UPPER YODER TOWNSHIP SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The Upper Yoder Township Authority was formed under the terms of the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, May 2, P.L. 382 as amended 53 P.S. 301 Et seq. The original Articles of Incorporation and a Certificate of Incorporation was issued by the Department of State in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth on June 21, 1955.
The Authority is managed by a five member board appointed by the Upper Yoder Township Supervisors for a term of five years. The terms are staggered so that at no time is the Authority served with an inexperienced board. The Board meets once a month at the Township Municipal Building, 302 Elim Street, Johnstown, PA 15905 to conduct the managing of the sanitary sewer system and the two sewage pump stations. Meetings are open to the public and any resident is encouraged to attend to address their concerns directly to the board members.
In the early 1950’s through the latter part of the 1960’s, the original sanitary sewer system was constructed in three project phases throughout Upper Yoder Township. Many sections of old lines and manholes are now deteriorated and the Department of Environmental Protection has mandated communities throughout the State of Pennsylvania to remedy inflow and infiltration problems that plague their systems. Over the past 18 years, the Sewer Authority has invested approximately 2 million dollars to rehabilitate areas of the system and is currently embarking on another major rehabilitation project that will cost in the neighborhood of 1 million dollars. Over 7 miles of lines were recently televised to identify problems and determine the best method of repair. This project is planned to launch in 2007. The expense of the reconstruction projects is funded through user revenues and low interest government loans secured through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. The Sewer Authority Board continues their ongoing commitment to maintain and manage the sanitary system and is dedicated to improving the needs of our community while striving to protect the environment.
NEW SEWER COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE PASSED EFFECTIVE 1/1/09
The Upper Yoder Township Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 265 which establishes requirements for the inspection and Certification of Sanitary Sewers at the time of sale, transfer, assignment, mortgage or refinancing, or any real property located within the Township of Upper Yoder or the Upper Yoder Township Authority Sanitary Sewer Collection System, providing conditions for the issuance of Municipal Lien Letters and establishing fees and procedures for the issuance of such certificates and lien letters and providing penalties for the failure to comply with said procedures. The fee for requesting a Certificate of Compliance for the sanitary sewer lines is $10.00 (check made payable to the Upper Yoder Township Authority) and a Municipal Lien Letter request is $10.00 (check made payable to Upper Yoder Township Supervisors. A complete copy of the Ordinance and application for a Certificate of Compliance is listed below.
SEWER COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE NO. 265 - see Ordinance No. 265 under LIBRARY OF DOCUMENTS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.pdf
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE APPLICATION - can also be obtained from under LIBRARY OF DOCUMENTS - FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
CURRENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any new installation or alteration of an existing sanitary sewer line must be approved by the Authority or its designated representative. The Dept. of Environmental Protection Agency allocates the number of new sewer taps that the Authority can issue in any given year. If you are considering any new construction that will require you to tap into the Upper Yoder Township sanitary sewer system, you are urged to contact the Township office to see if any sewer taps are available. Current cost of a sewer tap is $1,200 with an inspection fee of $50.00 as of 12/11/06.
Applications for a sewer tap and/or sewer alteration are attached in word format. This form must be completed and submitted to the Authority office at 302 Elim Street, Johnstown, PA 15905 along with the required fees. Questions can be directed to the Township office at (814) 255-5243. All alterations to the sanitary sewer lines must conform to the Authority’s Rules and Regulations attached in word format. Any alterations must be inspected prior to backfilling by an Authority representative and a Plumbers Certificate completed for permanent record at the Authority office. Certificate is attached in word format.
APPLICATION FOR SEWER TAP-LATERAL ALTERATION.pdf
APPLICATION FOR SEWER TAP/SEWER LATERAL ALTERATION - can also be obtained from under LIBRARY OF DOCUMENTS - FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
PLUMBERS CERTIFICATE.pdf
PLUMBER'S CERTIFICATE/INSPECTION REPORT - obtain form under LIBRARY OF DOCUMENTS - FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
SEWER AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.pdf
UPPER YODER TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATIONS - obtain REGULATIONS - under LIBRARY OF DOCUMENTS
HISTORY
Upper Yoder Township Ordinance No. 7, adopted Sept. 20, 1956, approved the plans submitted by the Authority to the Supervisors for the construction of a sanitary sewage system for the Township of Upper Yoder, approving the estimated cost thereof and the estimated cost of assessable sewers and the assessment of a part of the Cost of assessable sewers against properties benefited, improved or accommodated thereby according to the foot front rule.
Upper Yoder Township Ordinance No. 8, adopted Oct. 4, 1956, authorized the conveyance of the Township-owned sewer system to the Upper Yoder Township Authority and directing the proper officers of the Township to make conveyance.
Upper Yoder Township Ordinance No. 9 adopted Oct. 4, 1956 requires owners of property accessible to the Upper Yoder Township Authority sewer system to make connection therewith and to abandon the use of septic tanks and similar receptacles.
The Articles of Incorporation of the Upper Yoder Township Authority were amended on May 9, 1994 to increase the term of existence from June 21, 2005 to the date of June 21, 2055