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§ 751.11. Comprehensive water facilities plan

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 P.S. Health and Safety

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Water and Sewage (Refs & Annos)
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act (Refs & Annos)
35 P.S. § 751.11
§ 751.11. Comprehensive water facilities plan
Not later than December 31, 1990, the department shall submit to the authority a comprehensive plan for wastewater disposal and piped drinking water facilities in this Commonwealth. In preparing the plan, the department shall consult with county commissioners, multicounty planning agencies and other applicable local officials and agencies. The plan should include, but not be limited to:
(1) An inventory of the existing facilities located within this Commonwealth, including, but not limited to, identification of the type, capacity, location, current condition and year constructed.
(2) An inventory of drinking water and sewage construction needs.
(3) Identification of the major issues and problems that the Commonwealth must deal with in order to address its water infrastructure needs, including financial as well as nonfinancial issues.
(4) Recommendations for programs to encourage the construction of drinking water and sewage treatment facilities. This may include innovative financing mechanisms, alternative technology and ownership structures, and technical assistance.
(5) Identification of emerging issues, trends and problems that might affect these facilities.
The plan shall be updated at least every five years. The board shall consider the plan as a guide when evaluating applications considered for approval after the completion of the plan.

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1988, March 1, P.L. 82, No. 16, § 11, imd. effective.
35 P.S. § 751.11, PA ST 35 P.S. § 751.11
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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