The purpose of the sewer bank is to allow limited expansion
of sewers while decreasing the burden on an overtaxed sewer system.
The Taunton sewer system currently experiences overflows during times
of high groundwater and heavy rainfall, and allowing additional flow
into the system without reductions in extraneous flow would worsen
the problem. The sewer bank will ensure that groundwater and rainfall,
or infiltration/inflow (I/I), will be removed in sufficient amounts
to allow additional sanitary sewage to be discharged to the system.
Any existing building within the existing sewer area or needs
area with an on-site wastewater system that is deemed by the Taunton
Board of Health to be a threat to public health shall be allowed to
connect to the sewer system immediately, regardless of the balance
of the sewer bank. Applicable permits shall be required. I/I removal
fees shall still apply.
Should the elimination of the combined sewer overflow structure
(located on West Water Street) occur and the hydraulic capacity of
the sewer system be restored to a condition that will protect the
public's health and safety and function in a manner that will convey
wastewater in an efficient manner within the standard guidelines common
to engineering practice as required by the regulatory agencies of
appropriate jurisdiction, then this article shall be terminated as
approved by order the Municipal Council.