As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ACT 537
The Act of January 24, 1966, P.L. 1535, as amended, 35 P.S.
§ 750.1 et seq., known as the "Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities
Act."
AUTHORIZED AGENT
A certified sewage enforcement officer, code enforcement
officer, professional engineer, plumbing inspector, municipal secretary,
or any other qualified or licensed person who is delegated by the
Township to carry out the provisions of this article within specified
limits.
BOARD
The Board of Commissioners, Spring Garden Township, York
County, Pennsylvania.
COMMUNITY SEWAGE SYSTEM
Any system, whether publicly or privately owned, for the
collection of sewage from two or more lots, and the treatment and/or
disposal of the sewage on one or more lots or at any other site.
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania (DEP).
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE SYSTEM
A system of piping, tanks, or other facilities serving a
single lot and collecting and disposing of sewage in whole or in part
into the soil or into any waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
or by means of conveyance to another site for final disposal.
MALFUNCTION
The condition occurring when an on-lot system causes pollution
to ground or surface waters, contamination of private or public drinking
water supplies, nuisance problems or is a hazard to public health.
Any septic or holding tank observed to be leaking or any instance
where sewage is backing up into a building connected to the system
is considered a malfunction. Systems shall be considered to be malfunctioning
if any of the conditions noted above occur for any length of time
during any period of the year.
OFFICIAL ACT 537 SEWAGE FACILITIES PLAN
A comprehensive plan for the provision of adequate sewage
disposal systems, adopted by the Township and approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection, as described in and required
by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act. Hereinafter called the "Plan," it shall mean the Spring
Garden Township Act 537 Plan, as amended.
ON-LOT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
A comprehensive set of legal and administrative requirements
encompassing the requirements of this article and other administrative
requirements adopted by the Township to effectively enforce and administer
this article.
ON-LOT SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (OLDS)
Any system for disposal of sewage involving pretreatment
and subsequent disposal of the clarified sewage into the soil for
final treatment and disposal, including both individual sewage systems
and community sewage systems.
PUMPING CERTIFICATION
A properly executed York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority
Sludge/Septage Manifest.
QUALIFIED PUMPER/HAULER
A person or organization licensed by the York County Solid
Waste Authority to conduct septage pumping and hauling within York
County.
REHABILITATION
Work done to modify, alter, repair, enlarge, or replace an
existing OLDS.
SEPTAGE
Any substance pumped out of a septic tank.
SEPTIC SYSTEM REPORT
Pumping certification form to be completed by the qualified
pumper/hauler, a copy of which is forwarded to the Township after
each inspection and/or pumping. The lower portion of the pumping certification
ticket must be completed.
SEWAGE
Any substance that contains any of the waste products or
excrement or other discharge from the bodies of human beings or animals
and any noxious or deleterious substances being harmful or inimical
to the public health, or to animal or aquatic life, or to the use
of water for domestic water supply or for recreation or which constitutes
pollution under the Act of June 22, 1937 (P.L. 1987, No. 94), known
as "The Clean Streams Law," as amended.
SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (SEO)
An official of the Township, DEP certified, who reviews permit
applications and sewage facilities planning modules and issues permits
as authorized by Act 537 and conducts the investigations and inspections
that are necessary to implement Act 537 and the regulations thereunder.
This term includes alternate SEOs who are appointed or so designated
by the Township.
TOWNSHIP
Spring Garden Township, York County, Pennsylvania.