A 1026 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes uniform rates for water and sewer services for residential use based exclusively on metered consumption.

This bill requires New Jersey sewerage authorities to set uniform residential water and sewer rates based exclusively on metered water consumption, rather than factors like property size, number of fixtures, or occupants. It mandates tiered rates where higher water usage leads to higher charges, and exempts outdoor water use (billed separately) from sewer disposal fees. The policy directly affects residential homeowners who pay for sewer and water services through local authorities. This change eliminates non-metered rate components for homes while maintaining commercial rate flexibility.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Wayne DeAngelo
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