Sewer Regulations

Both Millcreek Township and the Millcreek Township Sewer Authority are involved in management, operation and administration of the public sanitary sewer system. The Authority owns the system. Under a lease agreement, the Township operates the system. The Authority finances new projects extending or expanding capacity of the system and assists in many aspects of administration

Regulations

Regulations governing the sanitary sewer system are generally found in Chapter 102 of The Code of the Township of Millcreek. Links below point to the specific sections described:

• The Sewer Use Ordinance (Chapter 102, Article IV), which governs connections to and use of the sanitary sewer system.
• The Sewer Rental Ordinance (Chapter 102, Article III), which governs the assessment and payment of rents, rates and fees for use of the sewer system.
• The Industrial Waste Ordinance (Chapter 102, Article V), which regulates discharges of flows beyond ordinary sanitary sewerage.
• Rules and Regulations (PDF) governing the Sanitary Sewer System, as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

Amending the Ordinance

The Sewer Rental Ordinance is amended from time to time, should the rates and/or rents be adjusted.