SEWER & DRAINAGE UTILITY 
The leader of the Division of Wastewater Treatment
and Drainage is known as the Sewer & Drainage
Division Supervisor. This Division, under the auspices of
the Public Works Department Director, Mayor and Business Administrator
performs all appropriate functions with regard to treating the
City’s residential, commercial and industrial wastewater,
including:
- Processing and treatment of wastewater
- Discharge treated and processed water
- Preparation and disposal of by-product
- Maintain all City-owned sewer mains
- Maintain City storm drains and catch basins
- Ensure adherance to applicable State & Federal regulations
- Maintain continuous operations 24 / 7 / 365
- Prepare Division annual budget
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
 City
of Burlington Municipal Stormwater Management Plan
(Adobe® Acrobat PDF - 4.23MB)
NJPES #NJG 0153109
PI ID #171529
Burlington County
FINAL: APRIL 27, 2005
REVISED: AUGUST 1, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTIONS, INC.
The Office of the Collector - Water & Sewer bills
and collects charges. Please see their web page for rates and billing
information.
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The Sewer & Drainage Division treats the City’s wastewater
and drainage. Separate systems are maintained to prevent mingling
until treatment. After the treatment process the water is discharged
into the Delaware river, 200 yards south of the Burlington Bristol
Bridge. The by-product (sludge) is first dewatered, then trucked
to the Burlington County compost site for final disposal. Stringent
adherance to state and federal environmental regulations is maintained
at all times.
Beating problems before they arise
All City-owned sewer mains are subject to a scheduled maintenance
program. When any of the sewer mains becomes clogged, workers respond,
using a specialized truck (jet/vac) which breaks the stoppage by
using high pressure water or a cutter.
The Drainage Division also operates all storm drains and catch basins
owned by the City. Flooding and problems are pro-actively prevented
through a scheduled maintenance program. Division responds to clogged
basins or lines, and regulates storm waters flowing through JFK Lake
and its extension.
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Who is responsible?
When home, business or industrial sewerage problems arise, the Sewer & Drainage
Division responsibility begins at the City-owned main line, as mandated
by ordinance 18-3.13A.1. The Division is NOT responsible for home
sewer laterals, that is the line from the dwelling to the City-owned
sewer main. The homeowner is responsible for correcting any problems
occuring from the main to their fixtures. However, when a problem
arises we advise you to first contact the Division. While checking
the City’s main to insure it is not causing the problem, the
Division often extends the courtesy of attempting to correct the
problem at the clean-out or trap. In so doing, homeowners may avoid
the expense of calling a plumber.
Problems?
Call the Division at 609-386-0035. After-hours calls are answered
by the water department, which will dispatch someone to the problem.
How can I help?
Citizens can help prevent drainage problems and possibility of street
flooding. How? Be careful during leaf collection and snow removal
periods to keep storm drains and gutters clear. Do not discard anything
into gratings, drains or gutters.
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