NJ American Water - Ocean City

New Jersey American Water takes pride in serving as your local water provider, and I'm pleased to share positive news regarding your water quality. As you review this Annual Water Quality Report, you'll notice we consistently deliver water that meets or exceeds all federal and state quality standards.

Even better, the cost for this high-quality service remains highly affordable compared to other household utilities. With our qualified professionals, advanced technologies, and ongoing commitment to infrastructure upgrades, you can be confident your water meets the highest standards.

Please take a moment to examine this report, which provides detailed information about your water source and quality based on testing conducted for your local system between January and December 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How large is Shippensburg Borough? Shippensburg Borough encompasses 2.038 square miles with a population of 5,585 according to the 2010 census.
2. When was Shippensburg Borough established? Founded in 1730 and officially incorporated as a Borough in 1819.
3. Where is the Borough Office located? The office is at 111 N. Fayette Street in Shippensburg, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding holidays.
4. When does Borough Council meet? Meetings occur at 6:00 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month, except during election days when the meeting moves to Thursday.
5. Are Land Use Permits required? Yes, a Land Use Permit is necessary alongside any building permit before construction or alteration of buildings or structures.
6. Are building permits mandatory? Shippensburg Borough follows the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Building permits are issued by authorized inspection agencies after obtaining a Land Use Permit.
7. Does Shippensburg have a Property Maintenance Code? Rental properties follow the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code.
8. What is the Shippensburg Historic District? It comprises architecturally significant buildings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, roughly along King Street between Fayette and Queen Streets.
9. Are there special requirements for Historic District buildings? Any exterior work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness approved by Borough Council after review by the Historical and Architectural Review Board.
10. Is alcohol permitted in Borough Parks? Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed in Borough Parks.

For additional questions about municipal taxes, parking tickets, curfew ordinances, recycling requirements, reporting potholes or street light issues, utility billing, snow emergencies, and sidewalk maintenance, please contact the Borough Office.