New Sewer Connections
Berwick Sewer District Rules and Regulations, Article II, Section 4 states that
"... A person may not enter a private sewer into the sewer pipes and conduits of the public sewer until that person has obtained a permit in writing form the District and has conformed to the Rules and Regulations of the District. All such permits must be recorded by the District's clerk before the same are issued."
"... A person may not enter a private sewer into the sewer pipes and conduits of the public sewer until that person has obtained a permit in writing form the District and has conformed to the Rules and Regulations of the District. All such permits must be recorded by the District's clerk before the same are issued."
Installing a New Service Connection
1. Before applying for a building permit, the Notice of Accessibility to Public Sewer must be filled out by, submitted with plans, and reviewed by the Berwick Sewer District. This application can be downloaded below or picked up at our office. Once this document has been completed and reviewed, it must be submitted to the Town of Berwick Planning Board with the building permit paperwork.
Download the Notice of Accessibility to Public Sewer by clicking HERE.
2. After obtaining a building permit, the Sewer Connection Application must be filled out and returned to the district office with all fees. The application can be downloaded below or picked up at our office. The Berwick Sewer District must be contacted at least 48 hours prior to connection. This is in order for us to make the connection to the main line and to inspect installation of the sewer service line to the building.
Download the Sewer Connection Application by clicking HERE.
New Sewer Connection Fees
Sewer Equity Buy-in Fee: $368.00 (Per Equivalent Dwelling Unit)
Inspection Fee: $50.00 (Per Visit)
Connection Fee: $250.00 (Minimum Due with Application to cover time and materials for physical connection to Districts Collector System. Work required above 2 hours will be assessed to the property account).
Inspection Fee: $50.00 (Per Visit)
Connection Fee: $250.00 (Minimum Due with Application to cover time and materials for physical connection to Districts Collector System. Work required above 2 hours will be assessed to the property account).
Berwick Sewer District Rules & Regulations, Article III, Section 3 states that
"All costs and expenses incidental to the installation, connection, and maintenance of the building sewer shall be borne by the private property owner(s). The owner(s) shall defend, indemnify, and hold the District harmless from any loss, property damage, and/or personal injury (including death) that may directly or indirectly be caused by or related to the installation of the building sewer."
Installation Requirements
These requirements are governed by the Berwick Sewer District Sewer Standards, Section 14, Part 2.1. For a copy of the Sewer Standards, please contact us.
Inspection
Before the service is connected, the Berwick Sewer District must be given notice of connection in order to visually inspect before burying. If the service is buried before inspection takes place, the ground will be dug up in order to inspect the service.
Berwick Sewer District Rules & Regulations, Article III, Section 3 states
"In the case of blockage, the following procedures shall be utilized:
- Upon discovery of a blockage, the private property owner shall immediately contact the District.
- The District shall inspect the sewer mains and determine if the blockage is in the sewer mains. If not blockage is found in the public sewer, the private property owner shall be responsible for clearing the blockage from the building to the public sewer, by mechanical rodding of the building sewer. If rodding is not successful, then the District shall be contacted to determine the next steps. If it is determined that the private property owner is the cause of such blockage in the building sewer, then all costs incurred by the District shall be borne by the private property owner."
