Town of Newfane Water & Sewer Department

SEWER RATES
Sewer for the Town of Newfane is a one-unit flat rate charge of $65.84 per single family home for each four month billing period.

TAP FEES
A ¾” through 2” water tap is $500.00 + materials. Additional materials will be billed after service is installed.

A sewer tap is $1,000.00. An additional sewer fee which is subject to change will be charged if a push is required.

BILLING
The Town of Newfane bills three times a year (or every four months). You are given 21 days to pay your bill.

Bills are mailed every January, May, and September. Please be advised we cannot be held responsible if you do not receive your bill for whatever reason.
Water Rates Effective 5/24/2017:
Residential:
0 – 11,000 gallons $20.00 (minimum charge)
All over $2.00 per 1,000 gallons

Irrigation:
All water usage $1.50 per 1,000 gallons plus a $10.00 meter fee.

DROP BOX
A payment drop box is located on the north side of Town Hall to the right of the door for convenience in paying your bill. The box is checked daily for payments. Returned Check Fee is $20.00. Accepted forms of payment include cash and check.

TAX REMOVAL DATES
Once per year all unpaid balances are removed to the following year’s County tax bill. At that time a 10% tax removal fee will be added to your outstanding balance.

All unpaid balances are removed on August 1.

LONG TERM VACANCY
Request to Discontinue Water and Sewer Billing and Service
Any property that will be vacant for at least one year, and is not on the market for sale, can have water and sewer charges temporarily discontinued. Before billing ceases, a form must be signed and notarized, the meter must be removed from the property and the water must be turned off at the curb box by Town of Newfane Water Department personnel. The minimum charge for water and/or sewer will continue for one month from the date the meter was removed. Service can be reinstated at any time with a request in writing from the property owner. Billing then starts as of the date the meter was installed.

WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE
Town Ordinance requires a dual check valve (backflow preventer) and a potable expansion tank to be installed and inspected prior to sale. A final reading must be taken before closing. These are the seller’s responsibility.

SEWER INSPECTIONS
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requires the Town of Newfane Sewer Department to inspect all sewer connections once every five years. This is an ongoing procedure that began in 2003. The purpose of these inspections is to determine whether ground water is infiltrating our sanitary sewer system by illegal sump pump connections, downspouts connected to the sanitary sewer, vent pipes cut off at grade allowing surface water to drain into the sanitary sewer, or any other means that allow groundwater to be infiltrated into the sanitary sewer. All groundwater that enters our sanitary sewer system gets treated as wastewater which is an enormous expense to you, our sewer customers.

Please be sure the Town of Newfane’s Water and Sewer Department has your phone number on file. This makes the scheduling process for sewer inspections and meter installation much easier and enables us to call you if we suspect there may be a problem due to your water usage.

SEWER TRAP VENT PIPES
All sewer vent pipes and cleanout pipes shall be kept at a minimum height of 12” above grade. This is to comply with NYSDEC regulations to avoid groundwater infiltration into the Town Sewer System.

PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN DISPOSING WASTE:
Each single unit residence is entitled to 1 Town of Newfane or Modern Disposal Garbage Tote. Please see FAQ here: FAQ

Large Item Pick-up Schedule

Branches and limbs can be disposed of by calling Newfane Highway Dept. at 716.778.8844 and requesting the town chipper.

Leaves, clippings, etc. will be picked up if contained in the appropriate tote, and does not exceed the weekly limit.

All items must be contained with the exclusion of large items. No piles of refuse will be picked up.


FORMS
2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Modern Disposal Services picks up all refuse and recycling.

Newfane residents should call Modern’s Customer Service Dept. at 1.800.330.7107 with any questions, concerns or complaints regarding refuse/recycling.

Modern Disposal Customer Info

Please see these important updates from Modern Disposal regarding the collection of recyclables. 

Modern Disposal recognizes the following holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on or before your regularly scheduled pickup day, your pickup will be delayed by one day. If the holiday falls after your regularly scheduled pickup day, there will be no change in pickup.

All refuse and recycling must be curbside by 6:00AM.

Residents wishing to rent or purchase a 95-gallon wheeled cart for refuse should call The Water Department at 716.778.8132 ext 6.

Recycling bins are provided to residents at no cost. If you are in need of a recycling bin please call 716.778.8132 extension 6.

TOWN OF NEWFANE WATER/SEWER BILLING OFFICES  
- $ Pay Water Bill Online -
Automatic Payment Option

Jessica Reinhardt, Clerk - email
& Lori Daniels, Clerk - email

2737 Main Street,
Newfane, NY 14108  

OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
P: 716.778.8132 ext 6

After hours, emergencies only: 716.432.0359