New water and sewer fees have been introduced for 2023 in Long Beach Township, which began using water meters in January of this year. As per Ordinance 22-25C, approved on first reading at last Monday’s board of commissioners meeting, base rates for single-family residences will be $150 per quarter for water and $150 per quarter for sewer – for a total of $1,200 per year – plus the cost of usage in excess of 15,000 gallons of water.

As the ordinance states, “Excess charge for quarterly consumption over 15,000 gallons per unit (consumption at multiple…