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History

The Little Egg Harbor Municipal Utilities Authority was created through the Township of Little Egg Harbor by Ordinance on January 17, 1972, under Chapter 138 of P.L. 1957 of the State of New Jersey. The Township Committee and the Authority entered into a Service Contract by ordinance and resolution, respectively, on October 19, 1976.

The Authority's service area is co-terminus with the Township. A potable water supply and distribution system and a wastewater collection system are both owned and operated by the Authority.

The Authority has been in compliance with the safe Drinking Water Act since its inception and has never been cited for any violations. The Clean Water Act of 1987 has never been violated by the Authority.

No Rate Increase in 15 Years

The LEHMUA Authority enjoys a state wide reputation built on past and current history.

The Authority participates in the NJ Utilities Joint Insurance Fund and the Ocean County Cooperative. As a result in the LEHMUA's participation in these groups and the Authority's past history, cost savings are past to our customers resulting in NO BASE INCREASE for the FIFTEENTH (15th) consecutive year.

The Authority's Commissioners

The Authority consists of five (5) regular and two (2) alternate members who are appointed by the Township Committee for staggered terms of five years. These Commissioners govern the affairs of the Authority. The current Commissioners are:

Joseph MezzinaChairman
Joseph KopticVice Chairman
Richard CreaBoard Member
Margaret DePergolaSecretary
Earl MillerBoard Member
Amilio R. CapobiancoAlternate No. 1/Treasurer
Richard RobinsAlternate No. 2
For a list of Commission meeting dates and time, go to:
Board of Commissioners Meeting Dates