To operate the GHJSA Sewage Disposal System efficiently and effectively to produce the cleanest possible treated wastewater discharge into the environment at the least possible cost to the ratepayers; to provide the highest level of service to GHJSA customers through maintenance and upgrade of the sewage collection system; and to provide friendly, reliable customer service in all functions of the administrative and billing offices.
A comprehensive plan for the sewer facilities in the service area that identifies and prioritizes needed facilities. Long-range planning to insure there are adequate wastewater transportation and treatment systems consisting of major interceptors, pumping facilities and treatment works for the service area.
A financial plan for the construction, operation and maintenance of needed facilities that is as fair and equitable as possible. For construction and/or adoption of other facilities to enhance sanitary sewer services, maintain compliance with current and future Federal and State regulations, and reduce the overall cost for the greater good of the citizens within the service area.
A comprehensive plan for the sewer facilities in the service area that identifies and prioritizes needed facilities. Long-range planning to insure there are adequate wastewater transportation and treatment systems consisting of major interceptors, pumping facilities and treatment works for the service area.
A financial plan for the construction, operation and maintenance of needed facilities that is as fair and equitable as possible. For construction and/or adoption of other facilities to enhance sanitary sewer services, maintain compliance with current and future Federal and State regulations, and reduce the overall cost for the greater good of the citizens within the service area.
Services
GREATER HAZLETON JOINT SEWER AUTHORITY offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards for Sewer Bill Payments. The payment processing company charges a convenience fee of 2.65% or $3.00 minimum to cardholders who use this service. Just stop by our office to use your MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Visa.
Customers in Hazleton City and West Hazleton Borough receive a GHJSA bill for both Sewage Treatment and Sewage Transmission. Customers in all other municipalities receive a GHJSA bill for Sewage Treatment only. Vacant properties are issued a sewer bill unless the water meter is removed from the property.
The GHJSA charges Sewage Treatment Fees for all customers in the service area. Because the GHJSA now owns the Sewage Collection Systems in the City of Hazleton and Borough of West Hazleton, an additional fee for Sewage Transmission is charged to all customers in the City and Borough. The GHJSA currently levies Sewage Treatment Fees which are generally uniform.
GHJSA experience shows that most sewer backups are caused by problems with the property owner's sewer lateral and not by blockages within the main sewer line. Please note that in the City of Hazleton and Borough of West Hazleton, the property owner is responsible for the entire sewer lateral, from the building or structure to the main sewer connection where the lateral is connected to the main sewer line.
Chapter 7-A of Act 44 of 2009 mandates the annual disclosure of certain information by every entity which is party to a professional services contract with one or more pension funds. Act 44 disclosure requirements apply to contractors who provide professional pension services and receive payment of any kind from the Authority's pension fund.
