Water Department

Water/Sewer Rates

Water/Sewer  2023 Rates 
Marlboro Sewer  $7.40
Milton Sewer $9.87
Water up to 100,000 gal $9.80
Water 100,000 to 200,000 gal $10.80
Water over 200,000 gal $11.80
*Rates are per 1,000 gallons  
**There is a $10 minimum charge per quarterly period for each water and sewer.  

Billing & Payments

In an effort to deliver a higher level of Customer Service, you now may pay for your Water and Sewer Bill online by using your Debit Card, Credit Card or Electronic Check. Every precaution has been taken to ensure that your online transactions are safe and secure. 

Payment Options: (exact amount due only) 
• Credit/Debit Card $1.95 Fee or 2.45% of payment (whichever is greater) 
• Electronic Check $1.75 Fee (fee for maximum payment up to $50,000) 

For water/sewer billing questions, please contact Tina at (845)-795-5100 Ext. 2 or email trosa@marlboroughny.us 

Please understand that due to the fact we are a Municipal Entity we cannot absorb the cost of online credit or debit billing, the fees charged go directly to the Credit Service Provider.

If you would like to pay your water bill online click here. 

*Late Payment Warning:  If we do not receive your full payment by the due date listed on your bill, there will be a 10% penalty incurred.  We do not accept postmarks.

*THERE WILL BE A $35.00 SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS*


Unpaid Water/Sewer Re-levy to Property Tax Bill

Any outstanding water/sewer bills that are not received at the Office of the Town Clerk by October 1st of each year will be re-levied to the property owners tax bill.  

There are NO exceptions.  

Postmarks are NOT accepted.

If a bill is re-levied on the property tax bill, it will show as a levy description of “Unpaid Water” or “Unpaid Water/Sewer”.  This re-levy may affect the property owners mortgage/escrow payments.   

​Water Services

Please contact the Water Department for water services and instructions.  Click here to download an application for water service installation.  

Water Department Fees

Service Fee
Application for Tapping Water Main and Appurtenances*
 $3,000
Existing non-billable taps and pre-existing taps on properties, and water mains that have been put in by contractors and the town has taken them over. Includes water meter and connectors. $1,500
Damage/Destruction of Water Meter due to Negligence or Freezing
 3/4" /$200,
1" / $350
Inspection - Each Service Line and Tap From Privately-Installed Main and Tap
 $500
Inspection - Privately-Installed Main and Tap
 $500
Meter Connectors
 3/4" / $150,
1" / $250
Reapplication for Service (Reconnect to Main/Street Opening)
 $200
Replacement of Entire Water Meter
 3/4" / $350,
1" / $450
**Road Cut for a Service Line - Crossing the Center of Road
 $3,000
**Road Cut for a Service Line - Not Crossing the Center of Road
 $2,000
Turning on/off water
 $50
*Appurtenances:
For residential use, includes and is limited to: corporation, curb valve, cub box, up to 25 feet of K-copper, and up to 4 hours of work.

**A $5,000.00 road repair bond is required for 6 months for road cut/openings for sewer or water service (anything over one inch).  Refundable if there are no repairs made at the Town of Marlborough's expense. 

Fees - Special Circumstances

Service or Product
 Fee
Additional Meter Reading
 $35 (Non-Cycle Billing)
Backhoe Use
 $125 Per Hour
Boring - Underneath Road Surfaces, Under 6 Years of Age
 $75 Per Linear Foot
Compressor Use
 $75 Per Hour
Dump Truck Use
 $95 Per Hour
K-copper
List Price, Per Foot
Labor - per Laborer $50 Per Hour
One-Inch Taps
 $500
Excavator with hydraulic hammer (If Hydro-Vac excavator is needed it will be customer's responsibility to pay for it.) $125 Per Hour