Sewer Utility Sale Rumors
Summary
Residents asked whether American Water could condemn the township sewer without a public vote, and Polidoro predicted the township will sell the sewer within 18 months. Mayor Mayer said there have been no conversations with council about any condemnation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents pay about $46 per quarter in sewer bills that a sale could eliminate or restructure.
Ratepayers keep the municipal sewer utility and its rates if no sale occurs.
Sewer customers if rates rise under private ownership, per residents' fears.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Gloucester Township Council — May 27, 2026
Residents asked whether American Water could condemn the township sewer without a public vote, and Polidoro predicted the township will sell the sewer within 18 months. Mayor Mayer said there have been no conversations with council about any condemnation.
Gloucester Township Council — May 11, 2026
Ray Polidoro demanded the date the township plans to sell the sewer utility; Mercado said there's no intent to sell and the question was settled at the polls.
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