Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Murrysville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 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.
Light pollution and traffic concerns near commercial corridor
A longtime resident says Murrysville's commercial growth has already erased his night sky and worries a supercenter will make it worse, plus he flagged a possibly blind entrance on Wilson Road. These issues will be revisited during land development review.
Stormwater runoff and pre-existing tree clearing
Residents reported new flooding and swamp-like yards since trees were cleared on the site, and asked that stormwater plans account for runoff already being caused by preemptive clearing.
Cardboard compactor discontinued
The 13-year-old compactor at the Municipal Building is offline due to breakdowns and commercial misuse; residents can recycle cardboard curbside instead.