Water service in Essex County may be provided by the county water authority, individual municipal water departments, or rural water districts, depending on where a property is located. There are 10 Water Departments locations in Essex County, New Jersey.
Property owners in Essex County who are connecting a new building to public water or requesting a new meter installation should contact the applicable water department well in advance, as permit review, inspection scheduling, and tap fee collection may take several weeks before service can begin.
List of Essex County, New Jersey Water Departments
Belleville Water Department
East Orange Water Department
Caldwell Water Department
Livingston Water Department
Nutley Water Department
Montclair Water Department
Newark Water Department
West Caldwell Water Department
Verona Water Department
Short Hills Water Department
Residents of Essex County who rely on private wells rather than a public water system should contact the county health department for information about voluntary testing programs. The county water department can advise on whether extending public water service to a private-well property is feasible in your area.
You may also find Water Departments locations in neighboring counties including Hudson, Essex, Morris.