Water Billing
Water usage billing is sent out annually. Our billing clerk and collections clerk assist with this process. If you have questions regarding your annual water bill, you can leave a message at the Town Hall. Any other billing information can be found below.
Water Department (Service)
The Town of Minerva Water Department is responsible for the maintenance and regulation of our community’s water supply and infrastructure. Their duties include managing tap and line inventory, performing repairs on town water lines, and overseeing the treatment of our water.
Water Quality
The Town water is regualrly tested through out the year. At the end of each year, the New York Department of Health provides us with an Annual Water Quality Report that includes all of our submitted test results. These results are mailed to our water users and posted publically.
Quality ReportsWater Billing Schedule:
Water bills are sent out annually between February 14th and March 1st. The bill covers water usage during the previous year, from January 1st through December 31st. Full or half payment is due by April 1st without penalty. However, if no payment is received by this date, a penalty of 10% will be added to the outstanding amount.
A billing reminder is sent out in August for any open balances. Final payment with penalty or 2nd half payment must be made by October 1st. If the unpaid amount is not paid in full by October 1st, it will become a lien against the property and will be added to the tax roll.
It is important to note that there is no additional penalty applied by the Town after October 1st. If the bill remains unpaid, the balance is turned over to Essex County and added to your yearly property tax bill. Essex County may add a fee for its service.
Minerva Water Rate Schedule:
Permanent Water
Seasonal Water
Apartment – 4 units
Business
Business/Apartment
Minerva Central School
Minerva Central School Garage
Non-Profit
Permanent 1 parcel/ 2 units
Permanent 2-family
Town of Minerva Highway
Town of Minerva Parks
Town of Minerva Town Hall
$160.00
$135.00
$310.00
$250.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$156.00
$2.00
$320.00
$210.00
$1,500.00
$5,000.00
$1,500.00
Payment Information
Acceptable Payments: Check, Money Order, or Cash.
We can NOT process Credit/Debit cards.
The preferred payment method is by check sent in the mail.
Mailing Address: Minerva Water Collections Clerk, PO Box 909, Minerva, NY 12851.
In-Person Payments: A drop box is available inside the Town Hall during office hours.
If you have any questions about paying your water bill, contact Theresa Fish, Water Collections Clerk.
Our Team
Jonathan Fish
Water Superintendent
Email: Minerva.hwysuper@gmail.com
Cell: 518-502-4650
Thomas Savarie
Email: Minerva.hwysuper@gmail.com
Deputy Water Superintendent
Cell: 518-502-4650
Catherine Persons
Water Billing Clerk
Phone: 518-251-2869
Theresa Fish
Water Collection Clerk
Phone: 518-251-2869