Commissioners passed an ordinance amending township sewer code to include the sewer grinder pump project in the Beatty Hills community Tuesday, Feb. 14.
"After much deliberation and discussion, this is the second and final reading of this ordinance, which is effective immediately," Seventh Ward Commissioner Daniel Lanciano said.
Two informational meetings were held Dec. 16 and Jan. 12 to outline the project affecting 92 homes in both Springfield and Marple townships.
Of those homes affected, 54 are in Marple, 38 are in Springfield. The homes all presently have some type of septic systems installed on an average three-quarter acre lot.
The cost of the $1.1 million low-pressure sewer system will be split between Marple and Springfield townships–58 percent to 42 percent, based on the number of homes in each township.
In Springfield, 38 homes will be affected by the project in which 29 currently operate cesspools and/or old septic systems, while five homes are in need of replacing conventional or alternative septic systems, three currently operate grinder pumps and one home has a holding tank in place.
In Marple, 54 homes will be affected by the project in which 42 homes currently operate cesspools and/or old septic systems, while 12 homes are in need of replacing conventional or alternative septic systems.
Springfield was able to secure a $267,369 grant that would be used towards this low-pressure sewer project for Beatty Hills, in which Marple would match that grant with construction and labor fees by using Marple's Public Works Department.
Municipal responsibilities include: the construction of the low-pressure sewer main; providing a connection point for each home; providing contact information for an emergency service contractor for grinder pumps.
Hooking up to the new system is not mandatory, however residents will be required to connect if their system fails or if they wish to sell their home and their system is non-compliant with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Resident Ray Wilfong thanked Lanciano for his work on the project during Tuesday's meeting. "I think everyone is pleased with the outcome," he said. "It's good for the residents of both townships."
Resident George Miller also thanked Lanciano for providing residents with ample information.
"You did your homework," he said.
The final ordinance, in its entirety, is attached to this article.
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