Have overdue utilities bills? NJ shutoff protection turned off March 15
Passaic Valley Water Commission will begin shutting off delinquent water accounts on Monday, two days after the end of the state's moratorium on utility shutoff.
Any account with an overdue balance faces possible shutoff on Monday, said Passaic Valley Water Commission, a public drinking water supplier owned by Paterson, Clifton and Passaic and serving customers in those cities.
This also goes for any other utility overdue bill.
Utility companies, including electric, gas and water, are prevented from shutting down services from Nov. 15 through March 15 as part of the Winter Termination Program.
The program prohibits the shutoff of services to residential customers for non-payment, however, that protection expired on Saturday.
As part of the termination program, utilities may only shut off from Monday through Thursday, to allow customers to pay and have them turned back on before the weekend.
Passaic Valley Water Commission's payment window is located at 1525 Main Ave., in Clifton and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Cash, checks, money orders or credit cards will be accepted.
To pay by phone via an automated system call 973-340-4300. A customer service representative will only be available during business hours.
There is also an online payment option at pvwc.com, or mail checks or money orders to: Passaic Valley Water Commission, 1525 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011.
The water company also offers no-interest payment plans. Call customer service at 973-340-4300 for more information.
State residents who need help with utilities may visit https://www.nj.gov/bpu/assistance/programs/ or call the state Department of Community Affairs assistance program at 973-340-4300.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Have overdue utilities bills? NJ shutoff protection turns off March 15
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