The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority

What The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority does

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) is a county-chartered public utility authority established in 1972 by the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1967 and New Jersey legislation mandating regional sewerage systems. It is the sole statutory provider of regional wastewater collection and treatment in Camden County, New Jersey, operating under court-ordered service agreements with constituent municipalities. CCMUA runs the Delaware No. 1 Water Resource Recovery Facility—an 80 million-gallon-per-day treatment plant on the Delaware River (with average daily discharge of 50–60 MGD, less than 2% of total Delaware River flow)—supported by 135 miles of interceptor pipeline and 27 pumping stations, on a base of approximately $850 million of physical infrastructure.

CCMUA's core technology stack is conventional biological wastewater treatment: preliminary screening, primary sedimentation, aeration-tank biological oxidation, secondary clarification, and chlorination, with sludge thickening, dewatering, and drying that cuts biosolids volume by approximately 75% before out-of-state disposal. Treatment efficacy is documented at 90–95% pollutant removal. Recent investments include a 1.8 MW solar array under a 15-year power purchase agreement with Heliosage (supplying ~10% of plant energy), 117-tree shelterbelt green infrastructure, and a Long Term Control Plan jointly with Camden City and Gloucester City to capture 85% of combined sewage during precipitation events. The authority also operates an Industrial Pretreatment Program delegated by NJDEP and a Waste Acceptance Program for licensed haulers.

Revenue comes primarily from quarterly sewer service charges to residential and commercial properties at $93 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (effective April 15, 2024), of which 70% funds debt service and 30% covers operations, maintenance, and administration under a flat unit-billing (not flow-based) structure imposed by court order. Secondary revenue is generated through septage and liquid waste acceptance at $0.03225 per gallon. CCMUA serves a captive customer base of every connected property in Camden County—a region of roughly 523,000 residents—and engages the public through transparency programs (CSO status monitoring, plant tours) rather than commercial marketing. Certifications include the National Biosolids Partnership certified management program, EPA WaterSense partnership, NACWA membership, and Jersey Water Works membership.

Name

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority

Legal name

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority

Website

https://ccmua.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CCMUA is the statutorily designated regional wastewater treatment authority for Camden County, New Jersey, operating an 80 MGD facility, 135 miles of interceptor pipe, and 27 pump stations to serve every connected property under court-ordered service agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Camden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Sewer Service Charges: Quarterly billing to residential and commercial properties for wastewater treatment services. Rate effective April 15, 2024 is $93.00 per EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit), totaling $372 per year per EDU. 70% of the bill covers debt service (construction costs), 30% covers operation, maintenance, and administration.
2. Waste Acceptance Program: Accepts domestic septic waste from licensed hauling companies and low-solids liquid waste. Current rate is $0.03225 per gallon for both domestic septage and liquid waste. Pre-approval required for liquid waste streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority provides regional wastewater collection and treatment services to all properties in Camden County, New Jersey through the Delaware No. 1 Water Resource Recovery Facility, an 80 million gallon per day treatment plant using primary and secondary biological treatment that removes 90–95% of pollutants. The system collects sewage via 135 miles of interceptor pipe and 27 pump stations. Complementary services include the Industrial Pretreatment Program (NJDEP-delegated permitting for commercial and industrial users), the Waste Acceptance Program for licensed septic haulers, Combined Sewer Overflow management through the Long Term Control Plan, and quarterly sewer billing at $93.00 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).

Product overview

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) operates a unified regional wastewater treatment infrastructure serving all of Camden County. At its core is the Delaware No. 1 Water Resource Recovery Facility, an 80 million gallon per day plant providing primary and secondary biological treatment. The system collects sewage through 135 miles of interceptor pipes and 27 pump stations, serving every property in the county. CCMUA also operates complementary services including an Industrial Pretreatment Program for commercial compliance, a Waste Acceptance Program handling septage and liquid waste, and Combined Sewer Overflow management through its Long Term Control Plan. The authority has expanded into sustainability initiatives including a 1.8 MW solar array and green infrastructure projects like shelterbelt tree planting. Customer-facing services include billing at $93.00 per EDU quarterly and public education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Wastewater Treatment Service Regional wastewater collection and treatment service for all properties connected to the sewer system in Camden County, New Jersey. Sewage is collected through 135 miles of interceptor pipe and 27 pump stations and treated at the Delaware No. 1 Water Resource Recovery Facility, an 80 million gallon per day plant performing primary and secondary biological treatment that removes 90–95% of pollutants. Treated effluent is discharged to the Delaware River. Billed quarterly at $93.00 per EDU.
• Industrial Pretreatment Program Permitting and compliance program for commercial and industrial users in Camden County. Works with businesses to determine risk of excess demand on treatment facilities, issues permits with pollutant limits, and conducts unannounced testing to prevent excess pollutants from entering the treatment system.
• Waste Acceptance Program Waste acceptance service that accepts domestic septic waste from licensed hauling companies and low-solids liquid waste at the treatment facility digesters. Current rate is $0.03225 per gallon for both domestic septage and liquid waste; liquid waste streams require pre-approval.
• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long Term Control Plan Infrastructure program to reduce combined sewer overflows to no more than 15% of total yearly flow. Jointly executed by Camden City, Gloucester City, and CCMUA as co-owners of the hydraulically-connected Combined Sewer System, with support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Includes public engagement, supplemental team meetings, and supporting flow monitoring work by CDM Smith.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-95% pollutant removal through biological treatment process
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NJ Tree FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2013Statewide nonprofit planting trees in underserved neighborhoods. Led the shelterbelt tree planting project at Liney Ditch Park, planting 117 trees as a natural defense against pollution and stormwater runoff.
• TD BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2013Sponsor of TD Tree Day and provider of over 90 volunteers for the shelterbelt tree planting at Liney Ditch Park - the largest tree planting in Camden's history.
• HeliosagecoreTechnology or IntegrationHeliosage designed, installed, owns, and operates the 1.8 million-watt solar panel array at CCMUA's wastewater treatment plant under a 15-year power purchase agreement. CCMUA pays a reduced power bill below prevailing utility rates without incurring upfront capital or maintenance costs.
• Drexel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with CCMUA to study climate change challenges to combined sewer systems. Partnership includes the Cleanlet app pilot program for storm drain maintenance.
• Heart of Camden & CFETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood-based nonprofits advocating for green space and co-partners in the shelterbelt tree planting project.
• Camden SMARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRain garden champions and tree requesters in the Camden community, co-partner in environmental improvement projects.
• Camden Special Services DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponsible for ongoing watering and tree care for the shelterbelt tree plantings.
• CDM SmithcoreTechnology or IntegrationConsulting firm conducting flow monitoring for the C32 Combined Sewer Overflow outfall, which could constitute up to one-third of the city's CSO volume.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisting CCMUA with work on the C32 Combined Sewer Overflow outfall as part of the Long Term Control Plan.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides detailed manuals and resources for rain garden installation and water conservation.
• City of CamdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure leader and community steward, co-owner of combined sewer system. Partner in shelterbelt tree planting, Long Term Control Plan, and various green infrastructure projects.
• Gloucester CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of combined sewer system with Camden City and CCMUA. Jointly created the Long Term Control Plan for combined sewer overflow management.
• Camden CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent jurisdiction. The Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders created CCMUA in 1972. County logo and branding present on CCMUA communications.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DC Water (District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority): Regional water and wastewater authority serving the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions. Operates a large advanced wastewater treatment plant and major combined sewer overflow Long Term Control Plan—the same regulatory and operational archetype CCMUA operates within, but at substantially larger scale.
• Philadelphia Water Department: Philadelphia's municipally-owned water and wastewater utility, operating one of the largest combined sewer systems in the U.S. on the Delaware River. Most directly comparable peer given shared Delaware River discharge, combined sewer challenges, and large-scale regional service mandate.
• Middlesex County Utilities Authority: New Jersey regional wastewater authority serving Middlesex County with a 330 MGD treatment plant. Closely comparable peer in NJ statutory framework, EDU-based billing model, and NJPDES permitting requirements.
• Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District: Regional wastewater authority serving 62 Cleveland-area communities with combined sewer overflow management and large-scale treatment infrastructure. Comparable in operating a regional authority model with mandated service area, CSO long-term control planning, and similar regulatory compliance burden.
• Bergen County Utilities Authority: Regional wastewater authority serving 47 municipalities in Bergen County, NJ. Operates under identical NJ statutory framework as CCMUA, with comparable EDU-based billing, industrial pretreatment, and NJPDES-permitted operations—making it a near-direct peer in scale and service model.
• Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: New Jersey regional wastewater authority serving 48 municipalities in the Passaic Valley with a major treatment plant and combined sewer system. Same statutory model as CCMUA under NJ municipal utilities authority framework, with comparable NJPDES-permitted discharge obligations.

Others

• CDM Smith: Engineering and construction firm conducting flow monitoring for CCMUA's C32 CSO outfall and providing consulting services to municipal water authorities nationwide. Comparable as a key vendor/consulting partner in the same wastewater infrastructure space.

Regional players

• New Jersey American Water: Investor-owned water and wastewater utility serving many New Jersey communities. Regionally comparable in NJ water/wastewater regulatory environment (NJDEP, BPU oversight), though operates under private rate-regulated utility model rather than municipal authority framework.

Broad incumbents

• American Water Works Company: Largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility in the U.S., operating regulated water and wastewater services across multiple states. Comparable in core wastewater operations and regulated utility business model, though it serves a much broader geography than CCMUA's single-county mandate.
• Veolia North America (formerly Suez Water): Global environmental services firm operating municipal water and wastewater treatment contracts across the U.S. Operates many publicly-owned treatment plants on contract—broadly comparable as a service provider in the same wastewater operations space, though not a municipal authority itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EPA
• YouTubefacebook.com/CamdenCountyMUA/events
• Facebookfacebook.com/CamdenCountyMUA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camdencountymua

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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