Sewer capacity bottleneck near Shippensburg
Summary
CFJMA says sewer capacity limits will soon force it to turn away new housing and industrial projects near Shippensburg. A new pump station and force main would free up capacity, and the county's letter of support will strengthen federal appropriations requests.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A very expensive project funded by a mix of federal, state, and local dollars; higher tapping fees from new development would help support the system serving six municipalities.
Developers, businesses, and residents in the Shippensburg area, plus existing sewer users who avoid service restrictions.
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