Franconia Township

Franconia Sewer Authority (FSA) works with Franconia Township to build and manage the Township’s sewer system. The FSA also manages the wastewater treatment plant currently under construction. The Franconia Sewer Authority’s (FSA) purpose is to promote a cleaner environment by providing public sewer service as economically as possible. We work with township, county, state, and federal agencies. The FSA works with numerous public agencies to carry out its mission. Its primary responsibility lies with the elected officials of Franconia Township. Implemented the Sewer Management Program to inspect and assure proper maintenance of OLDS (see the Township’s website for more information). Is more aware of the potential for future development, and establishes zoning requirements. These help dictate the need for public sewer in a given area. Is a Municipal Authority operated under the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Act Has three full-time employees, one part-time employee, and taps the time of some of the Township’s Public Works employees Has just over 3,300 customers; mostly residential Has its own treatment plant – which discharges into the Skippack Creek near Souder, Schoolhouse, and Forman roads Directs wastewater to 4 neighboring municipal treatment plants: Hatfield Township, Lower Salford Township, Souderton Borough, and Telford Borough Generates quarterly sewer service invoices Charges residential customers $195.00 quarterly