United Water Surcharge 'Inappropriate,' Says Zebrowski

United Water's plan to tack a surcharge onto water bills has drawn ire from Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski.

The proposed hike would raise residential bills by $4.96 per month for a four-person family starting August 1. 

"I am completely opposed to the proposed United Water surcharge and I plan to submit comment to the Public Service Commission to that effect," Zebrowski said. "It is inappropriate for United Water to seek approval for funds to build the desalination plant when the approval process has not yet concluded; especially when there has been a widespread push for an issues conference." 

"If, despite the objections raised, the project is at some point approved, then construction funds must come from profits and stockholders," Zebrowski added.

Read more on the surcharge here.