Josh Cansler
Commissioner of Public Works
Town Hall, Room 203
Sewer Division, (518) 439-4955, option 1
E-mail:

Call the Sewer Division at call (518) 439-4955, option 1 to:

- report problems with sewer mains or backups
- get information or assistance with sewer permits or inspections 

**For after-hour and weekend sewer and water emergencies, please contact the Police Department at (518) 439-9973.**
 

Sewer Permit and Inspection Rates effective January 2009

Sewer Usage Rates

Sewer Ordinance, Chapter 91

Sewer Ordinance - Local Law No. 5 of 1986

Overview of Sewer Fund Charges and Taxes

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding New Billing

Sewer Division - Department of Public Works
Frequently Asked Questions

Sewer Permits are required for all sewer connections and repairs.  The Bethlehem Sewer District will need to perform an inspection on sewer lines that are connected to the sewer system.

Insurance requirements: Any contractor or other party performing work in connection with the construction of a sewer connection must be approved by the Town and have on file with the Town an Owner’s and Contractor’s protective liability insurance policy, in the name of the Town of Bethlehem and/or the Town of Bethlehem Sewer District, in the following amounts:

Bodily Injury - $2,000,000.00 (two million) each accident
Property damage - $500,000.00 (five hundred thousand)
A $5,000.00 (five thousand) dollar permit bond indemnifying the Town of Bethlehem and/or the Town of Bethlehem Sewer District is required.

No permits will be issued until the insurance and bond requirements are met.

Q.  What is the difference between storm sewers and sanitary sewers?
A.  Sanitary Sewers have solid covers on them. Storm Sewers have open grate covers in the road. When they become clogged with leaves or snow, please remove the debris or call the Highway Department at 439-4955, option 1 then option 3.

Discharging any material such as used motor oil, paint, solvents, or pesticides into the storm or sanitary sewers is strictly prohibited.  If you observe someone doing so please contact the Highway Department (439-4955, option 1 then option 3), Sewer Department (439-4955, option 1) or Bethlehem Police Department (439-9973).

Q.  Who do I call when I have a problem?
A.  Please call the Sewer Department at 439-4955, option 1, (after hours call Bethlehem Police – 439-9973) if you experience a back-up in your home.  We have personnel on call 24 hours a day to respond to all calls.

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