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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.

PVWC Launches New Website to Enhance Customer Experience

Published on February 21, 2025

(Clifton, NJ – February 21, 2025) – Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, pvwc.com, aimed at improving accessibility, communication, and service for its valued customers.

Passaic Valley Water Commission Highlights Successful Year of Progress

Published on February 13, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is proud to share its key achievements and milestones in 2024 as part of our ongoing commitment to providing reliable, high-quality water service to our customers.

PVWC Welcomes New Board Member, Rigo Sanchez Named President

Published on January 27, 2025

Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) reorganized its board of commissioners last Friday, with the appointments of Rigoberto “Rigo” Sanchez (Passaic) as President, Gerald “Jerry” Friend (Clifton) as Vice President, Carmen Depadua (Paterson) as Treasurer, and Ruby N. Cotton (Paterson) as Secretary. Deborah “Deb” Rizzi (Clifton) was sworn in as the board’s newest member.

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