The Authority claims that part of the reason for this project is, “to help protect our environment.” Isn’t it true that a septic system poses no more danger than public sewage treatment facilities?
First of all, many of the on-site systems in our Township are not built to current standards and most are not maintained as required by Township Ordinance and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) recommendations. In fact, most people think that as long as their on-site system is not over flowing or backing up it is working properly. The fact is that on-site systems have and will continue to fail. The consequences of these failures are health threats to the owner and neighbors, possible contamination of ground water supplies, and very expensive replacement. As required by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537), every municipality in Pennsylvania. must develop and submit to PA DEP a comprehensive plan to address current and future sewage disposal needs. In the long term, the best and most effective way to dispose of sewage is a public sewer system. Also the DEP, based on Federal Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations, establishes treatment criteria so that the out flow from sewage treatment plants is safe to be released back into the environment.

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1. The letter I just received is the first I have heard of new sewers. Why weren’t we kept informed?
2. The Authority claims that part of the reason for this project is, “to help protect our environment.” Isn’t it true that a septic system poses no more danger than public sewage treatment facilities?
3. Doesn’t the Authority know that there is a recession and this project will be difficult for many to afford?
4. How can the Sewer Authority force residents to connect if their current system is working fine and they don’t want to?
5. Why is Mr. Donze doing this?
6. Has there been any provision for public comment on the plan?
7. I do not share the Sewer Authority’s contention that a central sewer system is better for the local ecology; I have read far too many stories of such systems causing terrible problems.
8. Why are you installing a low-pressure system (LPSS) versus a gravity system?
9. What type of pump will be installed?
10. How much will the pump cost me?
11. Will financing be available?
12. Who will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the pump?
13. Where will the pump be located?
14. How much power will the pump use?
15. What will happen to my pump during power outages?
16. How will I know if there is a problem with my pump and whom would I call if I do experience problems?
17. What do I need to do with my existing septic system?
18. Will you be disturbing my property (ex: driveways, landscaping) during the installation of the system?
19. Will there be any odors associated with the pump?
20. What will the pump look like when it is installed?
21. Will I be able to use my existing basement-plumbing configuration?
22. What type of power will be required for the installation of the pump?
23. Will my taxes increase when sewers are installed?