Authority Rate Schedule

Mount Joy Borough Authority strives to keep water and sewer rates as low as it will allow.  MJBA also continues to stay in compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Regulations which may, in future plans, raise these rates.  MJBA and its staff, continue to maintain accurate service for its Service Area which includes Mount Joy Borough, portions of Mount Joy Township, East Donegal Township and Rapho Township.  Click on the link to view the Service Area Map.

Effective May 1, 2025, Mount Joy Borough Authority has increased their water and sewer rates as indicated below.   For additional information about the increases, please see the related article below.

WATER RATES SEWER RATES
$79.76/first 8,000 gallons used each quarter $92.16/first 8,000 gallons used each quarter
Next 22,000 gallons = $9.97 per thousand gallons per qtr. Next 22,000 gallons = $11.86 per thousand gallons per qtr.
Next 270,000 gallons = $9.11 per thousand gallons per qtr. Next 270,000 gallons = $9.84 per thousand gallons per qtr.
Next 300,000 gallons = $8.61 per thousand gallons per qtr. Next 300,000 gallons = $9.38 per thousand gallons per qtr.
  • Example of an 8,000-gallon minimum quarterly water and sewer invoice:  Prior to May 1, 2025= $165.20; New rate effective May 1, 2025= $171.92
  • Example of an 12,000-gallon average quarterly water and sewer invoice:  Prior to May 1, 2024= $247.80; New rate effective May 1, 2025= $259.24

WATER/SEWER ACCOUNT COLLECTION PROCEDURES – CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025

Event 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
Date Meters are Read March 3-7 June 2-6 Sept 2-5 Dec 1-5
Period Contained in Billing Cycle Dec 2-5 – March 3-7 March 3-7 – June 2-6 June 2-6 – Sept 2-5 Sept 2-5 – Dec 1-5
Date Bill is Mailed to Customer by March 31 by June 30 by Sept 30 by Dec 31
Due Date April 30 July 31 Oct 31 Jan 31
Penalty Posting Date (10%) May 1 Aug 1 Nov 1 Feb 1
If you do not receive your bill in the mail by January 15, April 15, July 15, or October 15, please call the Authority office at 717-653-5938 or by e-mail: authority@mountjoypa.org to request a copy of the bill.
NOTE:  Delinquent accounts could result in termination of service or a property lien.  If your account is past due, please contact the Authority office to make payment arrangements to get your bill paid in full.