I have heard that there are some properties that will need a sewage grinder pump in order to connect to the public sewer. If I need a sewage grinder pump will that be an added cost?
The current layout of the sewer extension includes 49 low-lying properties that require sewage grinder pumps. The grinder pumps for those properties will be supplied by the Authority at no additional cost to the resident. It will be up to the resident to install the lateral from their house to the grinder pump (located outside). The Authority will install the grinder pump basin, control panel, electrical conduit, and discharge line from the grinder pump to the main. The property owner would then own the grinder pump and would be responsible to operate and maintain the pump. Grinder pumps require minimal maintenance, and typically last for many years. Replacement of the grinder pump would be at the property owners cost. Cost of operation is basically limited to paying for electricity and any miscellaneous repairs. We have been told the electric cost to operate a grinder pump for one year is comparable to the cost to run a television set for one year.
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