New Jersey American Water begins new rates after BPU ruling, adds $9.88 monthly PFAS credit
AWK•Impact on residential bills
The average residential water bill rises about $4 monthly; the credit more than offsets it, implying nearly a $6 net reduction.
New rates take effect September 15, 2026
American Water unit New Jersey American Water will implement new water and wastewater rates on Sept. 15, 2026.
The rate reset lifts annual revenue by $68 million, supporting more than $1.4 billion of system upgrades across New Jersey.
PFAS settlement credit for eligible customers
Eligible water customers will receive a $9.88 monthly PFAS settlement bill credit for 12 months starting September 2026.
The PLUS mechanism returns more than $79 million of PFAS litigation proceeds and interest through monthly credits labeled “PLUS”.
