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Cheektowaga amends sewer-inspection rule to let property owners schedule lateral connections; board says change avoids duplicate work
Summary
Town board adopted a local law amending Section 198-27 of the sewer code to require applicants to notify the town when a sewer is ready for connection, prompting debate about DEC consent-order work and homeowner costs.
The Town of Cheektowaga on Wednesday adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025 to amend the town sewer ordinance27s inspection provisions, a change supporters said will streamline private sewer connections and avoid duplicate contractor work.
The amendment to Section 198-27 requires that “the applicant for a building sewer connection permit shall notify the town when such sewer is ready for connection to the town's POTW; such connection and testing deemed necessary by the town shall be made by the property owner at the expense of the property owner. Upon completion, said connection will be inspected by the town…
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