Oakland Drive sewer backups and misaligned lateral connections
Summary
A 62-year resident described recurring raw sewage backups affecting her home and six neighbors, including a camera inspection that couldn't pass toward the ball field. The business administrator will get the Sewer Utility to follow up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until the Sewer Utility investigates; repairs could be significant.
Schmidt and her neighbors on Oakland and Beverly Drives if the chronic backups are finally fixed.
Residents whose homes have suffered decades of sewage backups and disclosure obligations at sale.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Gloucester Township Council — August 24, 2026
The township is borrowing up to $175,000 to complete sewer system improvements and repairs, including materials and the Landing Road main.
Gloucester Township Council — August 10, 2026
The township is borrowing up to $175,000 to fix sewer mains, including one at Landing Road and Lower Landing Road. Final vote and public hearing are August 24. The full faith and credit of the township backs the bonds.
Gloucester Township Council — June 22, 2026
Several residents on Oakland Drive and Beverly Road say their sewer laterals don't line up with the street main, causing years of backups — and one got water in his basement for the first time this year. The township has investigated, but the residents want an independent review and a written report; a tort claim has been referred to the insurance carrier.
Gloucester Township Council — June 8, 2026
A Catalina Hills resident says backups keep recurring at her home and her neighbor's despite a recent service visit, and she's still waiting for a written answer on her request. Officials promised follow-up from the sewer department this week.
Gloucester Township Council — April 27, 2026
A 62-year resident described recurring raw sewage backups affecting her home and six neighbors, including a camera inspection that couldn't pass toward the ball field. The business administrator will get the Sewer Utility to follow up.
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