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Chapter 18 Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
(Reserved)
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Preservation, Heritage
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 18 Pt 1
DEFINITIONS
§ 18-101
Definitions.
Ch 18 Pt 2
GENERAL SANITARY REGULATIONS
§ 18-201
Requirements to Make Connection to Sewerage System.
§ 18-202
Exclusivity.
§ 18-203
Prohibitions.
§ 18-204
Use of Privy Vaults, Cesspools, Septic Tanks, Etc.
§ 18-205
Connection of Privy Vaults, Etc., to Sewerage System.
§ 18-206
Notice to Make Connection to Sewerage System.
§ 18-207
Use of Private Sewage Disposal Systems.
Ch 18 Pt 3
BUILDING SEWERS, SEWER LATERALS AND CONNECTIONS
§ 18-301
Permit Required to Make Connection.
§ 18-302
Application for Permit.
§ 18-303
Preconditions for Making a Connection.
§ 18-304
Separate and Independent Connections.
§ 18-305
Construction and Maintenance of Building Sewers and Sewer Laterals.
§ 18-306
Costs Borne by Owner.
§ 18-307
Connection by Township; Costs and Liens.
Ch 18 Pt 4
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS TO SEWERS
§ 18-401
Disconnection of Existing Private Sewage System.
§ 18-402
Inspection of Building Sewer.
§ 18-403
Maintenance of Building Sewers.
§ 18-404
Excavations for Building Sewers.
§ 18-405
Failure to Remedy Unsatisfactory Building Sewers.
§ 18-406
Inspections of Improved Properties and Building Sewers.
Ch 18 Pt 5
USE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND ADMISSION OF SEWAGE AND/OR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
§ 18-501
In General.
§ 18-502
Stormwater, Surface Water, Groundwater, Subsurface Drainage, Etc.
§ 18-503
Floor Drains.
§ 18-504
Restrictions on Wastewater Introduced Into Sewerage System.
§ 18-505
National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
§ 18-506
Limits Established or Reviewed by City POTW.
§ 18-507
Dilution.
§ 18-508
Rights Reserved to Prevent Harmful Discharges.
§ 18-509
Pretreatment.
§ 18-510
(Reserved)
§ 18-511
Grease Interceptors.
§ 18-512
Mechanical Garbage Grinders.
§ 18-513
Maintenance of Pretreatment and Flow-Equalizing Facilities.
§ 18-514
Right to Establish More Stringent Limitations and Requirements.
§ 18-515
Storm Sewers.
§ 18-516
Storage of Hazardous or Controlled Substances.
§ 18-517
Materials Used by Pretreatment Facilities.
Ch 18 Pt 6
CONNECTION PERMITS
§ 18-601
In General.
§ 18-602
Notification of Plumbing Inspector.
Ch 18 Pt 7
INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMITS
§ 18-701
Wastewater Analysis.
§ 18-702
Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirement.
§ 18-703
Wastewater Discharge Permit Application.
§ 18-704
Determination on Permit Application; Reconsideration; Appeals.
§ 18-705
Duration of Permits.
§ 18-706
Content of Permits.
§ 18-707
Modification of Permits.
§ 18-708
Transfer of Permits.
§ 18-709
Revocation of Permits.
§ 18-710
Reissuance of Permits.
§ 18-711
Regulation of Waste Received from Other Jurisdictions.
Ch 18 Pt 8
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
§ 18-801
Baseline Monitoring Reports.
§ 18-802
Compliance Schedule Progress Reports.
§ 18-803
Reports on Compliance With Categorical Pretreatment Standard Deadline.
§ 18-804
Periodic Compliance Reports.
§ 18-805
Reports of Changed Conditions.
§ 18-806
Reports of Potential Problems.
§ 18-807
Reports From Unpermitted Users.
§ 18-808
Notice of Violation/Repeat Sampling and Reporting.
§ 18-809
Analytical Requirements.
§ 18-810
Sample Collection.
§ 18-811
Timing.
§ 18-812
Recordkeeping.
Ch 18 Pt 9
MONITORING AND CONFIDENTIALITY
§ 18-901
Access to Properties Connected to Sewerage System.
§ 18-902
Search Warrants.
§ 18-903
Confidentiality.
Ch 18 Pt 10
REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTATION OF SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES
§ 18-1001
Regulation of Tank Trucks and Similar Equipment.
§ 18-1002
Discharge of Tank Truck Into Sewage System Prohibited.
Ch 18 Pt 11
SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES
§ 18-1101
Imposition of Charges.
§ 18-1102
Billing Basis for Residential Users.
§ 18-1103
Billing Basis for Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Users.
§ 18-1104
User Charge Rates.
§ 18-1105
Multiple Units.
§ 18-1106
Changes of Use or Classification of Improved Property.
§ 18-1107
Reservation of Right to Change Rates and Classifications.
§ 18-1108
Strength of Waste Surcharge.
§ 18-1109
Samples.
§ 18-1110
Billing and Payment.
§ 18-1111
Municipal Claim and Lien and Water Shutoff.
§ 18-1112
Use of Water Not Discharged Into Sewerage System.
Ch 18 Pt 12
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
§ 18-1201
Notification of Violation.
§ 18-1202
Publication of Users in Significant Noncompliance.
§ 18-1203
Consent Agreements.
§ 18-1204
Show Cause Meeting.
§ 18-1205
Compliance Orders.
§ 18-1206
Cease-and-Desist Orders.
§ 18-1207
Performance Bonds.
§ 18-1208
Liability Insurance.
§ 18-1209
Contractor Listing.
§ 18-1210
Administrative Civil Penalties.
§ 18-1211
Water Supply Severance.
§ 18-1212
Emergency Suspensions.
§ 18-1213
Termination of Discharge.
Ch 18 Pt 13
JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
§ 18-1301
Injunctive Relief.
§ 18-1302
Civil Penalties and Remedies.
§ 18-1303
Criminal Penalties.
§ 18-1304
Remedies Nonexclusive.
Ch 18 Pt 14
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS
§ 18-1401
Upset.
§ 18-1402
Prohibited Discharge Standards.
§ 18-1403
Bypass.
Ch 18 Pt 15
ADMINISTRATION OF PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
§ 18-1501
Delegation by Township.
§ 18-1502
Powers, Rights, Privileges, and Obligations Relating to the City or the Manager of Water Resources.
§ 18-1503
Administrative Charges and Fees.
Ch 18 Pt 16
GENERAL MATTERS
§ 18-1601
Owner Responsible for Acts of Tenants and Occupants.
§ 18-1602
Reservation of Right to Adopt Additional Rules and Regulations.
Ch 18 Pt 17
CONNECTION, CUSTOMER FACILITIES AND TAPPING FEES
§ 18-1701
Connection Fees.
§ 18-1702
Customer Facilities Fees.
§ 18-1703
Tapping Fees; Initial Connection.
§ 18-1704
Tapping Fees; Increase in Potential Usage.
§ 18-1705
Tapping Fees; Excess Actual Usage.
§ 18-1706
Tapping Fees; Amount of Fees.
§ 18-1707
Sewer Districts.
Ch 18 Pt 18
PERMITS FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUNITY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
§ 18-1801
Permits.
§ 18-1802
Fees for Permits.
§ 18-1803
Appeals From Refusal to Grant Permits and Inspection of Installations.
§ 18-1804
Penalties.
§ 18-1805
Conflict of Ordinances; Effect on Partial Invalidity.
Ch 18 Pt 19
ON-LOT SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
§ 18-1901
Short Title; Introduction; Purpose.
§ 18-1902
Definitions.
§ 18-1903
Applicability.
§ 18-1904
Permit Requirements.
§ 18-1905
Inspections.
§ 18-1906
Operation of System.
§ 18-1907
Maintenance.
§ 18-1908
System Rehabilitation.
§ 18-1909
Failure to Perform Work; Liens.
§ 18-1910
Disposal of Septage.
§ 18-1911
Violations.
§ 18-1912
Administration.
§ 18-1913
Enforcement Actions.
§ 18-1914
Appeals.
§ 18-1915
Penalties.
§ 18-1916
Severability.
§ 18-1917
Repealer.
§ 18-1918
When Effective.
Ch 18 Pt 20
LEGAL PROVISIONS
§ 18-2001
Exercise of Police Power.
§ 18-2002
Headings.
Ch 18 Pt 21
GRINDER PUMPS
§ 18-2101
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 18-2102
Definitions.
§ 18-2103
Powers of Township.
§ 18-2104
General Provisions.
§ 18-2105
Installation.
§ 18-2106
Operation and Maintenance.
§ 18-2107
Documentation.
§ 18-2108
Gravity Connection.
§ 18-2109
Enforcement.
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22A
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 22B
Transportation Impact Fees
Ch 22C
Standards for Improvements Construction
Ch 23A
Little Lehigh Basin Stormwater Management Ordinance
Ch 23B
Perkiomen Creek Headwaters Act 167 Stormwater Management Ordinance
Ch 23C
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Apx 27A
Flood Hazard Area (Overlay District) Regulations
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Township Boundaries
Apx B
Debt and Bond Issues
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Apx K
Agricultural Areas
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Table 18-11-1
Attachment 2 Table 18-11-2
Attachment 3 - Sanitary Sewer Districts Map
Part 1
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 18-101
Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 2
GENERAL SANITARY REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 18-201
Requirements to Make Connection to Sewerage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-202
Exclusivity.
chevron_right
§ 18-203
Prohibitions.
chevron_right
§ 18-204
Use of Privy Vaults, Cesspools, Septic Tanks, Etc.
chevron_right
§ 18-205
Connection of Privy Vaults, Etc., to Sewerage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-206
Notice to Make Connection to Sewerage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-207
Use of Private Sewage Disposal Systems.
chevron_right
Part 3
BUILDING SEWERS, SEWER LATERALS AND CONNECTIONS
chevron_right
§ 18-301
Permit Required to Make Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-302
Application for Permit.
chevron_right
§ 18-303
Preconditions for Making a Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-304
Separate and Independent Connections.
chevron_right
§ 18-305
Construction and Maintenance of Building Sewers and Sewer Laterals.
chevron_right
§ 18-306
Costs Borne by Owner.
chevron_right
§ 18-307
Connection by Township; Costs and Liens.
chevron_right
Part 4
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS TO SEWERS
chevron_right
§ 18-401
Disconnection of Existing Private Sewage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-402
Inspection of Building Sewer.
chevron_right
§ 18-403
Maintenance of Building Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 18-404
Excavations for Building Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 18-405
Failure to Remedy Unsatisfactory Building Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 18-406
Inspections of Improved Properties and Building Sewers.
chevron_right
Part 5
USE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND ADMISSION OF SEWAGE AND/OR INDUSTRIAL WASTE
chevron_right
§ 18-501
In General.
chevron_right
§ 18-502
Stormwater, Surface Water, Groundwater, Subsurface Drainage, Etc.
chevron_right
§ 18-503
Floor Drains.
chevron_right
§ 18-504
Restrictions on Wastewater Introduced Into Sewerage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-505
National Categorical Pretreatment Standards.
chevron_right
§ 18-506
Limits Established or Reviewed by City POTW.
chevron_right
§ 18-507
Dilution.
chevron_right
§ 18-508
Rights Reserved to Prevent Harmful Discharges.
chevron_right
§ 18-509
Pretreatment.
chevron_right
§ 18-510
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 18-511
Grease Interceptors.
chevron_right
§ 18-512
Mechanical Garbage Grinders.
chevron_right
§ 18-513
Maintenance of Pretreatment and Flow-Equalizing Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 18-514
Right to Establish More Stringent Limitations and Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-515
Storm Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 18-516
Storage of Hazardous or Controlled Substances.
chevron_right
§ 18-517
Materials Used by Pretreatment Facilities.
chevron_right
Part 6
CONNECTION PERMITS
chevron_right
§ 18-601
In General.
chevron_right
§ 18-602
Notification of Plumbing Inspector.
chevron_right
Part 7
INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMITS
chevron_right
§ 18-701
Wastewater Analysis.
chevron_right
§ 18-702
Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirement.
chevron_right
§ 18-703
Wastewater Discharge Permit Application.
chevron_right
§ 18-704
Determination on Permit Application; Reconsideration; Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 18-705
Duration of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-706
Content of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-707
Modification of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-708
Transfer of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-709
Revocation of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-710
Reissuance of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-711
Regulation of Waste Received from Other Jurisdictions.
chevron_right
Part 8
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 18-801
Baseline Monitoring Reports.
chevron_right
§ 18-802
Compliance Schedule Progress Reports.
chevron_right
§ 18-803
Reports on Compliance With Categorical Pretreatment Standard Deadline.
chevron_right
§ 18-804
Periodic Compliance Reports.
chevron_right
§ 18-805
Reports of Changed Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 18-806
Reports of Potential Problems.
chevron_right
§ 18-807
Reports From Unpermitted Users.
chevron_right
§ 18-808
Notice of Violation/Repeat Sampling and Reporting.
chevron_right
§ 18-809
Analytical Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-810
Sample Collection.
chevron_right
§ 18-811
Timing.
chevron_right
§ 18-812
Recordkeeping.
chevron_right
Part 9
MONITORING AND CONFIDENTIALITY
chevron_right
§ 18-901
Access to Properties Connected to Sewerage System.
chevron_right
§ 18-902
Search Warrants.
chevron_right
§ 18-903
Confidentiality.
chevron_right
Part 10
REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTATION OF SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES
chevron_right
§ 18-1001
Regulation of Tank Trucks and Similar Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 18-1002
Discharge of Tank Truck Into Sewage System Prohibited.
chevron_right
Part 11
SEWER RENTALS AND CHARGES
chevron_right
§ 18-1101
Imposition of Charges.
chevron_right
§ 18-1102
Billing Basis for Residential Users.
chevron_right
§ 18-1103
Billing Basis for Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Users.
chevron_right
§ 18-1104
User Charge Rates.
chevron_right
§ 18-1105
Multiple Units.
chevron_right
§ 18-1106
Changes of Use or Classification of Improved Property.
chevron_right
§ 18-1107
Reservation of Right to Change Rates and Classifications.
chevron_right
§ 18-1108
Strength of Waste Surcharge.
chevron_right
§ 18-1109
Samples.
chevron_right
§ 18-1110
Billing and Payment.
chevron_right
§ 18-1111
Municipal Claim and Lien and Water Shutoff.
chevron_right
§ 18-1112
Use of Water Not Discharged Into Sewerage System.
chevron_right
Part 12
ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
chevron_right
§ 18-1201
Notification of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 18-1202
Publication of Users in Significant Noncompliance.
chevron_right
§ 18-1203
Consent Agreements.
chevron_right
§ 18-1204
Show Cause Meeting.
chevron_right
§ 18-1205
Compliance Orders.
chevron_right
§ 18-1206
Cease-and-Desist Orders.
chevron_right
§ 18-1207
Performance Bonds.
chevron_right
§ 18-1208
Liability Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 18-1209
Contractor Listing.
chevron_right
§ 18-1210
Administrative Civil Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-1211
Water Supply Severance.
chevron_right
§ 18-1212
Emergency Suspensions.
chevron_right
§ 18-1213
Termination of Discharge.
chevron_right
Part 13
JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
chevron_right
§ 18-1301
Injunctive Relief.
chevron_right
§ 18-1302
Civil Penalties and Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 18-1303
Criminal Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-1304
Remedies Nonexclusive.
chevron_right
Part 14
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS
chevron_right
§ 18-1401
Upset.
chevron_right
§ 18-1402
Prohibited Discharge Standards.
chevron_right
§ 18-1403
Bypass.
chevron_right
Part 15
ADMINISTRATION OF PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
chevron_right
§ 18-1501
Delegation by Township.
chevron_right
§ 18-1502
Powers, Rights, Privileges, and Obligations Relating to the City or the Manager of Water Resources.
chevron_right
§ 18-1503
Administrative Charges and Fees.
chevron_right
Part 16
GENERAL MATTERS
chevron_right
§ 18-1601
Owner Responsible for Acts of Tenants and Occupants.
chevron_right
§ 18-1602
Reservation of Right to Adopt Additional Rules and Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 17
CONNECTION, CUSTOMER FACILITIES AND TAPPING FEES
chevron_right
§ 18-1701
Connection Fees.
chevron_right
§ 18-1702
Customer Facilities Fees.
chevron_right
§ 18-1703
Tapping Fees; Initial Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-1704
Tapping Fees; Increase in Potential Usage.
chevron_right
§ 18-1705
Tapping Fees; Excess Actual Usage.
chevron_right
§ 18-1706
Tapping Fees; Amount of Fees.
chevron_right
§ 18-1707
Sewer Districts.
chevron_right
Part 18
PERMITS FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUNITY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
chevron_right
§ 18-1801
Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-1802
Fees for Permits.
chevron_right
§ 18-1803
Appeals From Refusal to Grant Permits and Inspection of Installations.
chevron_right
§ 18-1804
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-1805
Conflict of Ordinances; Effect on Partial Invalidity.
chevron_right
Part 19
ON-LOT SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
chevron_right
§ 18-1901
Short Title; Introduction; Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 18-1902
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 18-1903
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 18-1904
Permit Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 18-1905
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 18-1906
Operation of System.
chevron_right
§ 18-1907
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 18-1908
System Rehabilitation.
chevron_right
§ 18-1909
Failure to Perform Work; Liens.
chevron_right
§ 18-1910
Disposal of Septage.
chevron_right
§ 18-1911
Violations.
chevron_right
§ 18-1912
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 18-1913
Enforcement Actions.
chevron_right
§ 18-1914
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 18-1915
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 18-1916
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 18-1917
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 18-1918
When Effective.
chevron_right
Part 20
LEGAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
§ 18-2001
Exercise of Police Power.
chevron_right
§ 18-2002
Headings.
chevron_right
Part 21
GRINDER PUMPS
chevron_right
§ 18-2101
Purpose and Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 18-2102
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 18-2103
Powers of Township.
chevron_right
§ 18-2104
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 18-2105
Installation.
chevron_right
§ 18-2106
Operation and Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 18-2107
Documentation.
chevron_right
§ 18-2108
Gravity Connection.
chevron_right
§ 18-2109
Enforcement.
chevron_right