Franklin Township septic pumping deadline

Franklin Township (Adams County) septic pumping rules

• Franklin Township's ordinance says every tank in the township shall be pumped at least once every three years, and receipts from the pumper/hauler must be submitted to the township within the three-year pumping period. (source)
• The ordinance also calls for pumping whenever an inspection shows solids or scum filling more than 1/3 of the tank's liquid depth. (source)
• The township's homepage announces that septic pumping and inspections for District 3 are due by October 31, 2026. (source)
• Check your district on the township's district map, and contact the township or its Sewage Enforcement Officer with questions. (source)

Your township notice always controls your actual due date. Fieldstone is not affiliated with Franklin Township.

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Plain-English guide: what Franklin Township homeowners need to do

Sources

• Franklin Township Sewer Management Districts (ordinance text)
• PA DEP on-lot maintenance guidance