The purpose of this article is to establish procedures for the
installation, use and maintenance of sewage grinder pumps and any
associated force mains or low-pressure laterals. It is hereby declared
that the enactment of this article is necessary for the protection,
benefit and preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of West Brandywine Township.
When applicable, the connection of existing properties or a
proposed new land development to an existing or proposed sewer system
shall occur only after an official plan revision to the Township's
Act 537 Plan, approved by both the Township and DEP.
The Township and the Authority are hereby authorized and empowered
to adopt such rules and regulations concerning the use and maintenance
of grinder pump systems which they may deem necessary from time to
time to effect the purposes herein. The Township and the Authority
are hereby authorized and empowered to take such other actions as
are necessary, including, but not limited to, requiring property owners
to enter an agreement with the Township and/or the Authority to assure
proper operation and maintenance of grinder pump systems.
In addition to any other remedies provided in this article, any violation of §
148-20 above shall constitute a nuisance and shall be abated by the Township by either seeking mitigation of the nuisance or appropriate equitable or legal relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.