The Plumstead Township Public Works Department will be performing flushing and inspection of the distribution system as outlined in the schedule below. Please keep in mind that due to unforseen circumstances, overlapping of the specified days may occur.
As a result of the main flushing, please observe the following recommendations:
A slight discoloration may be noticed and Running the COLD water for a short period of time should clear up the discloration;refrain from laundering clothes during this time; and Clear Flush the line to the washer by capturing the water entering the machine prior to doing laundry;
If further concern arise, please contact the Public Works Department at #215-766-0189
Important News About Open Burning..(Because of the volume of inquiries, we have decided to leave this on the website.) Effective February 22, 2012 the Township has officially rescinded its Open Burning Policy and will no longer issue permits. This action is a result of formal notification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) that we are a mandated community under Act 101 and thus any burning is regulated by the state and we cannot supersede its authority. Based on the state law, the only property owners permitted to burn are those considered to be "working farms", defined as the production of agricultural commodities in their unmanufactured state on the premises of the farm operation. Campfires and ceremonial fires are also permitted. Yard waste is NOT permitted to be burned. Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, garden residue, tree trimmings, chipped shrubbery, and other vegetative materials. Because the Township is a mandated community we are responsible for the enforcement of this Act, and will do what is necessary to ensure that the Township and our residents remain in compliance with it.