What is a connection management plan (CMP)?
A CMP has been required by PA DEP (on January 10, 2020) to self-limit connections until the Consent Order and Agreement is reviewed and approved.
FAQ Category: Sanitary Sewer Collections
I live in the township and have a septic tank. Why do I have to pay for the hauler to dump at the township sewage treatment plant?
The township taxes do not pay for the cost of utilities (water and sewer). The utilities are paid totally by users’ fees. Treatment costs for septic and holding tank wastes must be paid for by the contracting haulers. It’s not fair for township residents that pay a sewer fee to…
Who owns and operates our water and wastewater systems?
Dover Township owns and operates the Township’s water system. The Dover Township Sewer Authority owns our sewer system, the Joint (inter-municipal) Interceptor and the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dover Township operates our sewer system, the Joint Interceptor and the wastewater treatment plant.
How do I receive notifications if there is a water, sewer or any other Township related emergency?
Please provide Dover Township with your contact information, including your name, phone number and email address. If you are a property owner, but have tenants living in your home, please also provide us with your tenant’s contact information. If there is an emergency, we will make a public service announcement…
How can I, as a Dover Township Resident, Help with I&I?
Please make sure all downspouts and sump pumps discharge to your yard. If you are missing a sewer vent cap or cleanout cap please call the Township for further assistance (717) 292-3634. Please do Not put grease or non-flushable items down your drains Please avoid planting trees and bushes close…
What is a Consent Order and Agreement?
A Consent Order and Agreement is a legal agreement with PADEP to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows. It states you must stop I&I or anything else that may cause a sanitary sewer overflow.
Why do you need to check my basement and downspouts?
Dover Township is inspecting basements and downspouts to make sure there are no ground or rain water connections to our sanitary sewer system. This helps reduce I&I. It is also part of our Consent Order Agreement with PADEP.
What is I&I?
I&I stands for Inflow and Infiltration? Inflow Examples (down spouts, sump pumps, foundation drains, uncapped cleanouts or vent pipes, or anything else that allows ground water to enter directly into a sanitary sewer system) Infiltration Examples ( cracked or broken lateral pipes, cracked or broken main line pipes, faulty pipe…
Who should be opening manholes?
Only township employees should be accessing manholes.
What can I do to prevent a sewer overflow?
Here a several things you can do to reduce your risk of sewer overflow: Do NOT pour grease, fats, and oils down your drain Do NOT use the sewer system as a means to dispose of food scraps. Do NOT use the toilet as a wastebasket. For more information, please…