The Town's surface water supply is the Morris Lake reservoir located in Sparta Township. This has been Newton's water source since the early 1900's. Water Department personnel operate and maintain the water system, performing quarterly water meter readings, and inspecting all fire hydrants semi-annually. Water division employees are also in the process of changing all meters to the outside reader model. This project will be accomplished over a period of between eight and ten years.
The wastewater treatment plant with a capacity to treat 1.4 million gallons per day, processes an average of .910 million gallons of wastewater flow each day. Plant personnel are responsible for operating four sewer pump stations and over 20 miles of sewer collection lines. It is important to note that the Newton Water and Sewer Utility operates on a self-sustaining basis without the use of tax dollars.
The new water filtration plant in Morris Lake began operations in October 2004. In 2006, 1.0056 MDG were processed through the plant. Newton also met the lead and copper limits for 2006.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Contact Information
The Water and Sewer Personnel are located at the end of Townsend Street at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
During regular business hours contact (973) 383-2090. After hours, weekends and holidays for emergencies contact the Newton Police Department at (973) 383-2525.
Department Officials
Superintendent
William Grennille
Water Foreman
William Wagner
Water and Sewer Collector
Sandy Yurga
Additional Information
For the convenience of our customers, a drop box is located by the front door of the municipal building.
Documents or Forms
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Official Web Site for the Town of Newton, Sussex County NJ
