Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Rules and Regulations

Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority Rules and Regulations (Resolution S-2015-05A)

This document is a formal resolution amending and restating the rules, regulations, and rates for the operation of the sewer system operated by the Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority in Pennsylvania. It was adopted on May 4, 2015.

Key Definitions

The resolution defines several key terms used throughout the regulations:

• Authority: Refers specifically to the Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority.
• Borough: Refers to the Borough of Hollidaysburg, PA.
• Authority Sanitary Sewerage System: Includes all separate and combined sewers, pumping stations, treatment works, and other facilities owned or leased by the Authority. This definition also includes private sewers serving two or more persons that discharge into the Authority's system, but excludes storm sewers built solely for runoff.
• Authority Service Area: The geographic area served exclusively by the Authority, as designated in the Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan.
• B.O.D. (Biochemical Oxygen Demand): The quantity of oxygen used in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in sewage or industrial waste, measured over five days at 20°C.
• Combined Sewer: A sewer designed to receive both sewage and storm water runoff.
• Customer: The person owning the property that has use of the sewer system.

Customer Classifications

The document categorizes customers into two main groups:

Domestic Customers Includes residences and housing units such as:

• Single-family homes.
• Buildings in a common enclosure occupied by one family.
• Sides of double houses or units in row houses occupied by separate families.
• Individual apartments in buildings where each unit is metered individually.
• Parts of a house occupied by one family, even if fixtures are shared.
• Apartment or housing complexes served by a single tap and master meter.

Commercial Customers Includes businesses such as:

• Stores, garages, and gas stations.
• Barber shops, beauty shops, clubs, restaurants, and theaters.
• Business offices, professional offices, and banks.

Enforcement and Penalties

The resolution addresses issues related to Infiltration and Inflow (I&I), noting that it creates public health hazards and violates regulations.

• Disconnection: The Authority reserves the right to discontinue water and/or sanitary sewer service at its sole discretion for any violation of these regulations.
• Costs: The customer is responsible for all costs associated with terminating and restoring service.

Adoption

The resolution was resolved by the Hollidaysburg Sewer Authority on May 4, 2015.

• Chairman: Regis Male
• Secretary: Ralph T. Miller