1. An initial inspection and subsequent periodic inspections of a sewage system shall be conducted when a sewage system is pumped. Inspections shall be conducted by a qualified pumper/hauler for the purpose of determining the functional status of a sewage system. The individual property owner shall contact and make arrangements directly with the pumper/hauler for the inspection of a sewage system.
2. The qualified pumper/hauler shall complete Sections A thru E of the York County Sludge/Septage Manifest and Report. The owner shall provide a copy of the said report to the Township within 30 days of the inspection.
3. An authorized agent of the Township shall inspect a sewage system known to be, or suspected to be malfunctioning. Should the said inspection reveal that the sewage system is malfunctioning, the Township's authorized agent shall take action to require the correction of the malfunction.
A. An authorized agent of the Township may inspect any sewage system at any time upon reasonable notice to the owner or occupant of the property. "Reasonable notice" shall mean at least 24 hours advance notice, either oral or written, except in cases of emergency where an imminent health hazard exists.
B. An authorized agent of the Township shall have the right to enter upon land for the purpose of inspections as described above.
C. Inspections by an authorized agent of the Township may include a physical tour of the property, the taking of samples from surface water, wells or other ground water sources, the sampling of contents of the sewage system itself and/or the introduction of a traceable substance into the interior plumbing of the structure served to ascertain the path and ultimate destination of wastewater generated in the structure.
(Ord. 2005-05, 10/10/2005, § 3)