Freehold water and sewer rates
At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a Freehold house pays about $38 a month for water and about $82 for sewer: about $1,440 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to Freehold houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Pay or manage it
Borough of Freehold Water Department
Borough water rates effective April 1, 2026: quarterly minimum of $41.24 includes 6,000 gallons, then a surcharge per 1,000 gallons.
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $13.75 a month |
| 0 to 2 thousand gallons | $0.00 |
| 2 to 10 thousand gallons | $5.03 |
| 10 to 16.6667 thousand gallons | $5.62 |
| 16.6667 to 33.3333 thousand gallons | $6.17 |
| 33.3333 to more | $7.58 |
Sewer
Borough sewer rates effective April 1, 2026: a Borough minimum of $8.54 and a Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority (MRRSA) minimum of $55.09 per quarter, each with a 6,000 gallon allowance; usage above that is the water rate times 0.340 (Borough) and 2.233 (MRRSA).
How Freehold compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- Freehold$38
- Perth Amboy · 18 mi$69
- Point Pleasant · 17 mi$85
- Eatontown · 12 mi$90
- South River · 14 mi$99
- South Amboy · 16 mi$103
Water only, at each city's typical use; sewer is left out because some cities bill it on the tax bill.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income households: LIHWAP can help with water and sewer arrears. The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. How: Apply at waterassistance.nj.gov or call NJ211.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Within 30 days of bill date | Water and sewer bills are mailed quarterly; payment must be received within 30 days of the bill date to avoid additional charges. |
Sources
Checked October 29, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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