What is a WSIC and how does it affect my water bill?

A WSIC is a charge to recover costs for wastewater infrastructure projects; if approved, it may increase wastewater-related charges on customer bills.

Who filed this petition and when was it filed?

New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. filed the petition on March 27, 2026 with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

What kinds of projects would the WSIC pay for?

Projects include replacing or rehabilitating wastewater mains, laterals, manholes, force mains, and relining work.

May 10, 2026 Public Hearing: Trenton, NJ

New Jersey-American Water filed for approval to add a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to customer bills to fund accelerated repair and replacement of critical wastewater infrastructure; the Board of Public Utilities will hold public hearings on the petition.

May 10, 2026Public HearingTrenton

New Jersey-American Water filed for permission to create a Wastewater System Improvement Charge to recover costs for accelerated wastewater system repairs and replacements. The Board of Public Utilities will hold public hearings where customers can learn about proposed projects and rate impacts.

May 10, 2026Public HearingStatewide

New Jersey-American Water filed for a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to fund accelerated wastewater system repairs and seeks Board approval; virtual public hearings are set for June 1, 2026 for customer comment on proposed monthly surcharges by meter size.

May 7, 2026Public HearingCamden

New Jersey-American Water filed for a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to recover costs for wastewater infrastructure upgrades; virtual public hearings are set for June 1, 2026 so customers can comment on proposed monthly surcharges by meter size.

May 7, 2026Public HearingCamden

New Jersey-American Water filed for approval to add a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to customer bills to fund accelerated wastewater system repairs. Virtual public hearings are scheduled for June 1, 2026 so customers can comment on proposed monthly surcharges.

May 7, 2026Public HearingCamden

NJSIG informs the public that, under P.L. 2025, c.72, its complete legal notices (including meeting notices and required legal advertisements) are available online at its website and that the New Jersey Secretary of State maintains a centralized legal notices directory.

May 15, 2026Public HearingTrenton

The New Jersey Department of Education Office of School Ethics announces that full legal notices from the School Ethics Commission are available online at the provided state website. The notice informs the public where to view meeting and legal notice texts.

May 15, 2026Public HearingTrenton

Notice informs the public that full legal notices for the New Jersey Municipal Self Insurers' Joint Insurance Fund can be viewed online at the fund's website and the New Jersey Secretary of State legal notices page.

May 14, 2026Public HearingTrenton

The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) will post its meeting schedule on the official NJTFCAN website; public may check the site for updated meeting times and locations. This is an informational update about where schedules will be published.

May 14, 2026Public HearingTrenton

The NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) announces that the Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee (SORS) meeting schedule will be posted on the official NJTFCAN website. The change centralizes meeting information for public access.

May 14, 2026Public HearingTrenton

Public Hearing — Trenton (WR26030098)

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New Jersey-American Water filed for approval to add a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to customer bills to fund accelerated repair and replacement of critical wastewater infrastructure; the Board of Public Utilities will hold public hearings on the petition.

New Jersey-American Water filed for permission to create a Wastewater System Improvement Charge to recover costs for accelerated wastewater system repairs and replacements. The Board of Public Utilities will hold public hearings where customers can learn about proposed projects and rate impacts.

New Jersey-American Water filed for a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to fund accelerated wastewater system repairs and seeks Board approval; virtual public hearings are set for June 1, 2026 for customer comment on proposed monthly surcharges by meter size.

New Jersey-American Water filed for a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to recover costs for wastewater infrastructure upgrades; virtual public hearings are set for June 1, 2026 so customers can comment on proposed monthly surcharges by meter size.

New Jersey-American Water filed for approval to add a Wastewater System Improvement Charge (WSIC) to customer bills to fund accelerated wastewater system repairs. Virtual public hearings are scheduled for June 1, 2026 so customers can comment on proposed monthly surcharges.

NJSIG informs the public that, under P.L. 2025, c.72, its complete legal notices (including meeting notices and required legal advertisements) are available online at its website and that the New Jersey Secretary of State maintains a centralized legal notices directory.

The New Jersey Department of Education Office of School Ethics announces that full legal notices from the School Ethics Commission are available online at the provided state website. The notice informs the public where to view meeting and legal notice texts.

Notice informs the public that full legal notices for the New Jersey Municipal Self Insurers' Joint Insurance Fund can be viewed online at the fund's website and the New Jersey Secretary of State legal notices page.

The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) will post its meeting schedule on the official NJTFCAN website; public may check the site for updated meeting times and locations. This is an informational update about where schedules will be published.

The NJ Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (NJTFCAN) announces that the Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee (SORS) meeting schedule will be posted on the official NJTFCAN website. The change centralizes meeting information for public access.

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