.24 | |
8 | $257.40 |
(2)
From January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016:
Size (inches) | Charge per Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
1 1/2 | $31.40 | |
2 | $39.65 | |
3 | $94.19 | |
4 | $139.04 | |
6 | $171.63 | |
8 | $296.01 |
(3)
From January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017:
Size (inches) | Charge per Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
1 1/2 | $32.96 | |
2 | $41.63 | |
3 | $98.89 | |
4 | $145.99 | |
6 | $180.21 | |
8 | $310.81 |
In the case of all installations of water service to buildings and premises outside the corporate limits of the Township, the owner of such buildings and premises shall pay in advance such of the charges set forth in § 341-2 hereof as may be appropriate, shall deposit with the Township Water Bureau the sum of $10 as a guaranty of the payment of any charges for service and shall be required to pay any additional expenses incurred by the Township arising from charges made by the municipality or county in which said building or premises is situated. The owner shall also secure at his or her own cost and expense any and all municipal and county consents and approvals that may be required for the installation of such water service.
A.
Any meters or remote registers and related equipment lost, stolen or damaged shall be repaired or replaced by the Water Bureau at the cost of the consumer.
B.
Meters that have been damaged by frost will be replaced only on receipt of a deposit of $15 to cover cost of repairs. After repairs, the balance, if any, will be returned.
[Amended 8-12-2025 by Ord. No. O-25-27]
A.
No water service shall be installed from the curb to the building without a permit therefor having first been obtained from the Township Water Bureau. Such service, including the meter and valves at the meter, shall be inspected and approved by a representative of the Township Water Bureau before said water service may be put in use and operation. The charge for such permit, inspection and approval shall be $5, payable in advance.
B.
No temporary repairs may be made on the existing water service or at an existing meter without prior approval and inspection by a representative of the Township Water Bureau. The charge for such approval and inspection shall be $5. All leaking services, except copper and cast and/or ductile iron, shall be re-layed using copper. Repairs will be allowed on copper, cast-iron and ductile iron services only.
C.
No service line shall be smaller than 3/4 inch, except that the Water Bureau may, if it deems necessary, require a larger size than 3/4 inch. All service lines up to and including two inches shall be of Type K copper tubing with a minimum number of joints. All buried connections shall be either flared or compression type, and in no instance shall sweat joints be allowed underground. All services larger than two inches shall be of cement-lined cast-iron or ductile iron pipe, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
D.
A gate valve shall be provided on each side of the meter. The valves shall be the same size as the service. Gate valves 3/4 inch through two inches, inclusive, shall be brass and/or bronze, excluding the hand wheel. Gate valves four inches and larger shall be flanged body, double disk, rising-stem type with cast-iron bodies and bronze disks, seats, stem and gearing. All valves shall be Class 150 minimum.
E.
Any conversion from a single-meter installation to a multiple-meter setting shall require that a separate service be installed from the curb to the building for each additional meter.
F.
The consumer is responsible from the shutoff within the public right of way into the structure, except for the meter.
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G.
The valves and piping adjacent to the meter shall be kept in good order by the consumer. The Bureau may require the consumer to repair and/or replace valves and/or piping so that meters can be changed. Such notice shall be in writing and shall provide a period of 90 days for compliance.
When an existing water service is relocated, it shall be disconnected at the water main. If more than one street opening is required, charges shall be made for both the relocation and abandonment in accordance with the schedule of charges in § 341-2. Otherwise the charge for relocation shall be deemed to include the charge for abandonment.
Whenever a change is made in the size of the existing service, a charge shall be made as in the case of the installation of a new service in accordance with the schedule of charges set forth in § 341-2.
[Amended 12-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-51; 2-24-2026 by Ord. No. O-26-01]
During construction or rehabilitation of a property where city water is desired there must be an account set up through the Tax, Water and Sewer office. If there is an existing service, a meter must be installed by the Township with a backflow preventer installed by licensed plumber. In the case of a service line needed on the property, the owner shall pay in advance the charges set forth in § 341-2 with a meter being installed by the Township and a backflow preventer installed by a licensed plumber. The Water Bureau must inspect the installation of said backflow preventer before the water can be turned on at the curb. No fire hydrant shall be used for construction water on any private construction sites. A fee of $50 will be charged for physical cross connections (new installations) in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:10-10.6.
[Added 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 07-53[1]; amended 1-6-2009 by Ord. No. 08-55[2]; 12-8-2009 by Ord. No. O-068-09; 12-28-2010 by Ord. No. O-10-075[3]; 11-17-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-043; 11-12-2025 by Ord. No. O-25-52]
A.
Effective January 1, 2026, the rates for water purchased from the Township by consumers shall be as follows:
(1)
Service line of one inch.
(a)
For consumers whose water service line is one inch or smaller and includes 1,000 cubic feet, the quarterly minimum charge will be as follows:
[1]
Calendar year 2026: $35.02.
[2]
Calendar year 2027: $36.07.
[3]
Calendar year 2028: $37.15.
[4]
Calendar year 2029: $38.26.
[5]
Calendar year 2030: $39.40.
[6]
Calendar year 2031: $40.58.
[7]
Calendar year 2032: $41.79.
[8]
Calendar year 2033: $43.04.
[9]
Calendar year 2034: $44.33.
[10]
Calendar year 2035: $45.66.
(b)
Each additional unit of 100 cubic feet of water in excess of 1,00 cubic feet up to 3,300 cubic feet will be charged as follows:
Nonpeak | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
2026 | $3.50 | $4.08 |
2027 | $3.60 | $4.20 |
2028 | $3.70 | $4.32 |
2029 | $3.81 | $4.57 |
2030 | $3.92 | $4.70 |
2031 | $4.03 | $4.84 |
2032 | $4.15 | $5.02 |
2033 | $4.27 | $5.17 |
2034 | $4.39 | $5.32 |
2035 | $4.52 | $5.47 |
(c)
Each addition unit of 100 cubic feet in excess of 3,300 cubic feet will be charged as follows:
Nonpeak | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
2026 | $3.85 | $4.62 |
2027 | $3.96 | $4.75 |
2028 | $4.07 | $4.89 |
2029 | $4.19 | $5.03 |
2030 | $4.31 | $5.18 |
2031 | $4.43 | $5.33 |
2032 | $4.56 | $5.49 |
2033 | $4.69 | $5.64 |
2034 | $4.83 | $5.80 |
2035 | $4.97 | $5.97 |
(2)
Service line greater than one inch.
(a)
For consumers whose line is larger than one inch, each unit of 100 cubic feet will be charged as follows:
Nonpeak | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
2026 | $3.85 | $4.62 |
2027 | $3.96 | $4.75 |
2028 | $4.07 | $4.89 |
2029 | $4.19 | $5.03 |
2030 | $4.31 | $5.18 |
2031 | $4.43 | $5.33 |
2032 | $4.56 | $5.49 |
2033 | $4.69 | $5.64 |
2034 | $4.83 | $5.80 |
2035 | $4.97 | $5.97 |
(b)
Each additional unit of 100 cubic in a calendar month in excess of an average of 13,369 cubic feet per day for that month will be charged as follows:
Nonpeak | Peak | |
|---|---|---|
2026 | $4.15 | $5.00 |
2027 | $4.27 | $5.15 |
2028 | $4.39 | $5.30 |
2029 | $4.52 | $5.45 |
2030 | $4.65 | $5.61 |
2031 | $4.78 | $5.77 |
2032 | $4.92 | $5.94 |
2033 | $5.06 | $6.11 |
2034 | $5.21 | $6.29 |
2035 | $5.36 | $6.47 |
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former § 341-9, Water rates, as amended, and former § 341-9.1, Water rates effective January 1, 2007, added 4-11-2006 by Ord. No. 06-13, which immediately followed this § 341-9.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 1-1-2009.
[3]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 1-1-2011.
[Added 5-4-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-10]
Effective July 1, 2021, all consumers receiving water service from the Township shall pay, in addition to any other applicable charges, an infrastructure charge as follows:
Meter size (inches) | Infrastructure charge per quarter |
|---|---|
5/8 x 3/4 | $25 |
3/4 | $37.50 |
1 | $62.25 |
1.5 | $124.50 |
2 | $199.20 |
3 | $434.26 |
4 | $868.51 |
6 | $1,737.02 |
8 | $2,483.94 |
10 | $4,967 |
A.
If any account for water purchased remains unpaid for the prior calendar year, then at any time after April 30 of the following year, the water service may be forthwith discontinued; provided, however, that 30 days prior to the discontinuance of such service a written notice shall be sent to the user at his or her address. In cases where the user is a tenant, a duplicate of such notice shall be sent to the owner of the property at his or her address as shown on the current records in the office of the Collector of Taxes and Water Rents. Such notice shall notify such user and/or owner of the delinquency and of the proposed discontinuance of the water service in the event the outstanding account is not paid within 30 days after delivery of said notice and that the delinquent amount shall become a lien on the property as provided by law.
[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. 05-70]
B.
Whenever it shall be necessary to discontinue (shut off) water service as herein provided, a fee of $20 shall be charged to the user prior to the turning back on of the water service. Water service will only be turned on after the fee of $20 has been paid and only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be no shutoffs performed Friday through Sunday.
C.
The Collector of Taxes and Water Rents shall administer the provisions of this section.
[Added 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. O-073-09]
A.
Fee established. A connection fee shall be payable to the Township of Montclair for all buildings, structures or premises which are hereafter connected to the Township water supply and distribution system. The purpose of the connection fee is to pay the cost of the physical connection and a fair contribution toward the capital cost of the Township's water system.
B.
Connection fee schedule. Commencing January 1, 2015:
[Amended 12-9-2014 by Ord. No. O-14-050]
(1)
The amount of the connection fee for any building, structure or premises shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Classification Connection | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Existing single-family dwellings served by an individual private well or by an individual septic system | $2,000 | |
New single-family dwellings | $2,000 | |
New single-family dwellings, developer-installed connections | $1,467 | |
Multifamily dwellings, including apartments, townhouses, condominiums, cluster homes and duplexes | $1,267 (per dwelling unit) | |
Low-income dwelling units and facilities providing permanent housing for elderly or handicapped persons and operated by charitable, nonprofit organizations which are tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code | $667 (per dwelling unit) | |
Nursing homes and dormitories | $667 (per bed) | |
Hospitals | $1,667 (per bed) | |
Motels and hotels | $667 (per room) |
(2)
Connection fees for all other business, industrial and public buildings are based on meter size as follows:
Meter Size (inches) | Connection Fee | |
|---|---|---|
5/8 | $1,900 | |
1 | $7,694 | |
1 1/2 | $15,350 | |
2 | $30,469 | |
3 | $60,950 | |
4 | $106,181 | |
6 | $243,281 | |
8 | $570,206 | |
10 | $914,281 | |
Special events | The connection fee for a permanent connection to be used at special events for no more than 12 days per calendar year shall be 10% of the connection fee listed in this schedule. |
C.
Payment. All connection fees shall be due and payable to the Township at such times as a permit is issued for connection to the Township's water supply and distribution system, except that any premises or building for which a water supply permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this article shall be exempt from payment of the connection fees set forth in this section.