The Board of Supervisors of the township finds that:
(A) Inadequate management of individual and community sewage systems increases surface water pollution, groundwater contamination, the potential of public health problems and general nuisance conditions;
(B) A comprehensive and reasonable program of sewage management regulations is fundamental to the public health, safety and welfare; to the protection of present and future residents of the township; and to the environment of the township; and
(C) The township has the power and duty to ensure adequate sewage treatment facilities for the protection of the public health by preventing the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated sewage and by the long-term administration and maintenance of any and all sewage systems.
(Ord. 207, passed 12-14-2011)