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Public Works / Water & Sewer

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1. When can I sprinkle my lawn?

There are guidelines to follow for the North and the South area of Montville. For our guidelines and our sprinkling schedule visit the Sprinklers page.

2. How do I landscape for water conservation?

Xeriscaping is landscaping for water conservation. The greatest waste of water in New Jersey is watering grass. Most of us do not need as much grass as we have. Less grass means less work, and conserves more water. For additional information view the Conservation Landscaping page.

3. What types of landscaping plants are drought resistant?

For a list of trees, evergreens, and shrubs view page 29 of the Choose Plants That Are Native to the Area (PDF).

4. What is Xeriscaping?

Xeriscaping is landscaping for water conservation. The greatest waste of water in New Jersey is watering grass. Most of us do not need as much grass as we have. Less grass means less work, and conserves more water. For additional details view the Conservation Landscaping page.

5. Who do I contact for billing questions?

For contact information view the Water and Sewer page.

6. How much does it cost to connect to public water or sewer?

For connection fees for both public water and sewer in Montville, view the rates and payment page.

7. How do I pay my water or sewer bill?

There are multiple ways you can pay your water and sewer bill, in-person, 24-hour drop-off box, by mail, and online. For additional details please view the rates and payment page.

8. Am I entitled to discounts?

Find out if you qualify for a water and sewer discount on the rates and payment page.

9. Where does Montville Township get water?

Over 90% of Montville's drinking water supply originates from the crystal-clear Towaco Valley Aquifer. For additional information view the drinking water page.

10. Are we in a drought?

A drought is a long period of time without precipitation, to see our current drought condition resource on the drought page.

11. How do I report water violations?

If you need to report a water violation contact Sara Heddy.

12. What can I do to conserve water?

Test your water conservation knowledge by reading through our facts and tips on the conservation and education page.

13. What is Every Drop Counts?

EVERY DROP COUNTS is a water conservation education program that encourages students, teachers, families, and residents to conserve water. To learn more view the Every Drop Counts page.

14. How do I read my water meter?

our water meter can be a useful tool in the effort to increase water efficiency in your home. To learn how to read your meter view our water meter page.

15. How do I fill my pool?

For a list of pool guidelines and regulations you need to follow to assist with water conservation, view the Pools page.

16. I am selling my home, how do I get my final bill?

If you are selling your home, you will need to provide some information to the Montville Water and Sewer Department three days in advance of the sale and the final bill will be provided to your attorney. For additional details view the final bill page.

17. I am purchasing a home, how do I arrange for service?

If you are purchasing a home that has our service, please provide the Montville Water and Sewer Department with the some information three days in advance of the closing. For a list of information we need please view the arrange for service page.

18. How can I safely dispose of household items that may be harmful to the environment?

To learn how to get rid of your harmful household waste properly visit our waste water page.