Skip to primary navigation Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer Town of Kearny SEWER MAINTENANCE David Hayes, CPWM | Public Works | 357 Bergen Ave. Kearny, NJ 07032 201-998-3700 201-998-2893 dhayes@kearnynj.org Sanitary Sewers Sanitary sewers carry wastewater from homes and businesses to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority plant in Newark for treatment. The Kearny DPW maintains these sewer lines which are usually located in the street. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and do any repairs on the lateral sewer line, which runs between the property and the main sewer line in the street. In the event of a back up into a house, contact the Kearny DPW and the main sewer line will be inspected for blockages. In the event of a blockage in the main line, equipment will be used to clear the blockage and restore the flow of waste through the system. If the main line is flowing properly, the blockage is in the homeowner’s lateral connection and the homeowner must contract with a plumber to clear that line. Several areas of Kearny are serviced with sanitary water pumping stations because they are located in low areas and the waste will not flow by gravity alone. Catch basins Catch basins are located along Kearny streets and are the entry point for storm water into the storm sewer system. While the basin “catches” some of the litter, dirt and debris that gets washed into the system, a certain amount of this debris gets into the storm sewers and ends up in the rivers. Catch basins are periodically cleaned of accumulated debris to minimize the amount of debris washing into the storm sewers and to insure an unobstructed flow of storm water through the system. Residents are encouraged to call the DPW and report any catch basin that appears to need cleaning. Catch basins are NOT garbage receptacles! The catch basins are not meant to be receptacles for litter, garbage, soda cans, leaves and dog waste. This type of material, when deposited in catch basins, is a direct source of the pollution to our rivers and oceans. Storm Sewers Storm sewers take the runoff from rain and melting snow and eventually discharge this water into the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers. Most storm water enters the sewers through “catch basins” or “inlets” that are located along the streets. Generally, storm water from Kearny, east of Kearny Avenue, enters Frank Creek and is discharged in the Passaic River. Storm water from Kearny, west of Kearny Avenue is discharged at various points along the Passaic River. Storm water from South Kearny and developed areas of the Kearny meadows generally is discharged into the Hackensack River. Primary Sidebar Featured Links Municipal Storm Water Management Plan Town of Kearny Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Sanitary and Storm Water Ordinance Announcements LEGAL NOTICE — REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY (Calendar Year 2022) LEGAL NOTICE — REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS IN THE TOWN OF KEARNY-KEARNY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD (Calendar... General Election In-Person Early Voting Poll Location in Kearny, Saturday, October 23, 2021 through Sunday, October 31, 2021 Booster Shots Available Now HCIA 2021 PUMPKIN DROP OFF View All Announcements Latest News Town of Kearny holds Annual Tie a Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Event The Black Poster Project, Silent Memorials, Raising Awareness through Lives Lost to Addiction KEARNY SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL DATE FOR NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION (MVC) MOBILE UNIT NJ MVC Hudson County Residents Affected by Hurricane Ida Can Now Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance Letter from Mayor Santos Regarding the 3rd and 4th Installment 2021 Tax Bills and the 1st and 2nd Installment 2022... Upcoming Events NOV 24 Baby Keep Well Clinic DEC 1 Baby Keep Well Clinic DEC 7 Mayor & Council Meeting DEC 8 Baby Keep Well Clinic View All Events Alerts Recreation Wrestling Registration Basketball Registrations Household Hazardous Waste, Computer & Tire Recycling KEARNY SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL DATE FOR NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION (MVC) MOBILE UNIT NJ MVC Mobile Unit Returning to Kearny Town... FEMA Disaster Assistance Information – Homeowners and renters in Kearny affected by Hurricane Ida can now apply for FEMA assistance. Spotted Lanternfly Information for Residents View All Alerts HELPFUL RESOURCES EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM COMPLAINT FORM FORMS REPOSITORY JOB OPPORTUNITES BID NOTICES RECYCLING INFORMATION How do I........ GET ANSWERS HERE Footer TOWN OF KEARNY, NJ Kearny Town Hall 402 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ 07032 (201) 955-7400 QUICK LINKS Mayor’s Office Department Directory Download Recycling Schedule Forms Municipal Budgets Swift911 Alerting System Contact POTHOLE / GRAFFITI HOTLINE: 201-998-3700 Do you have a suggestion or update for our website? We'd love to hear from you. Contact Us Now MAYOR ALBERTO G. SANTOS CONNECT WITH US COPYRIGHT © 2018 · TOWN OF KEARNY · DEVELOPED BY RENAISSANCE WEB SOLUTIONS