CLJMA – Sewer Authority

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The Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority provides collection and treatment of sewage for portions of Sadsbury and Summit Townships. The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Sadsbury and Summit Townships.

Office Location:
Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority
9888 State Highway 285
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 277
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

Phone:  (814) 382-8315  (Office & Emergency calls – 24 hour answering service)
Fax:       (814) 382-1162
Email:    office@cljma.com

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday,  7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting:
1st Wednesday of each month @ 6:00 PM  (except January & July in 2024 – see Calendar)
Sadsbury Township Municipal Building, 9888 State Highway 285, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
CLJMA requests 24 hour notice prior to scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda.

Treatment Plant
First Street Extension
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

BILLING/PAYMENTS – NEW 2024
The Authority will be billing for its service on a monthly basis.
Payments may be placed in the drop box outside the office door, sent by mail or use online bill pay.  Online Bill pay is available for current billings. Convenience fees apply. Click on this link:  https://www.diversifiedbillpay.com/v1/cljma
Contact the office for payment of liens, inspections or tap-in fees.

COLLECTION AGENCY – PORTNOFF LAW ASSOCIATES
Starting August 1st, 2024, delinquent sewer fees are being forwarded to Portnoff Law Associates for collection.  Please note that delinquent accounts may be subject to interest and collection costs. 

For questions regarding delinquent accounts, please contact Portnoff Law Associates at 866-211-9466 or through their website at www.portnoffonline.com.

RATES — NEW EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Monthly Rate – $60.00, due by the 15th of each month
Annual Rate – $720.00
Late Fee  – $6.00; payment must be received by the end of regular office hours on the 15th or late fee will be added to account.
Postage and Handling Fee  – $3.00 – will be assessed unless you sign up
for e-billing.  To sign up for e-billing, contact the office by phone or email to provide an email address.
NSF charges – $50.00 – will be accessed for returned checks or non-sufficient funds.

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Pre-Sale Inspections Required
As of 2/7/2018, the CLJMA adopted a policy requiring pre-sale inspections for all residential and commercial customers.  An inspection of the Service Lateral is required prior to the sale or transfer of any real property serviced by the CLJMA.  In conjunction with this inspection by the Authority, the customer shall, at the Customer’s expense, have a video inspection of the Service Lateral performed by a qualified video camera operator capable of producing a clear record of the video inspection, and shall provide the Authority with a copy of the video record.  Please contact the CLJMA office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of video inspection.  CLJMA Manager or other duly authorized person of the Authority must be present during this inspection.  Read updated CLJMA Lateral Inspections & Maintenance requirements for additional information.

Permits
Permits are required for new service or a change in existing service.
Permit applications can be obtained by calling or visiting the Authority office during business hours.

Board of Directors:
Robert Agnew (Summit Township) – Chairman
John Rendulic (Sadsbury Township) – Vice Chairman
Rocco Garnet (Sadsbury Township) –  Secretary
Brian Ferguson (Sadsbury Township) – Treasurer
Dan Whalen (Summit Township) – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer