What is an On-Lot Sewage Disposal System?
Most rural homes and communities in Monroe County are not served by a public sewer system. In order to dispose of the wastewater (sewage) generated by homes and commercial facilities in these communities, “on-lot” sewage disposal systems are usually installed to serve individual properties. Pennsylvania law requires you to obtain a permit from your township before you repair or construct a building for which a sewage disposal system will be needed. A properly designed, installed, and maintained on-lot sewage disposal system – septic system- can provide years of trouble free service. Properly operated on-lot systems also allow recycling of treated water into the ground, an environmental benefit.
