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PVWC Breaks Ground on New Water Storage Tanks at Levine Reservoir

Published on June 24, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC), joined by local, county, and state leaders, officially broke ground today on the Stanley M. Levine Reservoir Water Tanks Project in Paterson.

PVWC Launches New Web Map w/ Address Lookup Tool for Hydrant Flushing

Published on June 05, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is excited to announce the launch of a new, interactive web map designed to make it easier for customers to stay informed about hydrant flushing activity in their neighborhoods.

PVWC Fishing Program Notice – Summer 2025

Published on May 29, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission is excited to welcome the public back to Point View Reservoir (Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ) for recreational fishing this summer!

PVWC Partners with SHARES to Support Water Bill Assistance

Published on April 10, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has announced its partnership with SHARES to provide much-needed assistance to households struggling to pay their water bills. The SHARES Municipal Customer Assistance Program (MCAP) is designed to support income-qualified households facing temporary financial hardship, including job loss, illness, or other crises.

PVWC to Host Virtual Town Hall on Levine Water Storage Tanks

Published on April 07, 2025

The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM to provide an overview and share key information on the upcoming construction of the Levine Water Storage Tanks.

PVWC will begin shutting off delinquent accounts on March 17, 2025

Published on March 14, 2025

(Clifton, NJ – March 14, 2025) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) will begin shutting off water accounts with overdue balances on Monday, March 17, 2025, following the end of New Jersey’s moratorium on utility shutoffs, which ends tomorrow, March 15.

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PVWC Fishing Program Notice – Summer 2025

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