Utilities

Internet service providers operating in Montgomery Township include:

• Comcast
• Verizon FIOS

These utilities are regulated by the NJ Board of Public Utilities where you may find assistance for any concerns.

• Public Service Electric & Gas

There are many mobile phone carriers and VOIP services that can provide service in Montgomery Township. Hard wired phone service is provided by CenturyLink or Verizon, depending on your location in town. Contact them to inquire.

Somerset County’s Solid Waste Division handles the curbside pick-up of most recyclable materials in Montgomery Township and offers many programs for drop-off of other materials, including batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, etc. These services are tax-based and without fees to users. Much more can be found on Montgomery Twp. Public Work Dept.’s Recycling page.

Approximately two-thirds of Montgomery homes are services by public sanitary sewer and a third have private septic systems. Learn about public sewer by visiting the Montgomery Twp. Sewer Division page under the Dept. of Public Works. Learn about septic system management by visiting the Septic System page of the Montgomery Health Dept.

• Handled by private vendors in area. Please search online listings or phone directory.
• Townhome or condominium owners should ask their property management company, which often contracts for this service for their residents.
• Montgomery Township has a container facility for drop-off of large household items, waste oil, and branches by appt. on specific days.

About two-thirds of homes in Montgomery are connected to public water and a third have private wells.

Visit the website of the local utility company, New Jersey American Water, for more information on public water service. Go to the Environmental Health section of this website under Montgomery Twp. Health Dept. for questions about private well water.

For info on what NJDEP is doing to reduce potential risks from lead in drinking water, go to Lead in Water Service Lines.