The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) provides wastewater treatment services to residents and businesses in Camden County, New Jersey. As a customer, you receive a quarterly bill for sewer usage that must be paid on time to avoid penalties or service disruption This article will explain your CCMUA billing and payment options to help you easily pay your bill
Overview of CCMUA Billing
CCMUA bills for sewer service are issued quarterly on a staggered schedule
- Big Timber Cycle towns are billed on January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, and October 15th
- Cooper River Cycle towns are billed on February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th
The billing charge is a flat rate of $93 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) regardless of actual usage. An EDU represents the average wastewater generated per home.The full quarterly bill covers 3 months of sewer service.
You should pay the amount due within 30 days of the billing date to avoid late fees CCMUA only accepts payment for the current bill amount Any past due balances incur additional penalties and must be paid separately,
Ways to Pay Your CCMUA Bill
CCMUA offers several convenient payment options:
Pay Online
The fastest and simplest way to pay is through CCMUA’s online payment portal at www.ccmua.org. You can pay by linking a bank account for free ACH transfer or by debit/credit card for a $1.75 convenience fee.
Pay by Phone
Call 1-800-966-7995 to make an automated payment over the phone using your checking account information.
Pay by Mail
Send a check or money order payable to Camden County MUA to:
Camden County MUA
PO Box 1105
Bellmawr, NJ 08099-5105
Be sure to include your CCMUA account number or billing invoice number with your mailed payment. Allow 7-10 days for delivery and processing time.
Pay In-Person
Bring your payment to CCMUA Headquarters at 1645 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104. You can pay with cash, check, or money order Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
AutoPay
For hassle-free payments, enroll in AutoPay to have your bill paid automatically from a checking account each quarter. Download the AutoPay form from www.ccmua.org and mail it in.
Pay Late Balances
If you have a past due amount or final bill balance from a previous property, contact CCMUA Customer Service to make payment arrangements and avoid further penalties.
Review Billing and Payment History Online
Log into your online CCMUA account anytime to:
- View current and past bills
- Check your account balance
- Verify payment history
- Update your contact information
- Enroll in AutoPay
Accessing your account online provides full visibility into your billing status and payment activity.
Avoid Late Fees and Service Disruption
Pay your CCMUA bill by the due date to prevent penalties:
- A 10% late fee is charged on any overdue balance.
- Accounts over 90 days past due may have sewer service disconnected.
- A $50 reconnection fee applies if service is interrupted.
- Large overdue balances can be sent to a collection agency.
Payment issues can also negatively impact your credit report.
Get Account Help from CCMUA Customer Service
Contact CCMUA Customer Service at 856-541-3700 for help with:
- Bill or payment questions
- Balance inquiries
- Setting up new service
- Final account statements
- Changing your account mailing address
The knowledgeable CCMUA staff can explain your charges, take payments, and resolve billing problems.
