Water Utility Division

ATTENTION

Emergency Water Ban on all Outdoor Water Use:

At the Council Meeting on August 15, 2024, the Borough Council enacted an Emergency Outdoor Water Ban effective immediately through Resolution #24-164. The Ban will run from August 15, 2024 through September 15, 2024, and impacts all residents who use water supplied by the Florham Park Water Utility. Residents served by SEMCMUA or NJ American are not included in the ban.

The Ban extends to all outdoor water use, including but not limited to, the filling of pools, watering of lawns and plants, and the washing of cars. Sprinkler systems must be shut off until September 15, 2024.

The Outdoor Water Use Ban will be enforced by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and/or the Florham Park Police Department. Warnings will be issued until August 25, 2024. On August 26, 2024, all enforcement officials will issue fines for each day in which a violation occurs. The fine for the first violation shall be for $250. The second violation shall result in a fine of $500. Each subsequent violation shall increase by $250 until a maximum per violation fine of $2000 is reached.

The Borough appreciates the immediate and complete cooperation of all residents in preservation of our resources.

Florham Park Water Utility

The Florham Park Water Utility is responsible for pumping and conveying drinking water for system users. The Borough owns, operates, maintains and repairs a potable water supply, storage and distribution system providing water to many residents, business and large commercial facilities within the Borough’s 7.6 square mile borders. The Borough's water supply system begins with 4 wells drawing from the Buried Valley Aquifer. The Borough has two water storage tanks that have a combined total storage of 1,250,000 gallons of water. Along with this, there are approximately 48 miles of water distribution piping, 485 Fire hydrants, 1250 water valves and 7 interconnections with other water purveyors. The Borough is also responsible for the installation, maintenance, and reading of 3,470 meter accounts.  The Florham Park Water Utility is responsible for the portion of the service line from the main to the curb box. Residents own and are responsible for the portion of the service line from the curb box to the home. Water meters are owned by the Borough of Florham Park.

The Florham Park Water Utility complies with NJDEP requirements and regulations. Click here for the Annual Water System Certification - WQAA. You can find more information about our Lead Service Line Inventory here and our Consumer Confidence Report here.

The Florham Park Water Utility can be called to assist with: 

  • Meter changes
  • Water service on/off
  • Service line cut/reconnection inspections
  • Service line material identification

All scheduling is done by calling (973) 520-1980 or emailing diannelli@fpboro.net. 


Meter Changes

Water meters are the property of the Borough of Florham Park. If you receive a letter regarding a meter change, you must call to schedule an appointment. If subsequent letters are ignored, failure to replace water meter fees may apply. 


Water service on/off

  • Call for curb box inspection 1 month in advance of desired shutoff 
  • Once curb box has been inspected, then water on/off can be scheduled (fees apply according to current ordinance)
  • Water on/off must be scheduled during regular Water Utility hours or additional fees may apply


Preparing a building for demolition

When preparing a building for demolition, the water service lateral must be capped on the property owner's side of the curb box. The capping must be inspected by the Florham Park Water Utility.

                    

  • Water Disconnect Process
    •   Call for curb box inspection 1 month in advance of desired shut off
      • Once curb box has been inspected, then water on/off can be scheduled
      • Schedule service line capping inspection a minimum of 48 hours in advance
        • When calling to schedule an inspection, you must be prepared with:
          • Date and time of inspection 
          • Name and contact information of the contractor
          • Name and contact information of the property owner
          • Whether or not you will be using temporary water
        • You must also schedule the meter removal and the final reading
        • Contractors are responsible for disconnecting the line, the Water Utility will inspect the cut.

      In most cases, re-connection invoices will be sent within 3 business days of the inspection. The invoice is your proof of successfully capping. The reconnection fee must be paid prior to the issuance of permits. 

            If you are altering the use of an existing space, expanding an existing space, or building a new commercial facility, please complete this application and submit with all necessary attachments and fees.


Temporary Hydrant Use

Public Fire Hydrants in the Borough of Florham Park may only be used by the Water Utility or emergency services without a permit from the Borough of Florham Park. To apply for a Temporary Hydrant Use permit, please complete this form.


Odd/even water restrictions

Outside water usage on alternate days allowing outside water usage by persons or businesses having even house or box numbers on even days and those having odd house or box numbers on odd days, with outside water usage being completely banned and prohibited on the 31st day of any month.