Sewage Enforcement

Dickinson Township Code, Chapter 159-7(A) under Ordinance # 02-2002 requires the mandatory pumping of all on-lot sewage disposal systems at least ONCE every THREE YEARS.

Township Sewage Enforcement Officer:

KPI Technology
Gilbert Picarelli, S.E.O.
143 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Ph. 717-339-0612
Fax 717-339-0717

gilp@kpitech.net

 A.      This fee entitles the applicant to a site visit investigation, test pit analysis (maximum 4 per lot) and the preparation of the forms associated with the examination of the test pit(s).

 B.      Any evaluation requiring additional field investigation beyond the initial visits to the site stipulated in A. above will require the following fees:

1. For each additional visit to the site:                                                     $50.00
2. For each test pit over four:                                                                     $20.00

 C.      If the test pit is not dug or the backhoe with operator is not at the site when the Sewage Enforcement Officer visits the site, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate with time spent as determined by the municipality.

 NOTE: All cost and liability associated with the excavation and backfill of the test pit(s) shall be the responsibility of the Applicant.

 A.      The fee associated with this portion of the application covers the cost of performing the percolation test, which shall be limited to one complete test on six (6) holes, and completing the appropriate test report forms stipulated by PA DEP. If additional percolation tests shall be required, this fee shall be required for each additional test. 

1.       The Applicant will be responsible for digging the percolation test holes to the depth and size required by the Sewage Enforcement Officer and presoaking the percolation holes to conduct the test.

 2.       The Applicant will be responsible for supplying sufficient water at the site for the conduction of the tests.

 3.       If the percolation test holes are not properly prepared by the Applicant and tests cannot be conducted, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate for time spent as determined by the municipality.

 NOTE: If additional design reviews and trips to the site are required for Inspection, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate with work performed as determined by the municipality.

                
              a. 150 sq. ft. to 1000 sq. ft.                                                                                           $250.00
              b. 1001 sq. ft. to 2500 sq. ft.                                                                                         $300.00
              c. 2501 sq. ft. to 5000 sq. ft.                                                                                         $400.00
              d. 5001 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft.                                                                                     $500.00

 A.      This fee entitles the Applicant to a site visit investigation, test pit analysis (maximum 4 per lot) and the preparation of the forms associated with the examination of the test pit(s).

B.      Any evaluation requiring additional field investigation beyond the initial visits to the site stipulation above will require the following fees: 

1. Each additional visit to the site will require fees commensurate with time spent as determined by the municipality:                                                     

C.      If the test pit is not dug or the backhoe with operator is not at the site when the Sewage Enforcement Officer visits the site, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate with time spent as determined by the municipality.

A.      The fee associated with this portion of the application covers the cost of performing the percolation test which shall be limited to one complete test on six (6) holes and completing the appropriate test report forms stipulated by PA DEP. If additional percolation tests shall be required, this fee shall be repeated for each additional test.

1.       The Applicant will be responsible for digging the percolation test holes to the depth and size required by the Sewage Enforcement Officer and the presoaking of the percolation holes to conduct the test.

 2.       The Applicant will be responsible for supplying sufficient water at the site for the conduction of the tests.

 3.       If the percolation test holes are not properly prepared by the Applicant and tests cannot be conducted, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate for time spent as determined by the municipality.

A.      Any evaluation requiring additional field investigation beyond the initial visits to the site stipulated in IX above will require the following fees:

1. For each additional visit to the site:                                                     $50.00
2. For each test pit over six:                                                                         $20.00

 B.      If the test pit is not dug or the backhoe with operator is not at the site when the Sewage Enforcement Officer visits the site, the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate with time spent as determine by the municipality.

NOTE: If additional design reviews and trips to the site are required for inspection the Applicant will be charged a fee commensurate with work performed as determined by the municipality.