Dye testing is also required for the sale of real estate within the Township and the responsibility of the seller. Maintenance of Lateral Sewer Lines. The lateral sewer lines from homes that are connected to Township sewer lines are the responsibility of the property owner. When a sewage backup occurs, if the problem is due to the lateral lines, the homeowner will be responsible for correcting the problem. Manholes are not to be covered or buried.
Manholes provide access to sewers for maintenance.
They must be kept uncovered so that they are quickly available in the event of a sewer emergency and to conduct tests and maintenance on the sewer system. Keep sewer easements open. Trees, valuable plantings, and structures other than easily moved fences should not be planted or erected in sewer easements. Easement locations can be determined from property surveys or by observing the location of manholes. The imaginary line between two manholes is generally the location of an underground sewer line.