LOWER WATER RATES & STABILIZE PROPERTY TAXES ✔
UPGRADE AND REPLACE OLD INFRASTRUCTURE ✔
VOTE YES ON THE WATER REFERENDUM ✔
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOTING YES?
REDUCING WATER RATES​​
Hopewell Borough rates are significantly higher than New Jersey American Water’s rates. Under the proposed partnership, most residents will see at least a 36% decrease in their water bill while benefiting from millions of dollars in needed infrastructure investment to help ensure safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water.
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Average water users could see savings of $58 per month or a 36% decrease.
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Businesses with higher usage could experience even greater savings.​
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ENSURING CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
H2O Help to Others Program™:
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Grants
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Customers who qualify may receive a grant of up to $500 to help pay their water bill. To qualify for this program, customers must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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Universal Affordability Discount
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Customers who qualify may receive a discount on their monthly fixed water and/or wastewater service charge and volumetric charge.
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For more information visit: www.amwater.com/njaw/H2Oprogram
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INVESTING IN HOPEWELL & STABILIZING PROPERTY TAXES
New Jersey American Water is committed to investing $13.4 million in Hopewell Borough if voters approve the sale:
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The $6.4 million sale price would pay off all water utility debt and significantly reduce municipal debt, helping to stabilize property taxes and freeing up resources for essential Borough services like public safety, parks, and roads.
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New Jersey American Water plans to invest approximately $7 million in the first five years of ownership, replacing aging water mains, upgrading water storage facilities and replacing lead service lines. ​
PROVIDING SAFE WATER
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Wells No. 4 and 6 will be taken offline to maintain safe drinking water standards due to elevated levels of PFAS and arsenic.
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Many water service connections still contain lead and galvanized pipes, New Jersey American Water will replace both utility-owned and customer-owned lead service lines at no additional cost to customers. Homes built before 1986 could have lead or lead-soldered service lines.​
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LOWER RATES IN HOPEWELL BOROUGH FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
The Borough faces rising costs if it self-funds the necessary capital improvements and operational expenses of the water system. The Borough’s water rates are significantly higher than those of New Jersey American Water, and financing additional critical capital needs would drive costs even higher. Through the partnership with New Jersey American Water, residents with average usage would save at least 36% on their water bill, while businesses with higher usage would experience even greater savings. The sale would provide immediate financial relief and long-term stability for both residents and businesses.
NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER IS A COMMITTED PARTNER TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
We prioritize giving back, being strong environmental stewards, and supporting workers
GIVING BACK
In 2024, New Jersey American Water donated over $1.6 million to support organizations that foster inclusion and diversity, improve public safety, and improve neighborhood health and wellness in local and underserved communities.​​
DEDICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT
New Jersey American Water helps to protect the environment in the communities we serve.
We support the efforts of local organizations who share in our vision through community partnerships and investments in solar power and Research & Development to meet shared sustainability goals.
COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE WORKFORCE
New Jersey American Water is proud to partner with organized labor. Approximately 60% of our employees are part of a union. Additionally, New Jersey American Water works with union contractors whenever possible to execute major infrastructure projects. Unionized workers at New Jersey American Water are represented by:
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International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 68
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Service Employees International Union - Local 32BJ
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Utility Workers Union of America - Locals 391, 395, 423
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Water Workers Union - Local 99
New Jersey American Water’s Water UP! program has created career paths for young men and women from underserved communities. Water UP! participants learn customer service skills, how to fix water mains and fire hydrants, and other important skills needed to pursue good-paying utility career opportunities.
VOTER RESOURCES
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​Your vote is important, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to take part in the election.
For info on early voting and other ways to vote, visit the Mercer County Clerk website.
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Important 2025 Election Dates
On or about September 20
Counties will begin mailing ballots to voters 45 days before an election, but some counties will begin before then.
October 14
Voter Registration Deadline - Registration Form
October 28
VBM Request Deadline - Vote by Mail Form (Spanish)
October 25 - November 2
Early Vote Timeframe
November 3
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
November 4
Election Day
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November 10
Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
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