Kevin Orr
Chairperson
1/31/2023
John Crane
Vice-Chairperson
1/31/2026
Jennifer Asay
Regular
01/31/2027
Janice Fields
Regular
1/31/2025
Andrew McNally
Regular
01/31/2024
Staff
Thomas Timko, Director
(908) 204-3020
ttimko@bernards.org
Bob Raymond, Plant Superintendent
(908) 647-2735
rraymond@bernards.org
Susan Long, Administrative Coordinator
(908) 204-3020
slong@bernards.org
Assistant Superintendent - Samuel Eichler
Laboratory Supervisor - Bernie Frankle
Plant Foreman – Johnny Rodriguez
Address
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
277 S. Maple Ave.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
HARRISON BROOK TREATMENT PLANT
726 Martinsville Rd.
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
In case of an emergency after 3 PM during the week or anytime during a Weekend or Holiday, please contact the Bernards Township Police at 908-766-1122.
A Message from the Bernards Township Sewerage Authority
The Authority members would like to advise our customers of the upgrades and new construction being accomplished. The following projects have been completed or are under construction within budgets based on a conservative, pay-as-you-go, and no borrowing policy:
Inflow and Infiltration
Inflow and Infiltration problems are still prevalent. Our plant is rated at 2.5 million gallons per day; however during a heavy rain event we may exceed 5 million gallons per day. The Authority is continually video taping our sewer pipes to find the sources of inflow and infiltration. A common source is homeowner sump pumps illegally tied into the sanitary sewer system. A single illegally connected sump pump discharges approximately 24,000 gallons per day of clean water to the sewer system. This added clean water into our piping network results in decreased operating efficiency of our treatment plant and added electrical and chemical costs. Illegal connections are being aggressively addressed by the authority with potential penalties and fines assessed to property owners. We would be happy to work with you to eliminate this source of infiltration.
If you are interested on more information regarding the Bernards Township Sewerage Authority, please feel free to contact any one of us. We are here to serve you.
Established on May 22, 1956 by Township Ordinance #54, the Bernards Township Sewerage Authority is on Martinsville Road, in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township. There is a 2.5 MGD main plant with 11 pump stations in the sewer system area. There are approximately 95 miles of sewer lines.
Normal working hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.
The Harrison Brook Sewage Treatment Plant is designed to treat 2.5 million gallons of sewage per day. The Plant consistently removes more than 95% of the pollutants it receives before discharge to the Dead River.