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How can I pay my bill?

Many of our customers are now paying their Bill using Online Banking. Customers can also pay their Bill at our Administrative Office at 424 Hurley Drive in Hackettstown or by mailing their payment to HMUA - PO Box 450 - Hackettstown, NJ 07840. There is also a Mail Slot at this location to allow customers to drop off payments after hours. (Please - No Cash)

You can now pay your bill online

Customers now have additional payment options utilizing Paymentus Corporation, a 3rd party automated payment service company. Paymentus will charge a fee for the service and will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Amazon Pay and Electronic Check. Customers can access the service via the internet Pay Online. You will need your six digit HMUA account number (located on your bill), and your Credit Card number or your Checking Account and Routing Number.

GO GREEN !!! You can now receive your bill electronically. The new eBill format view a sample allows us to provide much more information as compared to the existing Postcard mailed Bills. Click here for more information.

Water Service Charges

Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023

Class of UserQuarterly Minimum ChargeGallons UsedCost per 1,000 Gallons Over Minimum
Residential - Single Family $24.51> 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
$1.87
$2.68
$3.85
$5.02
$6.19
Diamond Hill - Single Family #$57.96
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate)
Low Income Senior/Disabled @$18.39> 0 gal
> 10,000 gal
> 30,000 gal
> 60,000 gal
> 90,000 gal
$1.40
$2.68
$3.85
$5.02
$6.19
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled #
$51.84
(includes $33.45 Differential Rate)
All Other - 5/8" Meter$24.51For All Water Use$2.68
All Other - 1" Meter$49.03
All Other - 1 1/2" Meter$98.06
All Other - 2" Meter$147.08
All Other - 3" Meter$196.11
All Other - 4" Meter$294.17
All Other - 6" Meter$490.28
All Other - 8" Meter$588.33
All Other - 10" Meter$784.44
All Other - 12" Meter$980.56
Lawn Sprinkling / IrrigationSame as "All Other" > 0 gal$3.85
> 30,000 gal$5.02
> 60,000 gal$6.19

@ - Eligibility for these reduced rates requires an Annual Qualification Process.

# - The Water Cost Per Customer is $2,521.44. The Water Differential Rate of $33.45 is the Cost Per Customer amount financed for 40 years at 4.375%.

Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.

Sewer Service Charges

Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023

Class of UserQuarterly Base ChargeGallons DischargedCost per 1,000 Gallons
Residential Single Family$70.04N/AN/A
Diamond Hill
Residential Single Family #
$134.93
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate)
N/AN/A
Low Income Senior/Disabled @$52.53N/AN/A
Diamond Hill
Low Income Senior/Disabled @#
$117.42
(includes $64.89
Differential Rate)
N/AN/A
Residential Two Family$132.44N/AN/A
Industrial $145.92> 10,000 gal$4.62
All Other Customers$70.04> 10,000 gal$4.34

@ - Eligibility for these reduced rates requires an Annual Qualification Process.

# - The Sewer Cost Per Customer is $4,931.24. The Sewer Differential Rate of $64.89 is the Cost Per Customer amount financed for 40 years at 4.375%.

Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.

Fire Service Charges

Quarterly Fire Hydrant ChargeQuarterly Fire Line Charge
All Customers$30.00$35.00 / Inch

Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.

Miscellaneous Fees & Charges

Turn-On or Turn Off - This fee is for service provided to Turn-On or Turn-Off of Service. No charge for temporary shut-off of service for repairs.$20.00
Reading and/or Billing - This Fee is for Meter Reading, Final Billing and Account Changes associated with Realty Transfers or Change in Tenant.$20.00
Meter Change Fee - This fee is for customers requesting change to a different size water meter. No charge if meter was manufactured more than 15 years ago.Actual Cost of Meter & Supplies
Check Reprocessing Fee$35.00
Collection Charge - Initiated if personnel are dispatched to collect outstanding account charges.$35.00
Reinstate Service - To reinstate service that has been discontinued due to non-payment of charges.$35.00
Meter Testing Charge (Requested by customer) – If meter tested is found to be accurate, within required limits, the proper fee shall be charged. If the meter is found to be inaccurate, the charge is waived.5/8" Meter$50.00
1" Meter$50.00
1-1/2" Meter$50.00
2" Meter$50.00
Construction Water Service Charges (for construction related water use - A meter deposit is required based upon the size of the meter required)Minimum Per Qtr or portion thereof$75.00
Cost Per 1,000 Gallons over 0$2.68
After Business Hours Service (Requested by Customer)$75.00/hr/Employee (1 hr. min.)

Interest is charged monthly on the unpaid principal balance at the Annual Rate of 18 percent.

New Service & Inspection Fees

The following Fees are related to New Applications for Service and Inspection of New Water and Sewer Utility Construction.

Water Filing Fee$30 per EDU. Minimum of $200, Maximum of $1,000
Water Filing Fee - for 1 Single Family dwelling$40.00
Sewer Filing Fee$30 per EDU. Minimum of $200, Maximum of $1,000
Sewer Filing Fee - for 1 Single Family dwelling$40.00
Application Review Fee (Escrow)$50 per EDU. Minimum of $1,000 or as directed by Authority
Water Connection Fee$5,737.00 per EDU
Sewer Connection Fee$5,515.00 per EDU
Water Service Inspection$50.00
Water Service or Main Re-inspection$50.00
Water Main Inspection$1.50 per foot
Sewer Service Inspection$50.00
Sewer Service or Main Re-inspection$50.00
Sewer Main Inspection$1.50 per foot
Meter Setting FeeCost of Meter and Reading device plus $30.00



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