Chapter 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal

Part 1
On-Lot Disposal Systems

A.   Conventional Systems

§ 18-101.   Administration

§ 18-102.   Issuance of Permits

§ 18-103.   Permit Fee

B.   Holding Tanks

§ 18-111.   Purpose

§ 18-112.   Definitions

§ 18-113.   Rights and Privileges Granted

§ 18-114.   Rules and Regulations

§ 18-115.   Rules and Regulations to Be in Conformity with Applicable Law

§ 18-116.   Rates and Charges

§ 18-117.   Exclusiveness of Rights and Privileges

§ 18-118.   Duties of Improved Property Owner

§ 18-119.   Violations

§ 18-120.   Abatement of Nuisances

Part 2
Mandatory Sewer Connection

§ 18-201.   Definitions

§ 18-202.   Connections Required

§ 18-203.   Discontinuance of Private Sewer System

§ 18-204.   Erecting, Constructing, Using or Maintaining a Privy, Cesspool, Sinkhole or Septic Tank

§ 18-205.   Connection Fee; Permit

§ 18-206.   Failure to Comply; Performance of Work by Township

§ 18-207.   Penalties

§ 18-208.   Granting to the Authority

Part 3
Uniform Requirements for Direct and Indirect Contributors to the Waste Water Collection and Treatment System

A.   General Provisions

§ 18-301.   Purpose and Policy

§ 18-302.   Definitions

B.   Regulations

§ 18-311.   General Prohibitions

§ 18-312.   National Categorical Limits Override

§ 18-313.   Prohibition on Pass Through and Interference

§ 18-314.   Local Limits and Local Equivalent Categorical Limits

§ 18-315.   State Requirements

§ 18-316.   Township’s Right of Revision

§ 18-317.   Excessive Dilution

§ 18-318.   Prohibition on Discharge of Stormwater and Cooling Water

C.   Fees

§ 18-321.   Purpose

§ 18-322.   Charges and Fees

§ 18-323.   Surcharges

D.   Pretreatment Requirements for Industrial Users

§ 18-331.   Pretreatment Requirement

§ 18-332.   WVSA Approval for Pretreatment

§ 18-333.   Permit Requirement

§ 18-334.   Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Provisions

§ 18-335.   Permit Application Process

§ 18-336.   Modification of Permit

§ 18-337.   Classifications of Dischargers

§ 18-338.   Grease and Sediment Traps for Class IV Users

§ 18-339.   Standard Designs

§ 18-340.   Inspection

§ 18-341.   Operation and Maintenance of Pretreatment Facilities

§ 18-342.   Flow Measurement

§ 18-343.   WVSA Monitoring

§ 18-344.   User Self-Monitoring

§ 18-345.   User Reporting and Recordkeeping

§ 18-346.   Reporting of Hazardous Waste Discharge

§ 18-347.   Signatory Responsibility

§ 18-348.   Monitoring Location

§ 18-349.   Classified Information

§ 18-350.   Accidental Discharges

§ 18-350A.   Emergency Discharge

E.   Violations and Enforcement

§ 18-351.   Notification of Violation

§ 18-352.   Show Cause Hearing

§ 18-353.   Other Legal Action

§ 18-354.   Revocation or Suspension of Permit

§ 18-355.   Suspension of Sewer Service

§ 18-356.   Civil Penalties

§ 18-357.   Right of Appeal

§ 18-358.   Public Notification

F.   Cooperation

§ 18-361.   Cooperation

Part 4
Sludge

§ 18-401.   Short Title

§ 18-402.   Prohibition

§ 18-403.   Definitions

§ 18-404.   Closure of Landfill Site

§ 18-405.   Closure Plan

§ 18-406.   Notice Required

§ 18-407.   Violation and Penalties

§ 18-408.   Exemption

Part 1 On-Lot Disposal Systems

A. Conventional Systems

§ 18-101. Administration .

   The Zoning Officer of the Township of Plains is hereby designated as the proper official to administer the provisions of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, 35 P.S. §§ 750.1 et seq., and to issue permits for on-site disposal systems.

(Ord. 5/15/1970, § 1)

§ 18-102. Issuance of Permits .

   Permits shall be issued only in accordance with said Act and the rules and regulations applicable thereto, as promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

(Ord. 5/15/1970, § 2)