Water & utilities in Pennsylvania local government
What Pennsylvania city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
862 Pennsylvania meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Pennsylvania with the most water & utilities activity
- Ephrata, PA (78)
- Wyomissing, PA (76)
- Hanover, PA (53)
- Lansdale, PA (44)
- Slatington, PA (41)
- Norristown, PA (31)
- Womelsdorf, PA (26)
- Pittsburgh, PA (24)
- Monaca, PA (24)
- Oxford, PA (23)
- West Chester, PA (23)
- Lansdowne, PA (21)
Latest matching meetings
Stormwater Authority to interview candidate for board vacancy
The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority is meeting to conduct interviews for a new board member to replace Authority Member Johnson, with a recommendation to Borough Council. They will also receive updates on the One Water project with the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center, the Earthcare Solutions…
Water supply feasibility study to be presented for Council recommendation
The Hanover Borough Water and Sewer Committee will hear a presentation by GFT on a water supply feasibility study and may recommend a preferred option to Council. The agenda also includes a drought status update, a capital improvement plan presentation, and a cybersecurity audit update. Public comment is scheduled.
Board considers variance for 9,500 sq ft utility building at 1899 Duquesne St
The Zoning Hearing Board will review a request from H.F. Lenz Engineering, acting for Duquesne Light Company, to construct a pre-engineered metal building. The proposed structure is approximately 9,500 square feet and intended exclusively for storing trucks and equipment. The request seeks a variance to Chapter…
Facilities Committee to vote on $107,572 in contracts for HVAC, water testing
The Pennsbury School District Board Facilities Committee will meet in person on September 3, 2026, at Charles Boehm Middle School. The agenda includes public comment, information items on the high school update and mold assessment regulation, and action items for approving contracts for indoor air quality fees, lead…
Norristown Stormwater Authority to approve July meeting minutes
The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the July 2, 2026 session. The board will also receive updates from the Finance Department and Engineering Division, including 2027 stormwater project plans and regulatory compliance requirements.
Swissvale Council to approve $3.5M in financing and $72K in purchases
The Swissvale Borough Council will vote on approving minutes, paying $1.24M in bills, and authorizing $3.5M in financing for DPW building renovations and capital projects. They will also consider purchasing a 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV, new computers, and two agreements with Verizon and Lamar Advertising.
Borough Council to approve $1.35 million in monthly payments at work session
Lansdale Borough Council will hold a work session to review routine committee reports and approve a $1,349,941.18 check warrant for September 2, 2026. The meeting includes public comment but no substantive decisions beyond the warrant approval.
Township awards $408,623.94 road paving contract and appoints new police chief
The Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts, including a $408,623.94 award for 2026 road milling and paving and a three-year recycling data agreement. The body will also appoint Mark Freeman as Chief of Police effective October 12, 2026, and approve a zoning amendment for a property on Jolly Road…
Council to discuss utility coordination at August 31 meeting
The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion on utility coordination at its regular meeting. The agenda item was requested by Council Member Barbara Warwick. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM in Council Chambers at the City-County Building.
Council to vote on $615K firing range contract, water deals, and police hires
The Hanover Borough Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering police appointments, water supply agreements, and several contracts, plus a separate vote on a $615,400 contract for a firing range at the public safety building. The meeting also includes public comment periods and announcements about…
Authority to consider 2027 sewer budget, rates, and tapping fee changes
The Lower Paxton Township Authority will discuss and potentially approve the 2027 sanitary sewer budget and rate model, including a presentation on a PENNVEST loan, and consider resolutions revising commercial tapping fees and authorizing easement condemnations for storm sewer projects. They will also review…
Council to hear stormwater report, vote on consent calendar and lot plan extension
The Palmyra Borough Council will hear a presentation on the Subsurface and Stormwater Investigation report, vote on the consent calendar (including bills and treasurer's report), and consider a 30-day extension for the Wyse Lot Add-on Plan at 321 S. Horstick Avenue. They will also discuss the Borough Code…
Council to consider street acceptance, zoning amendment, and traffic changes
Lititz Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to accept Hensley Street in Sutters Meadow and amend downtown zoning for solar and accessory structure demolition. They will also consider an ordinance for a four-way stop on N. Cedar Street and one-way Pine Lane, along with sewer and water acceptance…
West Goshen board to hold conditional use hearing for West Chester University plan
The West Goshen Board of Supervisors is holding a conditional use hearing on August 24, 2026, related to a West Chester University application. The agenda includes the application, a narrative, the university's master campus plan, and multiple appendices covering enrollment, student housing, transportation, parking…
Allentown EAC to discuss Climate Action Plan priorities and community input
The Allentown Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on the Climate Action Plan, including public engagement tools like an interactive map and a poll for prioritizing strategies. The agenda also includes old business such as the Lehigh Valley Switch Together update and goal review, plus community…
Slatington workshop to discuss backflow prevention, sewer rates, traffic study
The Slatington Water/Sewer/Highway Workshop Committee meets to discuss and review various infrastructure and public works topics. Items include a presentation on backflow prevention, intersection signage, potential one-way alleys, a traffic study, sewer and water rate discussions, and grant opportunities. No formal…
Council to weigh permit fee waiver, storage, and zoning changes
The Development Activities Committee will consider several action items, including a request to waive building permit fees, storage space for a police foundation, use of a borough property by Scouting America, and agreements for a subdivision at 237 East Fulton Street. They will also discuss draft ordinances on…
EAC to discuss stormwater grant, bird resolution, and garden events
The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from Borough Council and other boards, and discuss ongoing 2026 projects. Key items include a grant application for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin, a bird migration lighting resolution, and upcoming volunteer…
Planning Commission to review Heritage Center plans and zoning code changes
The Malvern Planning Commission is meeting to review revised plans for the Heritage Center project, including sewer planning, and to discuss proposed amendments to the borough's zoning and subdivision ordinances. The agenda includes a landscape fee in lieu option and new short-term rental requirements. The commission…
Council to vote on lead poisoning prevention ordinance and lease for sewer truck
Upper Darby Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-08, establishing a Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Hazard Control Program. They will also consider introducing Ordinance 2026-07 for a Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program, and approving a lease purchase for a SuperJet 1620 Jetter Truck…
Stormwater Task Force to review flow map and stream restoration story map
The West Whiteland Township Stormwater Task Force is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss several stormwater-related items. They will review the second draft of a stormwater flow map and discuss a project-specific story map example for stream restoration, along with education and attendance…
Womelsdorf Sewer Authority meets to approve bills and hear reports on the Alden on Sixth project.
The Womelsdorf Sewer Authority will hold a standard monthly meeting to accept minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes specific reports from the engineer and solicitor regarding the 'Alden on Sixth' project. The board will vote to ratify a list of bills to be paid, but no specific dollar amounts or new…
Council to advertise Church Tank project for bidding and approve stormwater agreement
The Bradford Woods Borough Council will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business regarding stormwater infrastructure. The agenda includes a motion to advertise the MS4 Church Tank project for public bidding. Additionally, the council will vote on approving an amended stormwater management and maintenance…
Hanover Finance Committee to review 2027 budget, water agreements, and contracts
The Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and personnel items, including the 2027 budget executive summary, water supply agreements, construction contracts, and special event permits. The agenda includes both final actions and items for discussion, with…
Planning Commission reviews revised Collegium Charter School athletic fields plan
The West Whiteland Township Planning Commission is reviewing a revised land development plan for Collegium Charter School's proposed athletic fields at 501-559 Clover Mill Rd. The plan includes outdoor fields, parking, and related facilities on a 37.3-acre property. Staff recommends no action at this time due to…
Council to vote on two steep-slope excavation permits and capital plan
The Murrysville Council will hold public hearings and vote on conditional use applications for steep-slope excavation on Wilson Road and Saltsburg Road, plus the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program. The regular meeting includes resolutions for a joint comprehensive plan with Export, a grant application, a cyber…
County Council to review amended 2026 capital budget and jail healthcare RFP
Delaware County Council will hear updates on the Office of Judicial Support, the amended 2026 Capital Improvement Budget, and county services. They will also vote on several advertisements, grants, and contracts, including a request for proposals for healthcare services at the county jail and multiple grant…
Ephrata Borough Council committee to review Q2 budget, Maple St right of way, BESS
The Municipal Enterprises Committee of the Ephrata Borough Council is meeting to discuss the second quarter budget review, a right-of-way matter on N Maple St, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). No action items are listed; all items are for discussion only.
Flood committee to vote on flood study contractor and new member
The Cove Gap Flood Advisory Committee is meeting to vote on a flood study contractor and on adding Megan Stellfox to the committee. They will also review the flood webpage, camera view refinements, and discuss siren costs and the Downingtown Storm Water Authority.
Wayne Conservation District to approve $230K Hopkins Road contract amendment
The Wayne Conservation District is meeting to review staff reports, approve financials, and act on new business items including several agricultural conservation contracts and a road project amendment. The board will also discuss real estate in executive session.
Lansdowne Borough Council committees to discuss infrastructure, codes, and sanitation
The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will meet to discuss updates on capital projects, stormwater infrastructure, EV charging stations, code enforcement, problem properties, roadway issues, and sanitation topics including alley trash pickup and sewer problems. Public comment is scheduled at multiple…
Committee to discuss park updates, stormwater grant, and Lights Out program
The Lansdowne Borough Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on Veterans Landing play equipment, native plant signs, memorial bench donations, and the Wabash Road property. New business includes a resolution for a…
Council to vote on developer agreements, affordable housing ordinance
Easton City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including developer agreements for properties on E. Berwick St. and Centre St., a renewal for OpenGov, and a cooperation agreement for hotel tax-funded improvements. They will also discuss an ordinance amending Chapter 176 on affordable housing and…
Council to accept $50K Main St. grant, review water compliance
The Blawnox Borough Council is meeting to approve minutes and a $222,025.38 general fund bill list, hear presentations from the library and a fundraising concert organizer, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include accepting a $50,000 Allegheny County Main Street grant and a resolution on the capital fund…
Council to consider zoning changes for data centers and Berkshire Mall overlay
The Wyomissing Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with an executive session at 6:00 p.m. and the public meeting at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with multiple payment approvals and resolutions, plus action items on zoning ordinance changes for data centers, an RFP for…
Council to consider zoning changes for data centers and Berkshire Mall overlay
The Wyomissing Borough Council will vote on a consent agenda with multiple payment applications and resolutions, and consider several action items including zoning ordinance changes for data centers and the Berkshire Mall C-1 overlay, an RFP for Borough Hall renovation architectural services, and traffic improvements…
Planning Commission to review Elizabethtown College trail stormwater plan
The Elizabethtown Borough Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, primarily to review the stormwater plan for the Elizabethtown College Community Trail Extension. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and other business. No other substantive items are listed.
Sewer Authority reviews delinquent accounts and Mine Run interceptor restrictions
The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports from the Treasurer, Committees, Engineer, and Attorney. No specific dollar amounts, contract values, or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.
Storm water authority to vote on filing liens for unpaid 2026 bills
The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) is holding its regular business meeting. The main action is a motion to authorize the solicitor to file liens against specific properties to recover unpaid 2026 storm water bills, plus associated court, postage, and legal fees. The agenda also includes routine…
Borough Authority to act on sewer, development, and financial items
The Ephrata Borough Authority will consider several action items, including a payment for the WWTP No. 1 Biosolids Project, approval of an unbudgeted expenditure for tree services, requests to reduce financial security for two developments, an agreement for completion and bonding of improvements for Oak & Co Holdings…