Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Murrysville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
Storm damage straining Public Works
The stormwater fee council passed last December still hasn't been billed — it's on hold after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. No bill this year; the program will come back for a fresh decision soon.
White Valley Active Mine Drainage Treatment Project
MAWA won a $2.1 million grant to design an active treatment plant for the White Valley mine discharge near Export, handling up to 4 million gallons per day of heavily polluted water, with CEC and AMD Industries selected as engineering partners.
Lions Run Mine Drainage Treatment Success
MAWA's passive treatment system is removing nearly all iron, acidity, and aluminum from Lions Run, and fish and salamanders have returned downstream. Maintenance was completed this year, with the next round expected in three to four years.