Sanitary Sewer Disposal
Although approximately seventy five percent (75%) of the geographical area of Manchester Township is served by a public sewer system , Manchester Township does not own nor operates a sewage treatment facility. Manchester Township conveys its sewage, via 99.75 miles of public sewer lines and ten (10) sewerage pumping stations to one of three treatment facilities. These facilities are operated by either Dover Township, Springettsbury Township or the City of York (this facility is physically located in Manchester Township along the Codorus Creek at Toronita Street).
Inter governmental agreements with these three municipalities allow Manchester Township to discharge its sewage into these facilities by paying for the cost of treating the sewage and for paying a proportionate share of the debt for building and maintaining the treatment facilities.
The properties that are not connected to the sanitary sewer system must maintain an on lot sewer system. This type of sewage disposal is regulated by the PA Sewage Facilities Act(Act 537). Permits, which are issued by a state certified sewage enforcement officer, contracted by the township, are required for repairs to existing systems or the installation of new on site systems. Please contact the sewage enforcement officer through the township office for details.
Public Water
The York Water Company is a privately-owned public utility which has franchise rights, granted by the PA Public Utility Commission, to provide water and fire hydrant service in Manchester Township. For information about public water service, please contact the York Water Company - 845-3601.
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