Public Sewer

Inflow & Infiltration (I&I)
Infiltration is when groundwater enters the sanitary sewer system through faulty sewer laterals (home to street), pipes or manholes. These pipes might have cracks or leaks that let water in. This can happen because of age, installation and even tree roots. Much of the excessive flow can be attributed to down spouts, basement floor drains, and sump pumps plumbed into the sanitary sewer. These types of connections are prohibited by Code. Homeowners can inexpensively and quickly remedy these connections. Down spout elbows cost about $4.00. Floor drain expansion plugs are about the same. Sump pump connections can be easily rerouted to “daylight” outside the home. These inexpensive alterations could prevent increased sewer costs in the future.

How to identify inflow & infiltration:

There are several strategies the Borough will undertake to find problem connections and leaks to reduce or stop I&I.

1. Informing the public.
2. The next step in identifying I&I is to locate where problems are occurring and isolate the areas that have the worst I&I.
3. Inspection of manholes can identify leaks from joints and provide the opportunity to view the drainage near a structure.
4. Smoke testing may be needed in residential areas.
5. Closed Circuit television inspection (CCTV)/pipe inspection. We will view inside our system pipes using CCTV.
6. Home inspections.

Sewers And Sewage Disposal Rates

Grease Trap Resolution 2024-6 Quarterly Reporting as of 7-1-24
Please complete these quarterly reports and provide a copy to the Borough Office in a timely manner after the quarter ends. You will need to keep a copy on file as well.
Grease Trap Quarterly Reporting January – March
Grease Trap Quarterly Reporting April – June
Grease Trap Quarterly Reporting July – September
Grease Trap Quarterly Reporting October – December

Note: Industrial Waste (Discharge) Permit – Certain non-residential uses, including manufacturing and food processing may require a separate permit from the Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority (ESCRA) and the Borough when the quality of the waste exceeds particular thresholds (i.e. BODs, pH, total suspended solids) as found in the Sewer Ordinance.  A grease trap may also be required by the Borough due to a concern for fats, oils, grease and solids (FOGS) to capture and reduce the likelihood of discharge into the collection system.

Grease Trap Waiver Request Form