Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Phoenixville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Water and Sewer Rates for 2027
Water rates rise to $10.80 per thousand gallons while sewer stays at $7.15; both bonds will be paid off early in 2027, saving taxpayers roughly $22,000 and $80,000 in interest.
Water meter replacement funded
A $38,000 budget transfer moved money within the water fund to keep the capital meter replacement program on track.
Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement rebid
Every bid for the sewer improvement project came in too high, so Council rejected them all and will recalibrate and rebid. The manager said there's no urgency.
Water system: Aqua agreement, main breaks, and Odessa improvements
Council approved the amended Aqua Pennsylvania water supply agreement, accepted the Odessa water/sewer improvements by bill of sale, and added $130,677.69 to the water fund for emergency main breaks — while Public Works just worked a 10-hour deployment on the water system.
15 Water Street acquisition
The Borough is buying the only house on Water Street, between its own parcels, to connect its water treatment plant campus — negotiated as a sale instead of condemnation.