Combined Sewer System

NJDEP Permit #NJ 0108847

The City of Gloucester operates and maintains a combined sewer system. A combined sewer system is different from a common sanitary sewer system and a separate stormwater system by combining the two together. Part of the City’s combined system includes seven (7) tide gates and netting chambers, along with seven (7) overflow outlets. Six (6) of these outlets discharge to the Delaware River and one (1) to the South Branch at Newton Creek. The seven (7) tide gates and netting chambers are located at.

• G01 – Charles Street and Water Street – outfall due west at river.
• G02 – 5th Street and Water Street – outfall due west at river.
• G03 – Jersey Avenue and King Street – outfall north of fishing pier in Proprietor’s Park.
• G04 – King Street – outfall at the dead end of Market Street at the river.
• G05 – Hudson Street and Ellis Street – outfall west at bulkhead at river.
• G06 – Mercer Street and Ellis Street – outfall west of bulkhead at river.
• G07 – North Broadway and Bridge – outfall at South Branch of Newton Creek.