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What is Being Proposed?

Warminster Municipal Authority’s Project at Well 37

The Warminster Township Municipal Authority (WTMA) is seeking zoning relief from Warwick Township to build a PFAS water treatment facility at Well 37, located on Stover Drive in the Stover Mill neighborhood. The plan includes a new treatment building, driveway paving, underground infrastructure, and possible stormwater basins. The site falls within Warwick Township’s MF-1 residential zone and the Riparian Corridor Conservation District, requiring multiple variances.

Quick Facts:

  • 📍 Location: TMP #51-014-241, Stover Mill, Warwick Township

  • 🧾 Use: E1 Utility/Public Service (Special Exception Requested)

  • 🛑 Relief Sought: Variances for Setbacks, Floodplain & Riparian Corridor Encroachments

📅 Hearing Details:

  • 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

  • ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

  • 📍 Location: Warwick Township Administration Building
      1733 Township Green, Jamison, PA 18929

[📎 View All Documents from the Township]

WTMA’s Justification

Why Warminster Authority Says This is Necessary

  • ✅ PFAS Remediation:
    The project removes PFAS (forever chemicals) from groundwater at Well 37 — protecting public water supplies for both Warminster and surrounding areas.

  • 🚧 Safety-Driven Location:
    The equipment shed is proposed outside the mapped floodplain to protect chlorine storage and reduce storm risk.

  • 🌳 Blended Aesthetic:
    The 22-foot structure includes landscaping buffers, ornamental fencing, and minimal lighting to reduce neighborhood impact.

“This site was selected for its proximity to the wellhead and its engineering viability. We’re committed to public health and minimal disruption.”
— Warminster Township Municipal Authority

Stover Mill Residents’ Concerns

Why Neighbors Oppose the Facility

    • 🧱 Zoning & Deed Restrictions:
      The deed limits the property to “well site only” use. Residents say a treatment plant violates both zoning and the original sale agreement.

    • 🌊 Environmental and Airborne Risks:
      PFAS dust can be released during filter changes; spills or flood-driven leaks could contaminate local soil and waterways.

    • 🏘️ Residential Disruption:
      Noise, backup generators, traffic from vacuum trucks, and industrial fencing will change the character of a quiet neighborhood.

    • 💸 Flood Insurance Redesignation:
      FEMA could revise the flood map, potentially increasing insurance costs for nearby homeowners.

    “We support clean water, but this is the wrong place. It’s an industrial plant next to our homes, and it violates the deed and zoning law.”
    — Stover Mill Resident Coalition

    [📥 Read Full Resident Report]

Comparison Table

Feature WTMA View Resident View
Intended Use
Utility/Public Service, public health project
Violates deed restricting use to “well site only”
Environmental Impact
Structure avoids mapped floodplain
Floodplain/riparian buffer still disturbed
Zoning Compliance
Special exception + variances requested
MF-1 zoning + conservation rules being bypassed
Safety
Equipment contained; no hazardous discharge
Risk of spills, airborne PFAS from filter media
Neighborhood Impact
Minimal visual impact, landscaping included
Noise, lighting, traffic, and industrial intrusion

How You Can Get Involved

Make Your Voice Heard at the Zoning Hearing

      • 🗣️ Attend the Public Hearing:
        Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 7:00 PM
        Warwick Township Administration Building

      This project will shape the future of our neighborhood. Your input matters. Speak up and get involved before decisions are final.

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