Residents and businesses in Hamilton Township receive water services from one of two providers: Trenton Water Works, a City of Trenton-owned utility, or Aqua NJ, a private, regulated company. Consequently, the Hamilton Township Municipal Government does not have authority or jurisdiction over either of these entities.
State & Federal Regulation
Regulations on drinking water quality standards are enforced at both the state level by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the federal level by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When it comes to regulating or approving water rate increases, Trenton Water Works can implement rate increases according to state law, as it charges the same rate to both city and suburban customers. In contrast, Aqua NJ, as a private regulated business, must obtain approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for any rate increases.
