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Resident raises sewage-overflow study; county says repairs planned with state and federal help
Summary
A resident cited an Environment New Jersey study reporting 76 annual sewage overflows in Camden County waterways; county officials said aging sewer mains are being prioritized for repair with CCMUA coordination and that state and federal funding sources are being explored to limit rate impacts.
Kate Delaney of Collingswood told the board she was concerned about a study finding Camden County wastewater overflows about 76 times per year into the Cooper and Delaware rivers. "I was just wondering if you could give an update on what's been done to address this, sewer overflow issue into our local waterways," Delaney said.
A county representative acknowledged the problem and said older sewer mains in parts of northern Camden County — including Camden and Gloucester City — require repair. The county is working with the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) on a plan and expects to begin capital improvements "over the next several months," the representative said, adding the county is exploring state and federal funding and hopes to avoid raising residents' utility bills as a first option.
During follow-up, a resident and a county speaker discussed whether repairs would involve replacement of mains in certain locations; the county said some sections will require replacement but emphasized funding sources remain under review and that the CCMUA is coordinating technical work.
No binding funding decision or timeline for completion was adopted at the meeting; county officials said the work is planned and funding strategies are being pursued.
