The purpose of this article is to establish procedures for the
installation, use and maintenance of sewage grinder pumps and any
associated force mains or low-pressure laterals. It is hereby declared
that the enactment of this article is necessary for the protection,
benefit and preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the Borough.
The connection of existing properties or proposed land development
to an existing or proposed sewerage system through the use of sewage
grinder pumps, their associated low-pressure laterals, and/or force
mains shall only occur after an Official Plan revision to the Municipality's
Act 537 Plan, approved by both the Borough and Department, designates
that the proposed properties be served by such a connection.
From and after the enactment of this article, it shall be the
responsibility of any property owner whose property is served in whole
or in part by a grinder pump who shall convey his, her, or its property
to another, to disclose to the new owner, prior to the sale of the
property, that the property is served by such grinder pump equipment
and that the said grinder pump is in good operating condition. Any
property owners who violate this article by failing to disclose this
information and/or fail to certify to the authorized agent that proper
notification has occurred shall be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000
for each such violation.