Independent U.S. water utility directory · 2026 edition
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Water utilities serving New Jersey

Browse the indexed community water systems in this state. Each profile brings the provider’s payment routes and household protection policies into a single, practical guide.

99 systems indexed2026 directory
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Service area: Newark and regional North Jersey communities supplied from the Newark watershed and water system

Population: The City of Newark states that its publicly owned Department of Water & Sewer Utilities delivers more than 80 million gallons per day and serves approximately 400,000 residents plus industrial and commercial facilities dependent on Newark water. Newark’s Pequannock plant supplies an estimated 350,000 customers across the North Jersey region.

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Private Investor-Owned Utility

New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc.

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Service area: Multiple New Jersey municipalities and service areas statewide, including Camden, Newark-area communities, Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Ocean, Atlantic, and other listed company territories

Population: Approximately 2.9 million people across New Jersey, or about one in three New Jersey residents, through numerous regulated water and wastewater service areas.

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Private Investor-Owned Utility

Middlesex Water Company

34

Service area: Eastern Middlesex County and Middlesex Water Company service territories

Population: 233,376 people (EPA SDWIS PWS ID NJ1225001; 2026 active CWS record).

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Municipal Department

Trenton Water Works

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Service area: Trenton and regional Trenton Water Works service communities

Population: 217,000 people (EPA SDWIS PWS ID NJ1111001; 2026 active CWS record).

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New Jersey directory notes

How to compare water utilities in New Jersey

This state hub brings together 99 indexed community water systems, from city departments and public authorities to investor-owned systems and smaller regional providers. A service area may cross municipal boundaries, so use the provider name and service address on your bill when choosing a profile.

The most important distinction is between a directory listing and an official account channel. Water Ledger provides a structured starting point; the utility’s own payment portal, published rate schedule, customer-service office, and mailed notice control your account. Compare the payment route, billing frequency, emergency number, and customer-protection notes before relying on a page for a time-sensitive decision.

If you are helping a household with a high bill, leak, or delinquency notice, open the utility profile and review the payment, shut-off, and leak-adjustment guides together. Keep the bill, account number, confirmation receipts, repair records, and notice dates available when speaking with the provider.