Mahwah Water Rates to Remain Steady in 2013
After a phased-in rate hike that prompted citizen complaints, township officials say there is no need to raise rates this year
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Mahwah water rates are set to remain the same in 2013, township officials said during a budget presentation Wednesday night.
“A few years ago, we adjusted the rates over a two-and-a-half year period,” Business Administrator Brian Campion said. “It is a tiered system based on per gallon water usage, and…it’s a healthy operation. There is no need to increase rates at this time."
The township website describes the 2012 payment rates, which will remain the same in 2013:
The water charge is based on actual usage with $26.90 the minimum charge for 1,000 cubic feet. The usage charge over the 1,000 cubic feet minimum is $3.39 per hundred cubic feet. The usage charge over 35,000 cubic feet is $4.06 per hundred cubic feet.
Summer surcharge May 1st through September 30th. Water meters are read by a radio activated Badger Data Pack System. The Sewer charge is based on actual winter months, which are the third week week of December and the third week of March. The minimum charge is $88.00 for 1,000 cubic feet thereafter $4.73 per hundred cubic feet. Private well use: sewer charge is $182.60. The third quarterly billing period is the start of the new sewer charge for the next four periods.
There is a 15% discount on the minimum water charge for senior citizens and disabled persons.
The phased-in water rake hike instituted in 2009, which was the first one the township saw in over 10 years, created some controversy in the community, NorthJersey.com reported at the time. Some residents called the hike ‘unfair,’ the report said.
Controlling water rates was one of the issues raised in the 2011 mayoral and council election.
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Mike Kupchik
5:08 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Can anybody explain why many other town residents get quarterly bills under $50. Could it be they all have better Administrators?
Andy Schmidt
9:13 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
Maybe not as spread out as Mahwah and already fully developed for a long time so that all neighborhoods have had sewer lines for decades?
Eileen Rite
9:20 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
And of course you'll be able to tell us which of all these other towns are billed less than $50 and how their business administrator is more astute and knowledgeable in this than our Mr. Brian Campion...
Mona Lot
5:16 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Where have you been Danny? Astute? those big words can get you in a lot of hot water
Mike Kupchik
11:33 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Eileen, maybe pay a visit, to see if our Water Dept ever saved any of the Waldwick $29 bills I sent with my near quarter-grand payments, though it would cut into your obviously-needed sarcasm time. Any addiction's tough to beat! Years ago, I paid similar Lodi tabs, but felt time-frame would seem inflation-ridden now. Please, in the future, do some true research before hitting your keyboard.
As for "our" Brian, please accept my share of him as my gift to you: enjoy!
Andy Schmidt
11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Mike, I suppose you have to break down both bills into water vs sewer and the actual meter readings to get to the bottom of whatever the difference is.
My minimal sewer charge is $183 by itself.
Eileen Rite
9:51 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
MoanAh, you sure are one paranoid fellow or maybe Danny is your Rosebud...
Eileen Rite
12:35 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mike, I tried to follow your ramblings on water and the $29 Waldwick bill, but I guess you're just too deep for me to fathom. Also not sure how a simple direct question about where one culls their facts from and does their research is in your view "sarcastic"... and why the animosity for Mr. Campion? Do you have a problem with all professionals?
Mike Kupchik
6:35 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
My issue with Brian is private, and not worthy of anyone who cannot "fathom." I sure do have a problem with any "professional critic," who apparently cannot even add a single positive remark to any postings on this website yet. Please excuse my ramble.
Mike Kupchik
8:31 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Andy, we here recall town's "water use restriction" days, and been used to doing short showers and conserving, but feel town's water and sewer fees are insane, especially for us senoir citizens. We have 3 people here, so simply want an answer on other town billings differences, regardless of whatever sniping I'll endure.
Eileen Rite
11:19 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Mike, you sound like the guy who runs out and buys a truck and then complains about the price of gas. Did you ever think for a second that maybe the amount of your bill is somehow tied to the amount of water you use? If you honestly are three conservative minded senior citizens taking short showers and getting big bills, you obviously have a meter problem and not a Campion problem. If on the other hand your taking 10 minute showers, have underground sprinklers running day in and day out... and a pool, then you're a complete moron!
Mike Kupchik
4:55 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
I've wasted enough time on you, so yes, I've been quite moronic. Have a nice life, but please let me know if you ever post a positive comment back to anybody.
Eileen Rite
1:01 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Hey Mike... could your water problem be due to a pool and not anything to do with the town administrators?
Please Mike, confirm for us that you don't have a pool. I'll take a no answer as a "positive" response.