Town Hall, 1st Floor
Monday thru Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: (973) 284-4962
Email: waterbilling@nutleynj.org
How to Read Your Bill • Final Meter Readings • Water and Sewer Rates
High Bill? Check for Leaks
Water and Sewer Bills and Payment Options
Meter Reading and Billing Schedule
Starting with the 2nd Quarter 2025, all residential and commercial accounts in town will follow the same quarterly billing schedule. Additionally, all water meters are now read monthly to ensure accurate usage tracking. Previously, the township used six different billing cycles. This change to a unified quarterly schedule creates consistency, simplifies operations, and enhances customer service.
- Residential and Commercial Accounts: Billed quarterly (every 3 months)
- High-Usage Accounts: Billed monthly, based on monthly readings
Billing Schedule for All Residential and Commercial Accounts
Effective 2nd Quarter 2025
| Billing Date | Due Date | Covers Usage During |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 * | June 20, 2025 | February, March, April |
| August 20, 2025 | September 20, 2025 | May, June and July |
| November 20, 2025 | December 20, 2025 | August, September, October |
| February 20, 2026 | March 20, 2025 | November, December, January |
* Due to the billing consolidation, 2 of the 6 cycles are only billed for March and April
INTEREST ON UNPAID BILLS
All unpaid bills shall draw an interest at the rate of 8% per annum after 30 days.E-BILLS
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AUTO PAY
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
Bills can be paid in person at Town Hall, dropped in the after hours drop box at the side entrance of Town Hall, mailed or submitted online.
and include your account number in the memo field.
- In Person: Cashier's Office is open Monday thru Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
- Drop Box: Payments may be dropped in the payment box in the side entrance (Oval / football field side) of Town Hall after hours. Please remember, it is never a good idea to leave cash in the drop box. The Township of Nutley is not responsible for cash payments deposited into the drop box.
- Online: Visit Online Payments to learn more about paying your bills online.
- Mail: Please submit payment and stub and mail to:
Nutley Water and Sewer Department
1 Kennedy Drive
Nutley, New Jersey 07110
Leak Adjustments
- The Township will not extend any bill adjustments for excess water use resulting from non-water meter incidents such as:
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How to Read Your Bill
Your bill is designed to provide the information you need to know about your account. To better understand your bill, view our Bill Explanation.
Final Meter Readings
Final meter readings are required if you are selling your home or if a tenant is moving out. Please contact our office at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a final water meter reading.
Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The meter reader read the water meter remotely and no one needs to be at the property. Requests may also be emailed or submitted online.
The account will be changed to the new owner's or tenant's name on the closing date.
Water and Sewer Rates
The Nutley Water and Sewer Utility is a division within the Department of Public Works and operates solely on revenues received for the services rendered. This means tax dollars are not necessary for this utility to function under normal conditions.
Board of Commissioners is as follows:
Sewer Rates - Ordinance 3581 - Effective May 26, 2025
Water Rates - Ordinance 3552 - Effective July 1, 2024
Sewer Rates
As of July 1, 2024, the cost of the sewer system was removed from the tax bill and each property owner will receive in their water bill a separate charge for sewage usage.
The sewer charge will be issued quarterly and be based on actual water supplied to the property determined by meter readings (water in—water out). Where meter readings cannot determine water usage, the charge will be estimated using industry-standard engineering methods. The rates have been calculated to ensure fairness.
Sewer Rate and Fee Schedule
Effective May 26, 2025
Distribution System Improvement Charge | Base Sewer Charge (First 500 cu. ft) | Usage Sewer Charge (Each Additional 100 cu. ft.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Tier 1 | $5.76 | $30.00 | $5.30 |
| Residential - Tier 2 | $7.88 | $45.00 | $9.00 |
| Residential - Tier 3 | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Commercial | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Government - Municipal | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Government - County | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Government - State | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Government - Federal | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Schools Public (Township) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Schools Private | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Industrial | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
| Non-Profit | $5.76 | $30.00 | $5.30 |
| Medical | $10.00 | $55.00 | $10.50 |
** NEW ** Residential Tier 1 - 3rd Quarter Sewer Bill Averaging
We understand that many residents are concerned about being charged sewer fees for water that does not enter the sanitary sewer system, such as water used for lawn sprinklers, gardening, or filling swimming pools during the summer.
In response to this concern, the Township has amended its sewer ordinance to establish a fairer approach to calculating third-quarter sewer charges, when outdoor water use is typically at its peak. Beginning this year, the third-quarter sewer charge will be based on the average water consumption from the previous four quarters. This new method reflects your typical indoor water use, helping to ensure that sewer charges more accurately match the amount of water entering the sewer system.
We appreciate the community’s input on this issue and remain committed to fair and transparent utility billing practices.
If you have questions or need assistance understanding how this change affects your bill, please contact the Water & Sewer Department.
Water Rates
WATER CONSUMPTION
- $22.97 minimum charge per billing period for any part of the first 500 cubic feet (ft3).
- $45.94 per 1,000 cubic feet (ft3) per billing period.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE
A monthly maintenance fee shall be levied according to the schedule set forth below.
As consideration for levying of such maintenance fee, the Township will assume full cost for the maintenance and repair of the water supply line from the water main to and including curb stop and the water meter without any additional cost to the consumer for maintenance and repair.
Maintenance fee for private supply lines and fire lines shall only apply to the water meter and not the repair of the private mains, supply or fire lines.
Monthly Maintenance Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2024
Meter Size | Monthly Maintenance Fee | Private Mains/Supply/Fire Meter Only |
|---|---|---|
5/8" | $3.50 | $2.00 |
3/4" | $5.00 | $3.50 |
1" | $7.00 | $4.25 |
1 1/2" | $14.00 | $8.25 |
2" | $21.00 | $12.50 |
3" | $24.00 | $15.00 |
4" | $55.00 | $31.00 |
6" | $70.00 | $41.00 |
FIRE LINES
The following annual rates are hereby established for fire lines/sprinkler connections to the water system installed for the use of private persons, firms, corporations or other entities.
Supply Pipe Size | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
up to 1" | $115.00 |
1 1/2 | $175.00 |
2" | $300.00 |
3" | $575.00 |
4" | $850.00 |
6" | $1,350.00 |
The foregoing charges are made for the privilege of making and having such connections with the Township Water Distribution System and shall be paid by the owner.
Additional Information:
- Water Rates - Effective January 2019
- Water Rates - Effective April 2013
- Water Rates - Effective April 2007
