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| The Wallace Township Municipal Authority consists of five members, serving on a
voluntary basis and appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Authority
was established in 1984 to oversee the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of a municipal sewage facility for the village of Glen Moore.
The village, settled at a time when there were no local or state laws
regulating lot size and wastewater systems, had a history of malfunctioning
on-lot systems. Repairs of the individual systems were not possible due
to the small lot sizes. Connection to an existing municipal system was
ruled out and the construction of a conventional collection and treatment
system was cost prohibitive. Working within the constraints imposed by
the project, a combination of innovative and alternative technologies was
selected for wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Federally
funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, the sewage facilities consist of
a low pressure/grinder pump collection system, stabilization lagoon treatment,
and a spray irrigation disposal system. The treated effluent from the
lagoons is disinfected and irrigated over hay crops. This process
provides for nutrient recycling and groundwater recharge. Members of the
Authority include: Mike DiSantis, Chairman; Mike Jorgenson, Vice
Chairman; Steve DePedro, Tom D'Angelo, and Mike Polsin. Meetings are
held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. |
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HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE TO REPORTING
GRINDER PUMP ALARMS |
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First, check the electrical control panel in your
basement to be sure the circuit breaker for the grinder pump is "ON" and
not tripped. |
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Silence the alarm by opening the panel and pressing
the "alarm silence" button. |
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Report the alarm to the Operator IMMEDIATELY at (610)
942-2053. Delays in reporting the alarm may cause irreparable
damage to the equipment which, in turn, causes increased operational costs that
must be passed on to the users. |
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Operator will assess the cause of the alarm over the phone to
determine whether an immediate response is necessary or whether it can wait
until his normal daily visit. Again, this avoids overtime costs which
ultimately must be passed on to the users. The grinder pump has an 80
gallon capacity to keep you on line under normal operation. If you have
an overflow situation, the Operator will respond immediately. |
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HOMEOWNER DO'S AND DON'TS
FOR PROPER OPERATION OF GRINDER PUMP |
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DO run water for 10 minutes prior to leaving on vacations of
seven days or longer. |
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DO NOT attempt to operate or perform
maintenance on the grinder pump or control panel. |
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DO NOT pour flammable or volatile liquids down
drains. |
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DO NOT flush disposable diapers down drains. |
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DO NOT flush sanitary napkins or condoms down
drains. |
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DO NOT
pour grease or oil down drains./TD>
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| (All repair costs incurred as a result of
any of the above reasons will be billed to the homeowner) |
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MAINTENANCE TIPS
FOR INDIVIDUAL ON-LOT SEPTIC SYSTEMS |
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| Out of sight, out of mind. That's what many
people think after the toilet flushes or the sink drains. But that
wastewater may be seen again if the household's septic system fails. A
correctly designed and installed on-lot sewage disposal system can still
malfunction if the homeowner does not properly operate and maintain it.
There are some very simple measures to prevent malfunctions, ensure long-term
use of on-lot systems, and protect our streams and groundwater from pollution
as follows: |
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Conserve water and reduce wastewater flow into the
septic tank, especially during rainy, wet seasons when the ground is saturated. |
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Have the septic tank pumped at least every 3 years,
depending upon tank and household size. |
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Avoid putting harsh chemicals in the septic
system. Use non-toxic cleaning products such as baking soda to scrub
toilets or boiling water to clear clogged drains. |
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Keep a grease can handy and compost food garbage or
put it in the trash. A garbage disposal adds 50% more solids to your
system. |
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Do not use the toilet to dispose of bulky, slow
decomposing wastes. |
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Inspect the septic tank, pipes, and drainage field
annually. |
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Maintain accurate records of the septic system,
including design, installation, location, inspections, pumpings, malfunctions,
and repairs. |
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Prevent run-off from downspouts, sump pumps and paved
surfaces from getting into the septic system. |
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Keep heavy vehicles, equipment, and livestock away
from the septic system. |
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Do not plant trees and shrubs on or near the septic
system. |
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Don't wait—if your septic system shows signs of
problems, act immediately. Regular septic tank pumping will prolong the
life of your septic system. Keep in mind that a septic system usually
costs less than $200 to pump, but several thousands to replace. |
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A healthy on-lot sewage disposal system is crucial to preservation of safe
drinking water. Therefore, the Township will soon require that every
individual on-lot sewage system be checked by a qualified sewage service
contractor to determine the condition of the system. If it needs pumping,
that must be done. If it does not, a statement to that effect must be
supplied to the Township Office. It is proposed that one third of the
Township be required to be checked in one year so that the entire Township will
have been checked in a three year period.
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