Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 67505. Sanitary sewer systems;  acquisition of land and facilities;  damages

The board of supervisors may acquire by eminent domain or make contracts with other municipal corporations, corporations or persons for the acquisition of lands or facilities for the location, construction, maintenance, reconstruction and enlargement of sanitary sewer systems and treatment facilities.  Acquisitions may be made for the purpose of future construction or additions to existing systems.  The acquired land may be located either inside or outside the boundaries of the township.  For all damage done to owners of land by reason of the taking of the land, the general fund of the township shall be pledged as security.  Damages shall be determined by viewers under this act for eminent domain proceedings.