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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.

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.

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