Sewer FAQ

Sewer Division FAQ's

What are those colored flags and paint marks that utility companies put on the area in front of my house?

All utility companies in New Jersey are required to mark any underground lines they have in an area of future excavation. It means someone plans to dig in the area in the next few days. The colors reflect different utility lines as follows:

	Electric
	Gas-oil-stream
	Communication CATV
	Water
	Sewer
	Temporary Survey Markings
	Proposed Excavation

How much water am I wasting if I have a leak?

If you have a leak, a great amount of water is being wasted and it can become very expensive. Based on the size of the leak, the amount of water wasted is as follows:

Water costs money… Don’t waste it!			Waste per quarter at 60 psi water pressure
Water costs money… Don’t waste it!			Diameter of stream		Gallons	Cubic Feet	Cubic Meters
A dripping faucet or fixture can waste 3 gallons a day… a total of 1,095 gallons a year.				1/4"	1,181,500	158,000	4,475
	U.S. Equivalent	Metric Equivalent		3/16"	666,000	89,031	2,521
Fluid Oz.	8 fl. drams (1.804 cu. inches)	29.573 milliliters		1/8"	296,000	39,400	1,115
Pint	16 fl. oz. (28.875 cu. inches)	0.473 liter		1/16"	74,000	9,850	280
Quart	2 pints (57.75 cu. inches)	0.946 liter		A continuous leak from a hole this size would, over a three month period, waste water in the amounts shown above.
Gallon	4 quarts (231 cu. inches)	3.785 liters

Does my property have water & sewer connections available?

Contact the Water & Sewer Operations and tell them your block, lot, and street address. Once that information is given, we will be able to tell you if there is water & sewer connections on your property.

Why is my toilet constantly running?

This is not a problem with the toilet itself. This is a problem with the floats. This can be corrected by a plumber or the homeowner.

I think I have a problem with my sewer line. Can the township inspect it?

Where sewer line cleanouts are provided, utilities staff may be able to inspect the line with our camera equipment.

Can I lower my Sewer bill?

Residential properties are billed a flat fee. It is not based on water usage. However, commercial property is based on water usage, and a reduction in water usage will result in a lower sewer bill.

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