Residential deposit $100.00
Commercial deposit $150.00

City of Newark 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

Water Quality Report 2010

FAQ

Where is the water department?
The water department is located inside the Newark City Hall.

How do I initiate water service?
You must complete an application for service, provide your valid Texas Driver's license and pay $100 deposit residential customers and $150.00 for commercial customers. The deposit is held on the account until the account is closed. At that time the deposit will be used for any balance owed or a refund check will be mailed to the forwarding address.

APPLICATION FORMS
New Service- Residential
New Service- Commercial

How can I pay my water bill online?
You can use your credit or debit card to pay your water bill online. Go to Certified Payments and enter Bureau Code 5349727. A 3% fee is charged by Certified Payments.

Why is my water bill so high?
There are various reasons for high water bills. Contact the city administrator for further review.

How often is my meter read and how is it read?
Meters are read manually. They are read monthly, generally near the end of the month.

Where is my water meter located?
Most often the meter is located in the front of the house, with a black or blue rectangular lid.

Helpful tips to ensure that your water meter is accessible to meter readers:
Trim bushes, trees and grass that block the way to, or cover the water meter. In effort to avoid any accidental damage to your vegitation, please avoid planting landscape items in the area which your meter readers must travel to read your meter.

Please make sure that no objects are placed so that they cover or block access to the meter box.

If your meter is located behind a gate that is normally kept locked , please contact City Hall to arrange access.

Please remember your meter is located in the City's right of way and if repairs are needed the City is not held responsible for replacing or repairing any private property located in the right of way.

Please ensure your house address is clearly displayed on your residence.

Trash Services

Curb side Recycling
The City of Newark offers weekly residential curb side pickup of recycling materials. Residents may pick up a recycling bin and lid when residential water service has been established by visiting the Newark City Hall, 310 FM 718, Newark, 76071. If you are a current resident of Newark and have not received a bin or lid, please contact the City Hall at (817) 489-2201.

Pickup Time
Pickup is once a week on Wednesday mornings. Place bin at the curb by 7:00 am.

Recycling Basics - A Simplified Guide to Recycling
Recyclable materials can be placed loose in the plastic bin and do not need to be sorted by material type (this includes newspapers, magazines and household paper). Please make sure that all bottles, jars and cans are rinsed and lids are removed before putting them into the recycling bin.