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The health and wellness of our customers, vendors and employees is of great importance to us.   We want to share with you that we are being extra vigilant amid peak flu season and the growing concerns around the COVID-19.

While our facility is cleaned and sanitized by a professional cleaning service, we are taking extra precautions at all of our facilities in an effort to keep our staff and visitors safe and healthy.  We’ve increased cleaning protocols relating to high touch areas such as doorknobs, handrails, keyboards and equipment.

Our staff will be seen wearing gloves both out in the field and while assisting customers in our office.  And while we’re taking all of the precautions we can inside of our facilities and while working in the field amongst the public, we’re asking our customers and guests to do the same.  Regular hand washing is particularly important as we navigate this time.

We also encourage our customers to take advantage of our online and phone payment methods, or use our night drop box, rather than to visit our office to make payments in person.  Although we do enjoy greeting our customers in person at the office, the health and well being of our entire community is our top priority at the moment.

You can pay your bill online using e-check or any major credit or debit card by following the link on our home page www.mpwc.com  To pay your bill online, select the “Pay Your Bill” button on our home page. You will need your account PIN number, located on your billing statement. If you do not have a copy of your bill handy, you can obtain your PIN number by contacting the Customer Support Center at 856-663-0043. Please have your account number ready when calling for your PIN.

You may also pay by phone by dialing 1-844-611-4016 ~or~ by calling our main number 1-856-663-0043 and selecting Option 6.

Feel free to always leave payments in our drop box. The mail slot is located on the side of our building near the front entrance. Please be sure that your payment is in a sealed envelope with your statement stub or your property address and account number clearly noted.

For more information about COVID-19, along with health and safety tips and protocol, and for the most up to date information, please visit this link:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

If you have not already, please submit your enrollment form for your 2020 discount!    Please note that even if received a discount for 2019, you must apply EACH year to continue receiving your discount.  Stop by our Administrative Headquarters on Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken to pick up an application.  You may also print a copy of the enrollment form by visiting our website at www.mpwc.com.  Our Customer Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form. Your enrollment form requires your block and lot number so please bring along a copy of your tax bill.

Remember to submit your enrollment form for your 2020 discount!    Please note that even if received a discount for 2019, you must apply EACH year to continue receiving your discount.  Stop by our Administrative Headquarters on Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken to pick up an application.  You may also print a copy of the enrollment form by visiting our website at www.mpwc.com.  Our Customer Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form. Your enrollment form requires your block and lot number so please bring along a copy of your tax bill.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purposes of taking testimony and public comment on the below proposed increase in both Connection Fees and General Rates for Water

Fees and Fees and Penalties charged by the Commission. The Hearing will commence at 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 immediately prior to the Regular Monthly meeting of the Commission as noticed in its annual meeting advertisement.  The hearing and meeting will be held at the Administrative Headquarters of the MPWC located at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ, 08110. The proposed increases are as follows:

 

Connection Fee Rate Adjustment                           Current                      Proposed

Residential Connection Fee (per EDU)                      $1,979.00                    $1,952.00

Commercial Connection Fee (per 1,000 gallons/yr.) $     35.98                    $     34.55

 

Water Rate Adjustment- The proposed changes:

 

Quarterly Charges	Current Billing Rates	New Rates
4″ Fire Service	$400.00	$400.00
6″ Fire Service	$715.00	$715.00
8″ Fire Service	$1,100.00	$1,100.00
10″ Fire Service	$1,500.00	$1,500.00
5-23 blocks (per block)	$2.30	$2.40
23-50 blocks (per block)	$3.05	$3.15
Over 50 blocks (per block)	$3.85	$3.95
hydrant water usage	$3.85	$3.95
5/8″ meter	$24.75	$24.75
Qualified Senior (5/8″ meter)	$24.75	$24.75
Qualified Senior discount	$13.75	$13.75
3/4″ meter	$35.25	$35.25
1″ meter	$56.25	$56.25
1 1/2″ meter	$111.75	$111.75
2″ meter	$167.75	$167.75
4″ meter	$570.00	$570.00
6″ meter	$1,038.00	$1,038.00
8″ meter	$1,322.00	$1,322.00
Public Fire Hydrant	$97.50	$97.50
Hydrant meter rental	$600.00	$600.00
Other Charges
Meter Test	$40.00	$40.00
Returned Check	$25.00	$25.00
Searches	$25.00	$25.00
Turn on/off – working hours	$60.00	$60.00
Service call – after hours	$75.00	$75.00
Service call – holiday	$100.00	$100.00
Qualified senior service call	$30.00	$30.00
Inspection service	$150.00	$150.00
Overtime rate for service / construction	$40.00	$40.00
Hourly rate for backhoe	$75.00	$75.00
Hourly rate for dumptruck	$35.00	$35.00
New construction meter cost	Cost of meter	Cost of meter
Costs to file a property lien	Costs incurred or expended	Costs incurred or expended
1″ tapping fee *	$200.00	$200.00
2″ tapping fee *	$400.00	$400.00
4′ tapping fee *	$2,355.00	$2,355.00
6″ tapping fee *	$2,630.00	$2,630.00
8″ tapping fee *	$3,246.00	$3,246.00
10″ tapping fee *	$5,500.00	$5,500.00
Residential connection	$1,979.00	$1,952.00
Commercial connection (per 1000 gallons)	$35.98	$34.55
*  tapping fees may incur additional contracted costs
Linear foot fee:
6″ per linear foot	$90.00	$90.00
8″ per linear foot	$100.00	$100.00
12″ per linear foot	$110.00	$110.00
Missing / frozen meter
5/8″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
3/4″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
1″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
1 1/2″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
2″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
Violations
Bypass lines	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
illegal use of hydrants	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
Other violations of Commission Rules, 1st offense	$50.00	$50.00
Rule violation, 2nd offense	$250.00	$250.00
Rule violation, 3rd offense	$500.00	$500.00
Rule violation, 4th offense	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
Rule violation, 5th offense	$2,000.00	$2,000.00
Rule violation, 6th offense	$3,000.00	$3,000.00

 

 

 

By Order Of The

Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission

DATED: November 14, 2019

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purposes of taking testimony and public comment on the below proposed increase in both Connection Fees and General Rates for Water

Fees and Fees and Penalties charged by the Commission. The Hearing will commence at 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 immediately prior to the Regular Monthly meeting of the Commission as noticed in its annual meeting advertisement.  The hearing and meeting will be held at the Administrative Headquarters of the MPWC located at 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ, 08110. The proposed increases are as follows:

 

Connection Fee Rate Adjustment                           Current                      Proposed

Residential Connection Fee (per EDU)                            $1,979.00                    $1,952.00

Commercial Connection Fee (per 1,000 gallons/yr.)    $     35.98                    $     34.55

 

Water Rate Adjustment- The proposed changes:

 

Quarterly Charges	Current Billing Rates	New Rates
4″ Fire Service	$400.00	$400.00
6″ Fire Service	$715.00	$715.00
8″ Fire Service	$1,100.00	$1,100.00
10″ Fire Service	$1,500.00	$1,500.00
5-23 blocks (per block)	$2.30	$2.40
23-50 blocks (per block)	$3.05	$3.15
Over 50 blocks (per block)	$3.85	$3.95
hydrant water usage	$3.85	$3.95
5/8″ meter	$24.75	$24.75
Qualified Senior (5/8″ meter)	$24.75	$24.75
Qualified Senior discount	$13.75	$13.75
3/4″ meter	$35.25	$35.25
1″ meter	$56.25	$56.25
1 1/2″ meter	$111.75	$111.75
2″ meter	$167.75	$167.75
4″ meter	$570.00	$570.00
6″ meter	$1,038.00	$1,038.00
8″ meter	$1,322.00	$1,322.00
Public Fire Hydrant	$97.50	$97.50
Hydrant meter rental	$600.00	$600.00
Other Charges
Meter Test	$40.00	$40.00
Returned Check	$25.00	$25.00
Searches	$25.00	$25.00
Turn on/off – working hours	$60.00	$60.00
Service call – after hours	$75.00	$75.00
Service call – holiday	$100.00	$100.00
Qualified senior service call	$30.00	$30.00
Inspection service	$150.00	$150.00
Overtime rate for service / construction	$40.00	$40.00
Hourly rate for backhoe	$75.00	$75.00
Hourly rate for dumptruck	$35.00	$35.00
New construction meter cost	Cost of meter	Cost of meter
Costs to file a property lien	Costs incurred or expended	Costs incurred or expended
1″ tapping fee *	$200.00	$200.00
2″ tapping fee *	$400.00	$400.00
4′ tapping fee *	$2,355.00	$2,355.00
6″ tapping fee *	$2,630.00	$2,630.00
8″ tapping fee *	$3,246.00	$3,246.00
10″ tapping fee *	$5,500.00	$5,500.00
Residential connection	$1,979.00	$1,952.00
Commercial connection (per 1000 gallons)	$35.98	$34.55
*  tapping fees may incur additional contracted costs
Linear foot fee:
6″ per linear foot	$90.00	$90.00
8″ per linear foot	$100.00	$100.00
12″ per linear foot	$110.00	$110.00
Missing / frozen meter
5/8″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
3/4″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
1″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
1 1/2″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
2″	Cost of meter plus installation	Cost of meter plus installation
Violations
Bypass lines	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
illegal use of hydrants	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
Other violations of Commission Rules, 1st offense	$50.00	$50.00
Rule violation, 2nd offense	$250.00	$250.00
Rule violation, 3rd offense	$500.00	$500.00
Rule violation, 4th offense	$1,000.00	$1,000.00
Rule violation, 5th offense	$2,000.00	$2,000.00
Rule violation, 6th offense	$3,000.00	$3,000.00

 

 

 

By Order Of The

Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission

DATED: November 14, 2019

Please take notice that the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 20196 at 4:00 PM at the Administrative Headquarters in the Public Meeting Room, 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 for the purpose of strategic planning, asset management, and any other business that may arise and need to be addressed.

By Order Of The  Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission

DATED: September 19, 2019

Please take notice that the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 20196 at 4:00 PM at the Administrative Headquarters in the Public Meeting Room, 6751 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 for the purpose of strategic planning, asset management, and any other business that may arise and need to be addressed.

By Order Of The  Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission

DATED: September 19, 2019

The MPWC is currently receiving applications for the position of Field Service Technician (FST).   FSTs are expected to perform operational functions across all field disciplines for the MPWC.  This includes, but is not limited to: meter reading, meter replacement, water treatment plant inspection/maintenance, underground distribution system repair, plant operations and related administrative duties, effective oral and written communications skills in English. Effective communications in Spanish preferred but not required.

Interested candidates should submit both a completed MPWC Employment Application and a current resume.  Applications will be accepted via mail, email, fax or personal delivery to:

Carol Feriozzi
6751 Westfield Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
cferiozzi@mpwc.com
fax: 856-486-7417

MPWC Employment Application

The MPWC will close at 3:00 PM on Fridays through Labor Day. 

We will remain open for regular business hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM    

Payments can be made by selecting the “Access Online Bill Pay” button on our home page.  You may also pay by calling our automated system at 1-844-611-4016.  Payments can also be left in the dropbox to the right of the door at our Westfield Avenue headquarters.

 If you have a water emergency, please dial call our 24-hour emergency numberr 856-663-0044

NOTICE OF CONNECTION FEE HEARING

Please take notice that the regularly scheduled and advertised meeting of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission for Thursday, November 8, 2018 will include a public hearing regarding the annual rate for connection fees. The agenda will also include the regular business of the MPWC, payment of bills, updates on MPWC projects and other matters that may arise and need attention. The proposed adjustments are as follows:

Connection Fee Rates

Rate/Fee                                             Current                      Proposed

Residential Connection Fee                $1,904.00                    $1,979.00

Commercial Connection Fee              $     32.70                    $     35.98

(Per 1,000 gallons/annual)