What is a connection management plan (CMP)?
A CMP has been required by PA DEP (on January 10, 2020) to self-limit connections until the Consent Order and Agreement is reviewed and approved.
FAQ Category: WWTP
I live in the township and have a septic tank. Why do I have to pay for the hauler to dump at the township sewage treatment plant?
The township taxes do not pay for the cost of utilities (water and sewer). The utilities are paid totally by users’ fees. Treatment costs for septic and holding tank wastes must be paid for by the contracting haulers. It’s not fair for township residents that pay a sewer fee to…
Who owns and operates our water and wastewater systems?
Dover Township owns and operates the Township’s water system. The Dover Township Sewer Authority owns our sewer system, the Joint (inter-municipal) Interceptor and the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dover Township operates our sewer system, the Joint Interceptor and the wastewater treatment plant.
Does your plant accept wastes from RV/campers/motorhomes?
No, we cannot accept wastes from RVs, campers or motorhomes.
Can your Plant’s lab, since it is accredited, test our water?
No. We can only test our wastewater for the parameters approved by PADEP.
Can I tour the Dover Township WWTP?
Tours of the plant can be arranged by calling the plant at (717) 292-4911, ext. 1. Please call at least 2 weeks ahead to make sure that safe and proper arrangements can be made to facilitate your group. For safety sake, tours are only given during daylight hours and in…
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,…
Can I see the discharge monitoring reports that the plant submits each month to DEP?
Here is the link to on-line reports via DEP: http://www.depreportingservices.state.pa.us/ReportServer/Pages/ReportViewer.aspx?/NPDES/EDMR
Who regulates the treatment plant outfall and makes sure that the plant is compliant?
All treatment plants are permitted and regulated by various state and federal agencies, mostly the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and EPA. These agencies, through the permitting systems, define how and what must be done. The plant must report to these agencies with very specific reporting procedures. For example,…
Is the plant staffed around the clock?
No, the plant is only staffed one shift per day. The plant is continually monitored by computers with a complex alarm system. The rotating on-call plant operators must responded to alarms and get to the plant within 30 minutes.