
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR YOU
An in-depth look at hydrants with Passaic Valley Water Commission
(Clifton, N.J. – September 22, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) customers have been hearing about hydrant repairs and replacements for many years. Some
Passaic Valley Water Commission takes proactive measures to eliminate PFAS contamination
(Clifton, N.J. – September 20, 2023) – Recently in the news, there has been a lot of information and warnings about PFAS chemicals in water.
Looking for Procurement Opportunities with Passaic Valley Water Commission? Consider these Two!
(Clifton, N.J. – September 1, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is thrilled to announce two procurement opportunities, which are aimed at upgrading PVWC’s
Passaic Valley Water Commission is Adapting to Climate Change for a Sustainable Future
(Clifton, N.J. – August 17, 2023) – The impact of climate change has been bringing more frequent and intense weather to Northern New Jersey over
Levine Reservoir History
RESERVOIR INFORMATION In 1885, construction began on the Levine Reservoir. The images below provide information about Paterson’s water supply, the Passaic Water Company and the
Meeting Notices August Cancelation and Special meeting September Location change
Meeting Notices August Cancelation and Special meeting September Location change
Passaic Valley Water Commission Offers Tips for Conserving Water
(Clifton, N.J. – July 18, 2023) – During these hot summer months, Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) reminds customers to be mindful of how they use
Passaic Valley Water Commission Launches Free Notification System, Urges Customers to Sign Up
(Clifton, N.J. – July 10, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) can now send its customers notifications about their water company with PVWC Alerts,
Passaic Valley Water Commission to Hold Town Hall Meetings in its Service Area
(Clifton, N.J. – June 23, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission’s (PVWC) Executive Director, Jim Mueller, has been holding quarterly meetings with elected officials in
Passaic Valley Water Commission Executive Director Jim Mueller Invited to speak at American Water Works Associations’ Annual Conference & Exposition in Canada
(Clifton, N.J. – June 09, 2023) – New Jersey will be well-represented abroad in the water industry this month. Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) Executive
Passaic Valley Water Commission Reminds Customers to check pvwc.com for Annual Flushing Schedule
(Clifton, N.J. – June 06, 2023) – Is Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) flushing in your neighborhood? PVWC would like to send a friendly reminder
Passaic Valley Water Commission Urges Customers to Report Unauthorized Hydrant Use
(Clifton, N.J. – June 01, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is asking its customers for their assistance in combating unauthorized hydrant use by
Passaic Valley Water Commission Reopens Exit 6 Ramp off Route 21 North in Belleville
(Belleville, N.J. – May 31, 2023) Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is pleased to announce it has completed repairing a leak on the exit 6
Passaic Valley Water Commission Provides Update for Exit 6 Ramp off Route 21 North in Belleville
(Belleville, N.J. – May 16, 2023) Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has made significant progress in repairing a leak on the exit 6 ramp, off
Passaic Valley Water Commission Starts the 2023 Drinking Water Week Celebration by Replacing its 1,000th Lead Service Line
(Clifton, N.J. – May 08, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) celebrates Drinking Water Week (May 7-13) this year by announcing it has replaced
Passaic Valley Water Commission Offers New Opportunities to Help Its Customers
(Clifton, N.J. – April 28, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) strives to produce the best water quality possible, as well as the best
Passaic Valley Water Commission will begin Annual Water Main Flushing throughout Service Area
(Clifton, N.J. – April 21, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will begin its annual water main flushing throughout its service area, weather permitting,
Passaic Valley Water Commission Provides Update on Free Lead Service Line Replacements, Encourages Customer Participation
(Clifton, NJ – April 20, 2023)– Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) says thank you to its customers who have already participated in the Lead Service
Exit 6 Ramp off Route 21 North will be Closed for Several Days as 16-inch Water Main is Repaired
(Clifton, N.J. – April 17, 2023) Beginning tonight at approximately 6:30 p.m., Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will be repairing a break in a 16-inch
Passaic Valley Water Commission Continues Upgrades, Replacing nearly 1,100 Hydrants
(Clifton, N.J. – April 10, 2023) – Hydrant upgrades are necessary to maintain the reliability of Passaic Valley Water Commission’s (PVWC) water system. Last summer,
Steps to Take
If you’re struggling to pay your water bill, here are 4 ways to get assistance 1.PVWC No-Interest Payment Plan – PVWC offers a simple and interest-free way
Passaic Valley Water Commission Will Restart Shutoffs in April as Winter Termination Program Ends
(Clifton, N.J. – March 20, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will restart shutoffs in April to delinquent accounts following the conclusion of the
Passaic Valley Water Commission to Conduct Routine Hydrant Flushing in Clifton
(Clifton, N.J. – March 15, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will begin quarterly hydrant flushing in Clifton, weather permitting, from March 16, 2023,
Passaic Valley Water Commission Hires Communications Director
(Clifton, N.J. – February 27, 2023) On Wednesday, February 22, Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) welcomed its first African American female director, Ms. Lendel Jones,
Passaic Valley Water Commission will be making repairs to a 51-inch Water Main
(Clifton, N.J. – February 24, 2023) Starting the week of February 27, 2023, Passaic Valley Water Commission will be making repairs to a 51-inch transmission
Executive Director Jim Mueller Completes First Year at Passaic Valley Water Commission
(Clifton, N.J. – February 07, 2023) When former Executive Director Joe Bella retired in April 2021, a search commenced for a new executive director of
Passaic Valley Water Commission Board Reorganized, Clifton’s Gerald Friend named 2023 President
(Clifton, N.J. – January 30, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) reorganized its Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. PVWC Executive Director
Passaic Valley Water Commission Offers a More Convenient Way to Determine if you have Lead Water Pipes in your Home
(Clifton, N.J. – January 13, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) announced today that customers can now find out if they have lead water
Passaic Valley Water Commission to Begin Clearing the Way for its New Street Reservoir Tank Project
(Clifton, N.J. – January 06, 2023) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will begin preliminary investigations to support design work for its New Street Reservoir
Passaic Valley Water Commission will be making Improvements to its Aging Infrastructure
(Clifton, N.J. – December 27, 2022) Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) customers in Clifton, Passaic, Paterson, Lodi, North Arlington and Prospect Park can expect to
Passaic Valley Water Commission Reminds Customers to Prepare their Homes for Cold Weather
(Clifton, N.J. – December 07, 2022) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is reminding its customers to winterize their homes for the cold weather ahead.
PVWC Begins Replacing Thousands of Lead Water Service Lines in its Owner Cities
(November 4, 2022) This week, Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) started removing and replacing approximately 6,500 lead service lines in its owner cities of Clifton,
Hydrant Flow Tests in Paterson
Attention Paterson Customers: On October 25th, 2022 between 2:30pm and 4:30 pm PVWC employees will be conducting hydrant flow tests in Paterson at the following
Water Main Break in Post Brook
Attention PVWC Post Brook Customers On 10/20/2022 there was a water main break near Schofield Rd and Post Brook Rd S in West Milford. Customer
NJIT Students Visit PVWC Water Treatment Plant
On October 18, 2022, Engineering majors from NJIT toured the PVWC Water Treatment Plant in Little Falls as part of an assignment. These students learned
Customer Service Week 2022
October 3rd – 7th, 2022 Did you know this past week was Customer Service Appreciation Week? 14 people make up PVWC’s Customer Service Department. From
Updated Post Brook PFOS Notice – October 2022
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC)- Postbrook System Has Levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) Above A Drinking Water Standard PVWC-
Mount Prospect Ave, Clifton Flushing
Attention PVWC Clifton Customers: PVWC will perform maintenance hydrant flushing on Mount Prospect Ave from Allwood Rd to Hemlock St on October 5th, 2022. Flushing
Attention High Crest Customers
PVWC is aware of Butler’s water main break on Hamburg Turnpike. PVWC High Crest customers may experience some discolored water or poor pressure while Butler
PVWC Honors Retired Executive Director
Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) honored retired Executive Director Joe Bella in a plaque unveiling yesterday. Joe Bella made his return to PVWC’s main office
Addressing Discolored Water Concerns in Clifton
PVWC’s Executive Director Jim Mueller and staff attended the City of Clifton’s Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 to address recent discolored water concerns
PVWC Begins Removing Lead Lines in Prospect Park
PVWC has officially broken ground in Prospect Park for its Lead Service Line Replacement Program. PVWC will be inspecting about 75 properties with unknown material
Clifton Customers: Update 24/7 Flushing
On September 11th, 2022 PVWC completed the re-flushing of zones 1 – 4 that were affected by the discolored water. PVWC has decided to expand
Update For Clifton Customers in Zone 1 – 4
PVWC has completed the continuous flushing in Zones 1 – 4. Customers are encouraged to flush their internal plumbing, by running their cold taps until
PVWC Establishes Water Distribution Locations for Clifton Residents Experiencing Discolored Water
*UPDATED 9/11/2022* PVWC has completed the continuous flushing in Zones 1 – 4. Water may be picked up at the Senior Center on Monday, September 12th
Active Fire in Paterson
Attention PVWC Paterson Customers: There is an active fire Slater / Marshall St in Paterson. Fire hydrants are being used and there may be some
PVWC Water Bill Assistance Program Press Conference
On Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) held a press conference to announce the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, in partnership
Hydrant Replacements in Lodi & North Arlington
As part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, Passaic Valley Water Commission’s contractor, CRJ, will be replacing fire hydrants in North Arlington and Lodi through
Passaic Valley Water Commission Will Begin Shutting off Delinquent Water Accounts, Encourages Customers to Contact Customer Service
(Clifton, N.J. – August 19, 2022) – After more than 2 years of suspending shut off service for delinquent water accounts, Passaic Valley Water Commission
NJ’s Moratorium on Utility Shut Offs Has Ended – PVWC Starting Delinquency Shut Offs on August 22, 2022
At Passaic Valley Water Commission, we understand that the global Covid-19 pandemic placed burdens on families mentally, physically, spiritually & financially. Since NJ’s Moratorium on
Updated Post Brook PFOS Notice – August 2022
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER The Passaic Valley Water Commission- Post Brook System Has Levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) Above Drinking Water Standards Our
Passaic Valley Water Commission Announces Water Bill Assistance Program
(Clifton, N.J. – August 11, 2022) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has partnered with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and will participate in
Water Main Flushing Notice to Clifton Customers
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service to our customers, Passaic Valley Water Commission will continue its Flushing Program in the section of
Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, PVWC’s offices will be closing at 1PM on Monday, June 20, 2022. Emergency service is always available 24/7 by calling 973-340-4300.
Clifton Water Gate Valves Replacement Project
As part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, Passaic Valley Water Commission’s contractor, CRJ, will be replacing water gate valves in Clifton through Friday, August
Great Notch Reservoir Incident
Passaic Valley Water Commission Customers: On Saturday, May 21,2022, at 4:11pm Woodland Park Mayor Keith Kazmark notified Passaic Valley Water Commission’s (PVWC) Executive Director Jim
2022 Fishing Program
PVWC’s 2022 Fishing Program – Point View Reservoir – Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ PVWC is happy to announce details about our 2022 Fishing Program *New
Updated Post Brook PFOS Notice
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER The Passaic Valley Water Commission- Post Brook System Has Levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) Above Drinking Water Standards Our
Water Main Replacement Project on Walnut St, Paterson
Starting Monday, April 11th, Guarini Inc. will start a water main replacement project on Walnut Street (between Wayne Ave and Maple St) in Paterson. As
NJ’s Moratorium on Utility Shut Offs Has Ended
New Jersey’s Moratorium on utility shut offs ended on March 15, 2022. PVWC will begin adding late penalties, final notice fees and shutting off delinquent
PVWC Water Quality Parameter (WQP) Levels
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Passaic Valley Water Commission Water Quality Parameter (WQP) Levels Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although
Replacing Hydrants and Valves on Dale Ave, Paterson
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service to our customers, Passaic Valley Water Commission and CRJ Contracting will be replacing fire hydrants and
Water Main Replacement Project on East 13th Street, Paterson
Starting Friday, March 18th, Guarini Inc. will start a water main replacement project on East 13th Street (between 5th Ave and River St) in Paterson.
Valve & Fire Hydrant Replacement on Thornton Pl, Clifton
***UPDATE posted 3/21/2022- This work has been canceled for today and is postponed until further notice*** ***UPDATE posted 3/18/2022- This work has been rescheduled for
Valve Replacement on 7th Ave between Madison Ave & E 23rd St, Paterson
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service to our customers, Passaic Valley Water Commission and CRJ Contracting will be replacing water valves on
PVWC Publishes Inventory of Lead Service Lines
(Clifton, N.J. – February 23, 2022) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has published an inventory of materials used in service line locations throughout its
PVWC Post Brook System Has Levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) Above Drinking Water Standards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER The Passaic Valley Water Commission- Post Brook System Has Levels of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) Above Drinking Water Standards Our
In Person Payment Window Hours Return to Normal on 2/1/2022
Our In Person Payment Window, located at 1525 Main Ave, Clifton will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Monday – Friday 7:30AM
East 36th Street, Paterson Water Main Replacement Project
***UPDATE*** This project has been completed as of 2/11/2022 Starting Monday, January 31st, Guarini Inc. will start a water main replacement project on East 36th
East 25th Street, Paterson Water Main Replacement Project
***UPDATE*** The work at this location has been completed as of 1/27/2022 Starting Monday, January 17th, Guarini Inc. will start a water main replacement project
Change in Hours for PVWC’s In Person Payment Window
Effective, Monday, January 10, 2022, PVWC’s In Person Payment Window will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Payments can also be made
In Person Payment Window Closed Until 1/10/2022
Due to COVID-19, PVWC’s In Person Payment Window is closed until, 01/10/2022. Payments can be made 24 /7 by calling 973-340-4300 or by vising www.pvwc.com