Tag: sewer
How can residents and/or system users help?
Dispose of household products safely. Don’t pour solvents, pesticides, paint thinners, engine oil, or household cleaning products with hazardous chemicals down the drain or into a storm sewer. Take them to a recycling center or hazardous waste collection site. Cooking oils and grease should be collected in a container, covered,…
What is sewage and where does it come from?
Sewage, also called wastewater, is the contaminated water from homes, schools, and businesses. It comes from toilets, showers, clothes washers, dishwashers, etc. The contaminants include fecal matter, urine, soaps, detergents, food particles, hair, rags, paper, toys, dead goldfish, and anything else that is disposed in a drain. A person creates…
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…
What payment options do we offer?
We accept check, cash and money order. Credit card payments can be made online via the website here (a nominal service fee will be applied to your bill). Payments can be made: Online By Credit Card (a 3% service fee will be charged.) To access your account online, you will need your…
Why can’t I set up an account in my name if I am renting?
Water and sewer bills are lienable items, and must remain in the property owner’s name, as they are ultimately financially responsible for the account. We can, however, send a copy of the bill to you as the tenant. Please contact our office if you are a tenant and would like…
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…
What material is required for a sewer lateral?
Dover Township requires that Schedule 40 PVC be used for sewer laterals.
Where does my responsibility start for my sewer lateral?
It starts at the property line or the first cleanout closest to the street.
Who should I contact if my sewer is backing up?
Immediately call Dover Township at 717-292-3634. Normal business days, between 8:00am and 4:30pm, After hours, please call 911.