The purpose of this Part 7 of the chapter is to provide for the management and/or ownership and operation, maintenance, inspection and rehabilitation of community water systems, both on-lot and located off site, and to establish penalties and appeal procedures necessary for the proper administration of such a program.
This Part 7 of the chapter applies to any person, partnership or corporation who or which is the owner or agent of the owner of a community water system, as governed by the Department of Environmental Protection, and the administration and management of each such facility.
Definitions are in Part 1.
A. 
Any person who is the owner (public or private) of any building and/or community water system serving as a means of water distribution within the Township is subject to all requirements in this Part 7 of the chapter.
B. 
The owner shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits from the Township, DEP and any other agencies requiring permits for an installation of a community water system and its operation and maintenance.
A. 
The owners of all community water systems existing and permitted by DEP shall secure from the Department a permit for continued operation if and when required to do so by the Department.
B. 
No permit for continued operation of a community water system shall be issued unless and until the Department shall determine that:
(1) 
The system and its appurtenances have been designed and installed pursuant to plans and specifications prepared by a licensed professional engineer and approved by DEP.
(2) 
The system has been and is currently being operated pursuant to a permit approved by DEP.
(3) 
The system will be operated and maintained in the future pursuant to the DEP requirements of Title 25.
(4) 
The owner of the system has entered into a written agreement with the Township, with appropriate bond or escrow account, respecting operation and maintenance activities and requirements water management program requirements, and method for integrating the system into the comprehensive water program of the Township.
(5) 
The owner shall have filed with the Department a full and complete permit application form and paid the required permit fee.
C. 
All permits for continued operations shall expire in accordance with the written agreement.
D. 
The permit application shall be on a form provided by the Department and shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(1) 
Type of water facility, including source, treatment and distribution method.
(2) 
Identification and mapping of the location of the system on a site plan, and with a recorded deed reference.
(3) 
Description of operation and maintenance requirements of the system.
(4) 
Designation of person responsible for operation and maintenance activities and the legal and financial arrangements necessary for assumption of this responsibility.
(5) 
A copy of the plans and specifications of the system meeting the applicable standards established by DEP and approved by DEP.
(6) 
Documented evidence that the system was installed pursuant to the plans and specifications approved by DEP.
(7) 
A copy of all permits issued by DEP.
(8) 
Documented evidence that the system has been and is currently being operated in accordance with the provisions of the permits.
(9) 
A copy of all reports, test results and plant operator's reports submitted to DEP since the system went into operation.
(10) 
A copy of all reports, notices of violations and correspondence received from DEP since the system went into operation.
(11) 
A copy of any and all contracts entered into between the owner and any other person, firm or legal entity respecting operations and/or maintenance of the system.
(12) 
Written permission of the owner permitting the Township, its authorized servants, agents and employees to enter upon the property to inspect the system, observe its operation and secure such test samples as deemed appropriate by the Department and to permit such inspections and test sampling at least quarterly thereafter.
(13) 
Any and all additional information required to demonstrate the owners compliance with DEP regulations.
(14) 
Any and all additional information deemed necessary by the Department.
A. 
No community water system shall be installed, operated or maintained in the Township after the adoption of this chapter unless and until the owner shall secure from the Department:
(1) 
A permit for installation; and
(2) 
A permit for operation.
B. 
No permit for installation shall be issued unless and until the Department shall determine that:
(1) 
The proposed system and its appurtenances meet the applicable design and other standards established by DEP.
(2) 
The owner of the system has entered into a written agreement with the Department, with appropriate bond or escrow account, respecting operation and maintenance activities and requirements, water management program requirements and method for integrating the system into the comprehensive water program of the Township.
(3) 
The owner shall have filed with the Department a full and complete permit application form and paid the required permit fee.
C. 
The permit application for a permit for installation shall be on a form provided by the Department and shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(1) 
Type and manufacturer of water facility, including source, treatment and distribution methods, including model number of all components.
(2) 
Identification and mapping of the location of the system on a site plan and with a recorded deed reference.
(3) 
Description of operation and maintenance requirements of the system.
(4) 
Designation of person responsible for installation and the legal and financial arrangements entered into to assure installation.
(5) 
A copy of the plans and specifications of the system meeting the applicable standards established by DEP and approved by DEP.
(6) 
A copy of all permits issued by DEP.
(7) 
A copy of any and all contracts entered into between the owner and any other person, firm or legal entity respecting operations and/or maintenance of the system.
(8) 
Written permission of the owner permitting the Township, its authorized servants, agents and employees to enter upon the property to inspect the system, observe its operation and secure such test samples as deemed appropriate by the Department and permit such inspections and test sampling at least quarterly thereafter.
(9) 
Any and all additional information required to demonstrate the owner's compliance with DEP regulations.
(10) 
Any and all additional information deemed necessary by the Department for adequate review of the proposal.
D. 
The permit application for a permit for operation shall be on a form provided by the Department and shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(1) 
Certification that the system and its appurtenances have been installed in accordance with the issued permit for installation, tested and is ready to be placed in operation.
(2) 
Designation of person responsible for operation and maintenance activities and the legal and financial arrangements necessary for assumption of this responsibility.
(3) 
A copy of any and all contracts entered into between the owner and any other person, firm or legal entity respecting operations and/or maintenance of the system.
(4) 
Written plan for regular and periodic sampling and testing of the system to determine that it is being operated in accordance with the permit and submission of copies of the results to DEP and the Department.
(5) 
Written plan for regular and periodic inspections and maintenance of the system and its appurtenances.
E. 
All permits for operations shall expire each year in accordance with the written agreement.
The Township establishes the following required fees, reserving the right to hereafter periodically revise, amend and change any or all of the required fees:
A. 
Existing community water systems.
(1) 
Initial permit for continued operation to cover application review and inspection of system: a permit fee of $2,500, plus reimbursement to the Township of all expenses, including engineering and legal, actually incurred in negotiating and preparing the written agreement required pursuant to § 184-112B(4) hereof.
(2) 
An annual permit and inspection fee, payable in advance upon application for initial permit or for annual renewal, to cover annual inspections and testings by the Department to assure the system's compliance with permit: a fee of $1,500.
(3) 
Reimbursement to the Department for any and all required emergency responses: the actual expenses incurred by the Township.
B. 
New community water systems.
(1) 
Fee for permit for installation to cover application review and inspections during installation: a permit fee of $2,500, plus reimbursement to the Township of all expenses, including engineering and legal, actually incurred in negotiating and preparing the written agreement required pursuant to § 184-113B(2).
(2) 
An annual permit and inspection fee, payable in advance upon application for initial operation permit or for annual renewal, to cover annual inspections and testings by the Township to assure the system's compliance with the permit: a fee of $1,500.
(3) 
Reimbursement to the Department for any and all required emergency responses: the actual expenses incurred by the Township.
A. 
Sampling and testing.
(1) 
During the first or initial year of operation of the system, the owner shall cause to be made, at least quarterly, an inspection by an authorized factory representative of the manufacturer of the system or by a registered professional engineer retained by the owner and approved by the Township. This inspection shall include, among other things, all necessary sampling and testing.
(2) 
After the first year of operation and thereafter for so long as the system shall remain in operation, the inspection, sampling and testing, as specified in Subsection A(1) above, shall be conducted each six months or more frequently if required by DEP.
(3) 
The results and/or reports of each inspection and the certifications of each laboratory testing shall be submitted by the owner to the Township at the Township's monthly public meeting following the owner's receipt of the report and/or certification.
(4) 
In the event that any report and/or any certification shall indicate that the system is not operating in compliance with DEP regulations and/or permits or with Township regulations and/or permits, the owner shall:
(a) 
Advise the Township in writing what measures will be taken to correct the system;
(b) 
Undertake and complete any and all required maintenance and repairs necessary to correct the system within 30 days of the report or certification; and
(c) 
Obtain and submit to the Township a certification from a registered professional engineer that the required maintenance and repairs have been completed and that the system is functioning in accordance with DEP and the Township regulations and permits.
B. 
The Township shall have the right to inspect and test the system as often as deemed necessary to verify that the system is designed, installed, operated and maintained in compliance with DEP and Township requirements and permits, including without limitation:
(1) 
Inspections prior to start of construction of the system, during construction and upon completion of construction to determine that installation has been in accordance with all permits issued.
(2) 
Inspection at the time the system is started up and placed in operation to determine that it is operating in accordance with all permits issued.
(3) 
Inspection at least annually to determine that the system is being maintained and operated in accordance with all permits issued.
(4) 
Inspection following required maintenance and repairs to the system by the owner to correct deficiencies in the system referred to in Subsection A(4) above to determine that the required maintenance and repairs have been made and that the system is functioning in accordance with DEP and Township regulations and permits.
(5) 
Inspection at any time that the owner fails or refuses to conduct the inspections and/or testing required by Subsection A above and/or fails or refuses to submit to the Township the reports or certifications required by Subsection A above.
C. 
The inspections to be made by the Township shall be of the entire system and its appurtenances (source, treatment and distribution), including electrical, mechanical and chemical components; collection, conveyance piping and pressure lines; alarm and flow recorder devices; pumps; disinfection equipment and related safety items.
A. 
Any person being the owner(s) or agent of the owner of a community water system found to be violating any provision of this Part 7 of the chapter shall be served by the Township with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within a period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
B. 
Any offender who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in § 184-116A shall be guilty of a summary offense, and on conviction thereof, shall be fined in the amount not exceeding $1,000 for each violation. Each day on which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense. Fines shall be paid to the Township. Such fines and penalties may be collected by suit or summary proceedings brought in the name of the Township.
A. 
All community water systems are subject to the applicable sections of this chapter, and owners shall provide to the Township:
(1) 
Name and address of owners of privately owned systems.
(2) 
Name and address of all users of privately owned systems.
(3) 
Name and address of contractor engaged to operate and maintain privately owned water system.
(4) 
Assessment of liability for expenses for system user.
B. 
Information to be provided to Township.
(1) 
No privately owned water system shall be installed, constructed or operated without the owners providing to the Township the following:
(a) 
Agreements that assign system users equal liability for expenses incurred by the Township or its authorized agent if the privately owned system has been declared in violation of municipal, state or federal statutes, ordinances or rules and regulations.
(b) 
A fee schedule has been established for all system users of which an assigned percentage of the users monthly cost shall be deposited in a Township escrow account.
(c) 
A forfeiture bond escrow or other equity has been provided to the Township equal to 50% of the cost of the water system.
(2) 
The above provision shall be retroactive and shall apply to the operation of existing water systems.
C. 
The Township or its authorized agent may exercise its right to secure any escrow fund, forfeiture bond or equity provided by the owner or owners of the system, provided;
(1) 
The Township finds it necessary to protect the general welfare and public health of its citizens; or
(2) 
Is ordered by DEP; or
(3) 
The owner of the system has been cited or convicted of a violation of Township, state or federal laws, ordinances or rules and regulations.
D. 
Forfeiture bonds, escrow accounts or other equity required by this chapter shall be used only for the direct or indirect expenses incurred by the Township or its authorized agent for the maintenance, rehabilitation or repair of the system and associated fines, penalties or suits in equity.
E. 
Forfeiture bonds, escrow or other equity may be reduced in amounts equal to that accumulated in the escrow account.
All community water systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards as set forth by the Township.
A. 
All community water systems shall be subject to inspection, both during construction and operation, by the Township or its authorized agent.
B. 
The Township or its authorized agent may inspect as deemed necessary any component of any water system to determine its compliance with the Township standards and/or its operation.
C. 
The Township or its authorized agent may sample any waters in the system.
D. 
The owner(s) of a private system shall be provided by the Township or its authorized agent with a copy of the inspection report.
A. 
The owner(s) of a private water system shall contract with a certified operator for the day-to-day operation of its system.
B. 
The owner(s) of a private system shall contract with an acceptable contractor for required maintenance.
C. 
The owner(s) of a community water system shall provide the Township with copies of operation and maintenance contracts.
D. 
The owner(s) will supply the Township with copies of all reports with regard to operations and testing in a timely basis.