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Old 04-05-2011, 01:06 PM
 
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Many years ago when my parents moved to Murrysville, the township forced them to put in a brand new septic system, even though the one was large enough, an not all that old, before they could purchase their semi-rural home. My parents were told that this was a law and that any old septic systems needed to be replaced at the time you purchased a home in Murrysville.

Now I am wondering, there are still no sewage hook ups available, and over the years people have moved in and out of the neighborhood, and Ive seen a few new septic systems being put in. The house above them on the hill is 56 years old, and has never had a septic system replacement and has been vacant 9 years now. Te septic pumps over the hill and on to their property. With the property currently being up for sale we are thinking of buying it, but are being told we don't have to worry about the septic system and it doesn't need replaced.

Does anyone know the laws and ordinances when it comes to Murrysville, on septic systems, please?

Thank you in advance!

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Old 04-05-2011, 08:22 PM
 
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Anyone at all?
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Old 04-06-2011, 05:16 AM
 
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Call or email the borough office and ask. Get it in writing and notarized.

Agreeing with the system (boro) could cost only $20,000 or $80,000 otherwise.
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Old 04-08-2011, 02:54 PM
 
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I looked around in Penn Township (I know it's not the same area, but it is close), and was told that you were fine with the current septic system in place, as long as there were no changes being done. As soon as anything was replaced, you had to go all-out and spend major cash on stuff such as sand mounds and all of that. No clue what any of that means, besides you have a mound of sand with your system. However, this was just in passing and I never got into it since I never bought a house there.
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Old 05-03-2011, 12:11 AM
 
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thank you!
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