Sanitary Sewer Certificates

Per Township Code Chapter 358, Article V, a Sanitary Sewer Certificate must be obtained from the Township prior to a property sale or transfer in O'Hara. Without a Sanitary Sewer Certificate, a Municipal Certification letter (aka "No-Lien Letter") will not be issued for the property.

A Sanitary Sewer Certificate is issued after a registered plumber performs a test verifying that no storm, ground or surface water is directed into the sanitary sewer system. Property owners arrange and pay for a registered plumber to perform the test.

The Township witnesses, inspects and certifies the test at a cost of $100 for residential buildings and $200 - $400 for commercial buildings.

Applications for Certification must be made at least 30 days prior to the closing. However, it is advisable to have the test done as early as possible in the sale process, as replacement or repairs MUST be made prior to closing.

For more information about the Sanitary Sewer Certification program, see the link to Township Code below or contact the Township office.