South River water and sewer rates
At typical use (9 units, about 6,700 gallons a month), a South River house pays about $99 a month for water: about $1,180 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to South River houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Borough of South River water utility
Effective April 1, 2025: minimum charge $96.46 a quarter, covering the first 1,000 cubic feet; then $117.41, $128.70, $141.72 and $155.85 per 1,000 cubic feet in higher blocks. A 5% surcharge applies to readings in July, August and September.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $32.15 a month |
| 0 to 3.3333 units | $0.00 |
| 3.3333 to 13.3333 units | $11.74 |
| 13.3333 to 26.6667 units | $12.87 |
| 26.6667 to 40 units | $14.17 |
| 40 to more | $15.59 |
Sewer
No separate sewer charge appears in the borough's water fee ordinance. The borough's 2026 budget lists a Sewer Department and a County Sewerage Authority Contract.
How South River compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- Perth Amboy · 8 mi$69
- South River$99
- Middlesex · 11 mi$101
- Bound Brook · 12 mi$101
- North Plainfield · 13 mi$101
- South Amboy · 6 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
- Seniors: discount of up to $10 a quarter. The water fee schedule lists a senior citizen discount not to exceed $10.00 for each quarterly tax bill. How: See the borough water fee ordinance.
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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