[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201; as amended by Ord. 266, 9/17/2007]
1. 
Terms Defined.
SPRAY IRRIGATION
Any system or group of systems which serve one or more residential units and/or lots or serve an industrial or commercial facility in which wastewater (generally following secondary treatment or appropriate pretreatment in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements) is applied to the land for further treatment through pressurized sprinkler systems.
2. 
Other Definitions. All other words and terms, when used in this Part, shall have the meaning set forth in Title 25, Chapter 73, "Standards for Sewage Disposal Facilities," of the DEP Bureau of Water Quality Management Publications No. 31, "Spray Irrigation Manual" (hereinafter referred to a "Spray Irrigation Manual") and No. 1 "Sewerage Manual" (hereinafter referred to as "Sewerage Manual") of DEP.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201]
1. 
The provisions of this Part shall apply to all persons installing and/or operating a spray irrigation system in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
2. 
Prior to construction of a spray irrigation system, written approval of the proposed facilities shall be received from the Wrightstown Township Board of Supervisors (hereinafter referred to as "Board"), in accordance with requirements of this Part.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201; as amended by Ord. 266, 9/17/2007]
1. 
Spray irrigation systems shall meet all applicable requirements of DEP rules and regulations and this Part.
2. 
The guideline criteria set forth in the "Spray Irrigation Manual" and "Sewerage Manual" shall be considered as minimum standards in the design, construction and operation of spray irrigation systems. It must be recognized that the criteria for the design, construction and operation of spray irrigation systems shall not always be limited to the guideline requirements, but must meet the needs of particular situations. Therefore, the Board will apply more stringent criteria when, in its judgement, its use is justified.
3. 
The design, construction, and operation requirements for individual (single lot) spray irrigation system shall be in general compliance with this Part as modified by the Board for the particular situation.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201; as amended by Ord. 266, 9/17/2007]
1. 
Persons considering the use of spray irrigation within Wrightstown Township shall submit the following information to the Board with the planning module for land development so that the general acceptability of the proposed system may be determined:
A. 
Short statement of the nature of the project.
B. 
Brief feasibility report setting forth the following:
(1) 
Water supply system.
(2) 
Waste water load and flow characteristics.
(3) 
Degree and method of treatment prior to irrigation.
(4) 
Sizing of irrigation field.
(5) 
Map showing location of treatment and irrigation field including the features stated in Module 5A - Phase 1, Groundwater Information Item 1C on Page 5A-2.
(6) 
Map showing soil series for irrigation field.
(7) 
Controls for winter operation.
(8) 
Buffer zone considerations.
(9) 
Proposed method for ownership and maintenance of sewage system.
C. 
The following sections from DEP Modules. Please note that these modules will supplement the information presented in the feasibility report.
(1) 
"Ground Water Module" - 5A "Location" - Items A and C.
(2) 
"Spray Irritation Module" - 22 "Treatment, Storage, Spray Field, Operation, and Vegetative Cover Management."
D. 
After submission of the above data, a preliminary site review shall be conducted with representatives of DEP and the Board. All equipment required for site review shall be furnished by persons considering the use of spray irrigation.
2. 
After reviewing the above information, the applicant will be notified as to whether the Board will grant preliminary approval for a revision or supplement to Wrightstown Township's Official Sewage Facilities Plan (hereinafter referred to as Plan). If preliminary approval is granted, the applicant must submit an application in accordance to the Plan. If preliminary approval is not granted, the Board will not consider or review an application. The preliminary approval does not assure that the Board will grant a revision or supplement to the Plan.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201]
1. 
To apply for written approval from the Board after preliminary approval is granted, the applicant must submit to the Board, application forms, design report, modules, and construction drawings and specifications, as required by the "Spray Irrigation Manual" and "Sewerage Manual" with the following additional information included in the design report:
A. 
A detailed narrative shall be prepared discussing the present groundwater flow and quality in the vicinity of the site and the possible effects the proposed wastewater discharge will have on it. Particular attention should be given to the nitrogen loading on the groundwater resulting from the proposed system.
B. 
A detailed narrative shall be prepared discussing the proposed water supply system and the effects of the spray irrigation system on the proposed water supply system, individual water supply(s) or water supply systems which may be influenced by the spray irrigation system.
C. 
A detailed narrative shall be prepared discussing the possibility of the development of groundwater mounds based on the hydrogeologic and soil investigations of the site.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201; as amended by Ord. 266, 9/17/2007]
1. 
Monitoring points, information, sampling, testing, and reporting shall be in accordance with the requirements of the "Spray Irrigation Manual" and the DEP permit.
2. 
Two copies of DEP Module 5A, "Phase II Groundwater Quality Monitoring Information" must be submitted to the Board within 60 days of receipt of construction and operational permits from DEP.
3. 
Two copies of all quarterly and annual chemical analysis for spray irrigation must be submitted to the Board in accordance with requirements set forth in the "Spray Irrigation Manual" and permit from DEP.
4. 
The quarterly and annual samples taken from the monitoring points shall be by a laboratory approved by the state and analyzed by a laboratory approved by the state. Two samples taken at a minimum of two-week intervals shall be taken, analyzed and submitted to the Board prior to any discharge to the spray irrigation system. The samples must be taken at random without prior notice to the property owner.
5. 
If significant variations in groundwater quality is noticed after the spray irrigation system is placed in operation, additional samples may be required by the Board at the owner's expense. If the groundwater quality deteriorates to a degree that it does not meet state and/or national drinking water regulations as indicated by the monitoring points, (Environmental Protection Agency, Title 40, Part (41)), the Board will require the preparation of a pollution prevention report.
6. 
Designated representatives of the board shall be permitted:
A. 
To enter upon the premises in which a spray irrigation system is located or in which any records are required to be kept under terms and conditions of the DEP permit.
B. 
To have access to and copy any records required to be kept under terms and conditions of the DEP permits.
C. 
To inspect any monitoring equipment or method required by the DEP permit.
D. 
To sample the wastewater at any point in the system and from the monitoring points.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201]
1. 
When so ordered by the Board, the owner(s) of the spray irrigation system must prepare and submit a pollution prevention report. This is applicable to all spray irrigation systems constructed or permitted prior and subsequent to the adoption of this Part. The report shall consider the consequences of and provide for the prevention of contamination of any existing proposed or future water supply system which excesses the state and/or national drinking water regulations.
2. 
The Board may require the preparation of a pollution prevention report when:
A. 
Groundwater breakouts occur in the area.
B. 
There are overflows and/or runoffs from the collection system, pumping stations, treatment facilities, or spray irrigation systems.
C. 
The treatment facilities do not provide the required degree of treatment.
D. 
The groundwater quality deteriorates to a degree that it does not meet state and/or national drinking water regulations.
3. 
During the preparation of the pollution report, the Board may order that all spray or other discharge be stopped and that the owner, at his expense, begin operation as a holding tank, pumping the tank at regular intervals to avoid any further discharge or contamination as defined in Subsection 2 above.
4. 
Subject to the findings of the pollution prevention report, the Board may require discontinuance of use of the spray irrigation system, upgrading of the treatment of the wastewater prior to entering the spray irrigation system or other corrective measures, when in the Board's judgement, there is evidence of a threat to health.
5. 
The report shall include, but not be limited to the following:
A. 
Review past history of the system.
B. 
Review past history of data from monitoring points.
C. 
Review water quality of existing water supply systems.
D. 
Review effects of groundwater dilution and dispersion.
E. 
Analyze the needs for additional treatment of wastewater prior to discharge to spray irrigation system.
F. 
Analyze the effects of relocating or enlarging the spray irrigation system.
G. 
Analyze the need for a spare part, maintenance, and inspection program including a personnel training program.
H. 
Analyze the need for a chain of command for responsibility and supervision for all aspects of the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the system.
I. 
Analyze the information under the above items.
J. 
Propose a prevention program to avoid possible contamination of influenced water supply.
K. 
Schedule to implement the necessary corrections, training, communication work, and other phases of the prevention program.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201]
The Board of Supervisors shall by resolution establish fees for the review of applications for revision of the Township's Act 537 Plan to permit spray irrigation and for monitoring spray irrigation systems pursuant to the provisions of this Part.
[Ord. 114, 1/21/1991, § 201; as amended by Ord. 266, 9/17/2007]
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before a magisterial district judge in the manner provided for the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.