Water Quality
Sanitary Sewer Backup
In the event of a sanitary sewer backup at your property, please call the Township Office first. The administration office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. After those hours, call 911 and a township highway crew will be dispatched to check the line. Although the Township conscientiously maintains its sewer system, periodic backups into homes or businesses inevitably occur. In most cases, the Township’s responsibility ends when the line is cleared and the problem causing the blockage as been addressed. Responsibility for cleanup and damage to the premises rests with the resident. The Township will not reimburse a property owner for plumbing fees. Most homeowners insurance policies have optional riders for sewer backups that, if purchased will provide coverage.
DEP Water Quality Complaint Hotline Daytime | 484-250-5991 | Weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
DEP 24 Hour Water Quality Hotline | 484-250-5900
1-866-255-5158 (toll free) |
Anytime, including evenings and weekends |
Spills and other Emergencies Hotlines | PA DEP
484-250-5990 |
PA Emergency MGT Agency
1-800-424-7362 |
Clogged or leaking sanitary sewer lines; sewage smell in creek | Nether Providence Twp
610-566-4516 |
Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
After hours call 911 |
Fish Kills, Illegal Fishing | PA Fish Commission
717-626-0228 |
Also call DEP Water Quality 484-250-5991 |
Broken water mains | Chester Water Authority | 610-876-8181 – 24 hour |
Broken water mains | Aqua Pennsylvania | 610-525-1402 – 24 hours |