Members Barbara D' Angelo - Chair Jason Trego - Vice-Chair Terri Patton - Recording Secretary Joseph Lewis - Treasurer |
| 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. Meetings are held on the
2nd Tuesday 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. |
