Diane Branco
Utility Clerk
856-467-0202
Hours:
Monday 8:00am-6:30pm
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Water Quality Reports
2024 Drinking Water Quality Report
Water service rates.
[Amended 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 8-2013; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 4-2020]
The following minimum and excess rates shall be charged for water consumption effective April 1, 2020. The rates are based on one equivalent domestic consumer unit, hereafter known as “EDU.”
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Service Type
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Meter Size in Inches
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Gallons Allowed Per EDU
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2020 Billing Per EDU
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2021 Billing Per EDU
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2022 Billing per EDU
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Residential
|
5/8
|
8,000
|
$77.50
|
$89
|
$98
|
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Residential
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3/4
|
8,000
|
$83
|
$95.50
|
$105
|
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Residential
|
1
|
18,000
|
$195.50
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$224.75
|
$247
|
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Commercial
|
5/8
|
8,000
|
$77.50
|
$89
|
$98
|
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Commercial
|
3/4
|
8,000
|
$83
|
$95.50
|
$105
|
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Commercial
|
1
|
18,000
|
$195.50
|
$224.75
|
$247
|
|
Commercial
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1.5
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24,000
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$269
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$309
|
$340
|
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Commercial
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2
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35,000
|
$339
|
$390
|
$429
|
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Commercial
|
3
|
60,000
|
$535
|
$615
|
$676.50
|
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Commercial
|
4
|
90,000
|
$783
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$900
|
$990
|
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Commercial
|
6
|
200,000
|
$1,536
|
$1,766
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$1,943
|
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Commercial
|
8
|
270,000
|
$2,070
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$2,380.50
|
$2,618.50
|
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Church
|
5/8
|
15,000
|
$50
|
$57.50
|
$63.25
|
|
Church
|
3/4
|
15,000
|
$50
|
$57.50
|
$63.25
|
|
Church
|
1
|
15,000
|
$50
|
$57.50
|
$63.25
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All water used in excess of the minimum allowed per quarter shall be billed at the following rates. Please note: Excess water usage is calculated per 1,000 gallons
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Total Gallons From:
|
Total Gallons To:
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2020
|
2021
|
2022
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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First Excess
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8,001
|
29,999
|
$4
|
$4.60
|
$5
|
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Second Excess
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30,000
|
49,999
|
$4.25
|
$4.90
|
$5.40
|
|
Third Excess
|
50,000
|
59,999
|
$4.75
|
$5.50
|
$6
|
|
Fourth Excess
|
60,000
|
69,999
|
$5
|
$5.75
|
$6.25
|
|
Fifth Excess
|
70,000
|
99,999
|
$5.30
|
$6.10
|
$6.75
|
|
Sixth Excess
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100,000
|
499,999
|
$6.30
|
$7.25
|
$8
|
|
Seventh Excess
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500,000
|
No limit
|
$7.35
|
$8.45
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$9.30
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The above charges shall apply to each unit for which water service is provided by the Borough. For the purposes of this section, “unit” is defined and shall be considered as a single-family dwelling or single, separate dwelling space, such as 1/2 of a double house, an apartment or each separate dwelling in a multiple dwelling. A “unit” shall also mean each business place or establishment where water is used from a spigot or other connection, whether or not such business or establishment is connected with a dwelling space.
The following rates and charges are hereby fixed and shall be paid for use of the sanitary sewer in the Borough of Swedesboro in accordance with the following schedule of classifications and rates. The rates and charges established herein are annual rates and charges that shall be billed on a quarterly basis and shall be due and payable on the first day of January, April, July and October. Furthermore, the rates and charges established herein are effective beginning April 1, 2020, and for each year thereafter as follows:
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Classification
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Type
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2020 Rate
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2021 Rate
|
2022 Rate
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Class A
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Residence (private homes)
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$575
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$660
|
$760
|
|
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Class B
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Residence (private homes) with 1 apartment
|
$1,150
|
$1,320
|
$1,520
|
|
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Class C
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Apartment houses, per apartment
|
$575
|
$660
|
$760
|
|
|
Class D
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Public garages
|
$630
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$720
|
$830
|
|
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Plus for each washing rack
|
$550
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$630
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$725
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Class E
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Stores or offices, for each store or office
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$630
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$720
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$830
|
|
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Class F
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Saloons
|
$820
|
$940
|
$1,080
|
|
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Class G
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Soda fountains, restaurants, banks and diners
|
$722
|
$830
|
$955
|
|
|
Class H
|
Rooming houses and hotels
|
$630
|
$720
|
$830
|
|
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Plus per bedroom
|
$250
|
$290
|
$330
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Class I
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Schools, public, private or parochial, per classroom
|
$200
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$230
|
$265
|
|
|
Class J
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Warehouses (storage purposes only)
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$630
|
$720
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$830
|
|
|
Class K
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Air conditioners, wherever air conditioners use water for cooling purposes and the water is discharged into the sanitary sewer, per to unit. If more or less than a ton, pro rata
|
$515
|
$590
|
$680
|
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|
Class L
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Laundromats and self-service car washes (consisting of no more than 4 bays and having no public garage)
|
$860
|
$990
|
$1,140
|
|
|
Class M
|
Churches
|
$275
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$315
|
$360
|
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Class N
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Special rates:
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(1)
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Any classification of use not specifically provided for under Classes A through M shall be billed on the basis of water consumed in the previous billing period.
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(2)
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The consumption of 50,000 gallons or any fraction thereof shall be considered the equivalent of 1 sewer unit. Billing shall then be calculated on the number of equivalent sewer units so determined, multiplied by the rate of:
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$575
|
$660
|
$760
|
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(3)
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Actual water consumption shall be adjusted accordingly to reflect any usage which can be proven to have been recycled and not discharged into the sewer system based upon readings of any recording devices installed by the consumer at his own expense.
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(4)
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Water meters and other recording devices of Class N customers shall be read quarterly and billings rendered thereon.
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(5)
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Class N customers are responsible for the proper operation of their water meters and other recording devices, and should notify the Borough immediately in the event of any malfunction. If any meter or device fails to register or registers improperly, the customer shall be charged an amount based upon consumption shown by previous readings figured pro rata to the time when the equipment is ascertained to be working properly.
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