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Borough of Pottstown, PA
Montgomery County
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New Laws (2) Index Notes (1)
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 601]
All holding tanks shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications of the engineer designated by the Borough.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 602]
The owner of a building that utilizes a holding tank shall:
A. 
Maintain a holding tank in conformance with the requirements of this chapter or any ordinance of this Borough and any administrative agency of the State.
B. 
Assume responsibility for the collection, transportation and disposition of the contents therein, subject to the express written consent and approval of the Borough or anyone acting under the direction of the Borough prior to the aforesaid collection, transportation and disposition.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 603]
All holding tanks shall be pumped at times and frequencies as set and established by the Borough.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 604]
All holding tanks shall be sealed or otherwise treated so that no odor may escape therefrom.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 605]
All holding tanks and the areas around same shall be kept free of all contaminants and debris and particularly free of all wastewater.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 606]
In addition to any other remedies provided in this chapter, improper operation and maintenance of holding tanks shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the Borough by either seeking appropriate equitable or legal relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 607]
The collection and transportation of all wastewater from any building utilizing a holding tank shall be done solely by or under the direction and control of the Borough in accordance with applicable parts of § 406 of this chapter and the disposal thereof shall be made only at such site or sites as may be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 608]
The person or entity who or which collects (pumps) wastewater from any holding tank shall be:
A. 
Permitted to do so by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
B. 
Insured as required by the Borough.
C. 
Keep and provide the Borough with records and receipts of the lawful and proper disposal of all wastewater collected.
[Ord. 1840, 12/9/1996, § 609]
The Borough shall have the right and power to fix, alter, charge and collect rates, assessments and other charges in the area served by its facilities at reasonable and uniform rates in accordance with applicable parts of § 311 of this chapter and/or as authorized by applicable law.