Abington Township Wastewater Department will be conducting field investigations to locate all sanitary sewer manholes in and along right-of-way (off road) areas through wooded and lawn properties. The intent is to locate and open each manhole for a visual inspection to search for potential problems with manhole structures and sewer flow through the pipes. The sewer mains are located within easements obtained from private property owners and are generally located along streams and swales and sometimes through residential properties. 

To locate and inspect the sewer lines and manholes, Township Wasterwater Department employees will be walking along the pipeline route and physically conducting inspections. Residential properties that have a sanitary sewer manhole on their property will be asked to allow Township officials on their property to ensure that the manhole is functional and not in need of repair.

Inspections are the first phase of this Township project to catalog and inspect the sanitary wastewater infrastructure. If an issue is found the homeowner will be notified. This project is being funded by the Township and individual residents will not be responsible for repairs. 

Further details are at the township’s website here.

We’ll let you know if they find any alligators.