(a) General rule.--The monthly, quarterly or annual rental or charge or the fixed sum shall be authorized and collected as provided by general ordinances and, if levied and charged, shall be a lien on the properties charged from the date set forth in the ordinance. If the rental, charge or fixed sum is not paid after 30 days' notice, it may be collected by an action of assumpsit in the name of the borough against the owner of the property charged or by a lien filed in the nature of a municipal lien.
(b) Collection.--The council shall execute a warrant or warrants authorizing the collection of the monthly, quarterly or annual sewer rentals or charges, or the fixed sum, to the officer employed by council to collect the same. The officer shall have the authority now vested by law for the collection of borough taxes.