Jump to Section
What is a Water Service Agreement?
A water service agreement is an agreement between a water supply resource owner and a water services provider that governs their working relationship. Typically, a government body like a national state or municipality owns the right to water. Utility companies, who can be private or public companies, then offers said water supply to the general public. However, before they can do so, they must create a working relationship with the national state or municipality who owns the water.
Once a water service agreement is signed, utility companies can begin offering water services to their clients. Most of the time, only one utility provider offers services to a particular geographical area. This is because the water service agreement provides exclusivity, which eliminates competition and allows for water and refuse to be more easily managed.
Water Service Agreement Sample
Exhibit 10 WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY AND ELIZABETHTOWN WATER COMPANY THIS AGREEMENT made this 28th day of February, 2006, BETWEEN ELIZABETHTOWN WATER COMPANY, a public utility and corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey, with its principal office 131 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as "ELIZABETHTOWN," AND MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY, a public utility and corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey, with its office 1500 Ronson Road, Iselin, Woodbridge Township, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as "MIDDLESEX," WHEREAS, MIDDLESEX desires to obtain an additional supply of potable water for its use and for that of its customers; and WHEREAS, ELIZABETHTOWN has a Rate Schedule No. 8, "Service to Other Systems Under Contract," filed under authority of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and MIDDLESEX desires to obtain a supply of water under that rate schedule and subject to its provisions, as may be amended and supplemented under approval of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities; and WHEREAS, ELIZABETHTOWN and MIDDLESEX presently have an Agreement for water supply dated April 28, 1995 as extended by agreement dated December 21, 2005, and the parties desire to have this Agreement supersede the said extended Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows: 1. Effective upon the execution of this Agreement, ELIZABETHTOWN agrees to sell, deliver and transport to MIDDLESEX 3,000,000 gallons of potable water per day and MIDDLESEX agrees to accept and pay for a minimum daily quantity of water in the amount of 3,000,000 gallons per day (MGD) from the water sources and supplies of ELJZABETHTOWN at the rate set forth in Rate Schedule No. 8, "Service to Other Systems Under Contract," and subject to its provisions as they may be amended and supplemented under approval of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. If available in ELIZABETHTOWN's reasonable determination, ELIZABETHTOWN will allow MIDDLESEX to take, on an as needed basis, as much water as ELIZABETHTOWN is capable of providing without affecting the minimum daily quantity requirement. 2. The initial obligation of both parties to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall begin upon the date of signing this contract and expire five (5) years from said date, provided that this agreement shall renew for additional five (5) year periods unless either party gives notice to the other no later than one (1) year before the end of the then current term. 3. All water supplied to MIDDLESEX by ELIZABETHTOWN shall be metered by meters owned and maintained by ELIZABETHTOWN, at the existing meter station commonly known as Tingley Lane, and such other locations as may be agreed upon by the parties. 4. Where the words "daily" is used in this Agreement, it shall refer to the 24-hour period between daily meter readings. Meter readings shall be taken daily when feasible, and if not, the meter readings shall be averaged over a weekly or monthly period to arrive at an average daily quantity of water delivered. 5. In the event that the total daily quantity of water delivered by ELIZABETHTOWN exceeds 3,000,000 gallons per day, such excess quantity of water shall be paid for at the rate set forth in Rate Schedule No. 8, "Service to Other Systems Under Contract." 6. The parties hereby agree that the agreed upon minimum daily quantity of water shall not be decreased during the term of this Agreement. 7. All water supplied and delivered to MIDDLESEX pursuant to this Agreement will comply with all primary Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. ELIZABETHTOWN will provide notice to MIDDLESEX of any violation in the water supplied to MIDDLESEX of the Maximum Contamination Levels, as required in the Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Acts. ELIZABETHTOWN will provide to MIDDLESEX a copy of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Safe Drinking Water Act Water Quality Reports for the ELIZABETHTOWN supply. 8. ELIZABETHTOWN agrees to provide a continuous, regular and uninterrupted transmission of water, subject to the terms of this Agreement, and subject further to interruptions by reasons of an Act of God, strike, State or Municipal interference or other causes beyond its control. In such event, ELIZABETHTOWN shall not be liable to MIDDLESEX for damages by reason of interruptions in supply of water to MIDDLESEX or its customers as a result of such interruptions unless the same arises out of any gross negligence, breach of warranty or other breach of duty by ELIZABETHTOWN. ELIZABETHTOWN agrees to excuse payment obligations of MIDDLESEX if, by reason of an Act of God, strike, State or Municipal interference or other causes outside either party's control, there is a disruption of water being transmitted to MIDDLESEX by ELIZABETHTOWN. 9. MIDDLESEX shall completely indemnify, protect and save harmless ELIZABETHTOWN from any and all costs, expenses, including legal fees, liabilities, losses, claims, suits and proceedings of whatsoever nature arising out of any negligence, breach of warranty or other breach of duty by MIDDLESEX in relation to the obligations contained herein. 10. ELIZABETHTOWN shall completely indemnify, protect and save harmless MIDDLESEX from any and all costs, expenses, including legal fees, liabilities, losses, claims, suits and proceedings of whatsoever nature arising out of any negligence, breach of warranty or other breach of duty by ELIZABETHTOWN in relation to the obligations contained herein. 11. ELIZABETHTOWN and MIDDLESEX hereby release the other from all claims, liability and performance under the aforesaid contract dated April 28, 1995 as extended by agreement on December 21, 2005, unless such claims or liability shall have accrued by the effective date of this Agreement. 12. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. 13. This Agreement shall be filed with the Board of Public Utilities of the State of New Jersey and approved by the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey, as required. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the ELIZABETHTOWN WATER COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Vice President and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto and attested by its Secretary, and the MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY, in the County of Middlesex, has caused these presents to be signed by its President and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto and attested by its Secretary, the day and year first written above. (SEAL) ELIZABETHTOWN WATER COMPANY ATTEST: By: /s/ Wayne Morgan ---------------- Wayne Morgan Vice President- Service Delivery /s/ Jordan S. Mersky -------------------- Jordan S. Mersky Assistant Secretary (SEAL) MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY ATTEST: By: /s/ Dennis W. Doll ------------------ Dennis W. Doll President /s/ Kenneth J. Quinn -------------------- Secretary
Reference:
Security Exchange Commission - Edgar Database, EX-10 2 ex10.txt, Viewed August 13, 2022, View Source on SEC.
Who Helps With Water Service Agreements?
Lawyers with backgrounds working on water service agreements work with clients to help. Do you need help with a water service agreement?
Post a project in ContractsCounsel's marketplace to get free bids from lawyers to draft, review, or negotiate water service agreements. All lawyers are vetted by our team and peer reviewed by our customers for you to explore before hiring.
Need help with a Water Service Agreement?
Meet some of our Water Service Agreement Lawyers
Daehoon P.
Advised startups and established corporations on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including VC funding, technology law, and M&A. Commercial and Corporate Matters • Advised companies on commercial and corporate matters and drafted corporate documents and commercial agreements—including but not limited to —Convertible Note, SAFE, Promissory Note, Terms and Conditions, SaaS Agreement, Employment Agreement, Contractor Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Stock Purchase Agreement, Asset Purchase Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, Partnership Agreement, Franchise Agreement, License Agreement, and Financing Agreement. • Drafted and revised internal regulations of joint venture companies (board of directors, employment, office organization, discretional duty, internal control, accounting, fund management, etc.) • Advised JVs on corporate structuring and other legal matters • Advised startups on VC funding Employment Matters • Drafted a wide range of employment agreements, including dental associate agreements, physician employment agreements, startup employment agreements, and executive employment agreements. • Advised clients on complex employment law matters and drafted employment agreements, dispute settlement agreements, and severance agreements. General Counsel • As outside general counsel, I advised startups on ICOs, securities law, business licenses, regulatory compliance, and other commercial and corporate matters. • Drafted or analyzed coin or token sale agreements for global ICOs. • Assisted clients with corporate formations, including filing incorporation documents and foreign corporation registrations, drafting operating and partnership agreements, and creating articles of incorporation and bylaws. Dispute Resolution • Conducted legal research, and document review, and drafted pleadings, motions, and other trial documents. • Advised the client on strategic approaches to discovery proceedings and settlement negotiation. • Advised clients on employment dispute settlements.
Amber M.
Amber Masters has over 9 years of experience as a contracts attorney, helping small businesses with an array of agreements, such as purchase agreements, master service agreements, and employment contracts. She has an extensive background in employment agreements for dentists, doctors, and other health care professionals. She is a highly rated and acclaimed estate planning attorney and personal finance expert, who has been featured on CNBC, NBC, and Yahoo Finance. She successfully launched and sold a fintech startup and can empathize with the issues small and mid-size businesses face. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona.
Eric M.
Experienced and business-oriented attorney with a great depth of contract experience including vendor contracts, service contracts, employment, licenses, operating agreements and other corporate compliance documents.
Mark P.
www.parachinilaw.com I represent a diverse mix in a vast array of specialties, including litigation, contracts, compliance, business and financial strategies, and emerging industries. Credit for this foundation of strength goes to those who taught me. Skilled professors and professionals fostered my powerful educational and professional background. Prior to law school, I earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration & Accounting from Peru State College. I received a Master of Business Administration degree from Chadron State College. My ambitions did not stop there. While working full time as a Senior Accountant for the University of Missouri, Columbia, I achieved the lifelong goal of becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Mizzo provided excellent opportunities and amazing experiences. Managing over $50M in government and private research funding was a gift. As a high ranking professional in the Department of Research, I was given priceless insight into the greatest scientific, journalistic, medical, and legal minds in the world. My passion for successful growth did not, and has not stopped. I graduated summa cum laude (top 3%) with a Doctorate in Law, emphasizing in urban, land use and environmental/toxic tort law from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. This success lead to invaluable experiences of serving as Hon. Brian C. Wimes' judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court for the W. D. of Missouri, as a staff editor/writer for UMKC Law Review, and as a litigation and transactional attorney with Lathrop GPM (fka Lathrop & Gage). My professional and personal network is expansive, with established relationships throughout the U.S. and overseas. Although I engage in legal practice all over the country, I maintain law licenses in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Federally, I hold licenses in the W.D. and E.D. of Missouri and the District of Nebraska. To offer extra value, efficiency, and options, I maintain a CPA license and am obtaining a real-estate brokerage license.
July 21, 2023
Rhea J.
I am a graduate from Wittenberg University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have been admitted to the Indiana bar since 2013. I have collaborated on several writing projects for the Indiana State Bar.
July 23, 2023
Karen H.
During my tenure as VP & Division General Counsel of PepsiCo Inc. in Chicago, I built upon my diverse career overseeing legal matters for both the domestic and international businesses of PepsiCo and The Quaker Oats Co. My extensive practice areas included M&A, contracts, competition, NDAs, regulatory compliance, consumer product & protection, environmental, patents, and advertising regulations. Throughout my professional journey, I navigated legal complexities associated with an eclectic range of products, spanning juices, sports drinks, cereals, snacks, needlepoint kits, canned goods, eyeglasses, men's suits, car seats and toys. For further information, see my LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/karen-hunter-a700179
July 23, 2023
John W.
I am a business lawyer with 30+ years of experience, with a specialization in the life sciences industry. I have been general counsel at 5 different companies - both large and growing, as well as small and emerging. I have built legal teams and have extensive experience with Boards of Directors.
Find the best lawyer for your project
Browse Lawyers NowNeed help with a Water Service Agreement?
Business lawyers by top cities
- Austin Business Lawyers
- Boston Business Lawyers
- Chicago Business Lawyers
- Dallas Business Lawyers
- Denver Business Lawyers
- Houston Business Lawyers
- Los Angeles Business Lawyers
- New York Business Lawyers
- Phoenix Business Lawyers
- San Diego Business Lawyers
- Tampa Business Lawyers
Water Service Agreement lawyers by city
- Austin Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Boston Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Chicago Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Dallas Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Denver Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Houston Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Los Angeles Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- New York Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Phoenix Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- San Diego Water Service Agreement Lawyers
- Tampa Water Service Agreement Lawyers
ContractsCounsel User
Commercial Contract Review
Location: Delaware
Turnaround: A week
Service: Contract Review
Doc Type: Service Agreement
Page Count: 3
Number of Bids: 2
Bid Range: $785 - $1,000
ContractsCounsel User
Service Agreement Drafting
Location: Massachusetts
Turnaround: Less than a week
Service: Drafting
Doc Type: Service Agreement
Number of Bids: 11
Bid Range: $500 - $1,200
related contracts
- 93a Demand Letter
- A1 Visa
- A2 Visa
- Accounting Services Agreement
- Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement
- Ad Agency Contract
- Adhesion Contract
- Advertising Services Agreement
- Agency Agreement
- Agency Contract
other helpful articles
- How much does it cost to draft a contract?
- Do Contract Lawyers Use Templates?
- How do Contract Lawyers charge?
- Business Contract Lawyers: How Can They Help?
- What to look for when hiring a lawyer