Ebensburg Municipal Authority Rules & Regulations Governing Sanitary Sewer Service

Overview

This document outlines the rules and regulations for the Ebensburg Sanitary Sewer System, effective April 1, 2019. It is published by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority and governs all users connected to the system.

Key Entities

• Ebensburg Municipal Authority: The owner of the Sanitary Sewer System. They are responsible for establishing rates, capital improvements, and adopting regulations.
• Borough of Ebensburg: The entity responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, billing, and enforcement of these rules.

Definitions

The document defines specific terms to ensure clarity:

• Abnormal Waste: Wastewater with suspended solids exceeding 350 parts per million (ppm) or a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) exceeding 300 ppm.
• Application: The form required to apply for service, which must include payment of charges and a contractor registration schedule.

Service Connections & Installation

• Initial Service: Procedures for connecting to the system are detailed in Section Four.
• Fees: Connection fees are established in Section Five.
• Inspections: The Authority has the right to inspect connections (Section Six). New and existing connections must undergo inspection and testing (Sections Ten and Eleven).
• Lateral Lines: Rules for sewer laterals are covered in Section Eight.

Prohibited Activities & Wastes

Residents and businesses must adhere to strict waste disposal guidelines:

• Fats, Oils, and Greases: Specific regulations are outlined in Section Nineteen.
• Prohibited Wastes: A list of banned materials is provided in Section Twenty.
• Industrial Discharges: Specific rules apply to industrial users (Section Twenty-One).

Maintenance & Liability

• Required Connection: Properties must connect to the sewer system (Section Fourteen). Failure to do so results in penalties (Section Fifteen).
• Maintenance: Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their service lines (Section Sixteen).
• Liability: Users are liable for service costs and damages (Section Twenty-Three).

Billing & Penalties

• Billing: Procedures for billing are in Section Twenty-Four.
• Late Payments: Late fees and procedures are detailed in Section Twenty-Five.
• Discontinuance: Service may be disconnected for non-payment or violations (Section Twenty-Six).
• Penalties: Fines and penalties for violating these rules are listed in Section Twenty-Nine.

Contact Information

• Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931
• Phone: 814-472-8780
• Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
• Website: www. ebensburgpa. com

Technical Specifications (Appendix A)

The document includes a technical diagram for "Sewer Service Installation Detail" (Stiffler McGraw). Key specifications include:

• Frame and Cover: Must be East Jordan Iron Works Inc. Pattern No. 1565 or Neenah Model No. R-1975-A2 (or equal).
• Pipe Material: Trap, vent, and cleanout assembly must be PVC, Schedule 40.
• Depth: Minimum depth of 2'-6" is indicated for the service line.
• Venting: An air vent cap is required, with a minimum height of 12" above grade.