This Division of Sewer is responsible for collecting and treating the City’s residential, commercial, and industrial wastewater, In addition, the Division of Sewer performs all appropriate functions associated with:
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 occurring from the main to their fixtures.
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.
Keeping our drains clear protects our property and loved ones during floods, and protects our drinking water, wildlife, and environment.
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.
Charles Ercol, Sewer Superintendent
Tel: 609-386-0035
Fax: 609-747-9293
Email: cercol@burlingtonnj.us
William Curry, Director of Public Works
Tel: 609-386-0754, ext. 1
Email: publicworks@burlingtonnj.us
Did you know that most of the City of Burlington is within the 100-year Flood Plain? Therefore, your property is likely to be within or near this plain. In December, 2017, FEMA revised all Flood Insurance Rate Maps and many properties could be affected.
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