EPA recognizes Chesco among nation’s leading green power users
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners announced today the County’s acceptance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Green Power Partner.
In its confirmation of the County of Chester as a Green Power Partner, the EPA noted the County’s purchase of 20,460,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet 100 percent of the County’s...
Kennett Supervisors OK new public/private program to cut sediment in waterways
Ashley Allen of i2 Capital
KENNETT — Township Supervisors approved a forward-looking and cost- effective program to improve water quality while meeting the mandates of the federal government and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
“Having a sufficient supply of clean water is a pressing issue for Kennett Township and the whole country,” said Supervisor Chair Richard Leff....
Birmingham supervisors blast stormwater rules
Again criticize new DEP/EPA rules that could cost taxpayers $400,000
By Liz Brown, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — The township’s Board of Supervisors continue to lament the mandates being handed down by the PA State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding pollutants being discharged into the local waterways.
At Monday’s...
Pocopson faces $400K in sediment plan costs
Supervisors say they are frustrated by high cost, lack of proof remediation will benefit creek
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson township officials are worried that new rules on sediment discharge into local streams, such as the Brandywine, seen here from Birmingham, could cost the township some $400,000 over the next five years and may not provide much of a solution.
POCOPSON — During...
Fall means getting back up to speed
The heat and quiet of summer begin to fade; new stormwater regs have local officials angry
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are few times that elicit such joy and enthusiasm. Sure, kids might get ramped up before the holidays, but we adults — well, you can see all of us with kids walking with a lighter step this week for one reason: school starts Monday!
While our kids are somewhere between...
Birmingham officials balk at new DEP regs
Supervisors unhappy with DEP’s call for some $322,000 in stormwater management projects
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and possible adjustments to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) upset the townhip’s supervisors at the board meeting on Monday night. Representatives from VanDeMark &...
New stormwater rules could cost E. Marlborough more than $500,000
EPA, State DEP sediment containment rules could hit budget hard, officials say
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New rules for sediment containment could hit local communities in the Christina River basin (pictured above) hard in the coming years. East Marlborough officials said Monday that it could cost the township more than $500,000 over the next five years to meet the requirements.
EAST MARLBOROUGH...
Pocopson joins BVA effort to manage watershed sediment
Plan calls for towns to work together to meet complicated EPA mandates
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The watershed in the Unionville area is a complex maze of creeks and streams feeding the local acquifer, as well as for communities to the south.
POCOPSON — Unlike Las Vegas, what happens in Honey Brook apparently doesn’t stay in Honey Brook — at least when it comes to storm water...
