Hotline Information

CSO Overflow

The City of Gloucester operates and maintains a combined sewer system. NJDEP Permit #0108847. Part of the combined sewer system are combined sewer overflow pipes – six (6) of these outlets are along the Delaware River and one (1) located in the South Branch of Newton Creek. Each outlet is marked with a sign with information pertaining to that overflow site.  If you see a discharge from any CSO please call the 24-hour hotline – (856) 456-0169.

During rain events, it may be possible that a wet weather overflow can occur. A wet weather overflow event is possible because of the rain event had either a long duration or high amount of precipitation had fallen or both. During these events, it may be possible that you can come into contact with raw sewerage that has mixed in with the rain water. It is not advisable that you come in contact with river water during these events.

If there is a rain event in Gloucester City that may drop significant amount of rain or if that event may be over an extended time period, and that it may also coincide with a low tide, as well as, Camden County Regional Pump Station located at 5th & Water Street is overwhelmed with waste water. We have a combined sewer release at any of our seven (7) sewer tide gates. The possibility of an overflow is based on a model supplied by the State of NJ.

Water Quality or Loss of Flow

If for any reason you may notice any water quality issues or loss of flow, please call the Department of Utilities hotline – (856) 456-0169.