Township Newsletter – Mailed Quarterly to Residents
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The MS4 Program – When stormwater runoff enters municipal owned storm drains and that portion of the municipality has been deemed an “urbanized area” (urbanized areas are determined by Census Data), the municipality is required to develop and implement a stormwater management program and apply for various permits to reduce the contamination of stormwater runoff similar to businesses that release water as a byproduct of their operations. The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit requires municipalities to monitor stormwater, educate targeted audiences about water pollution, and enact and enforce stormwater ordinances, along with various other stormwater prevention and protection activities.
The PA Department of Environmental Protection has produced a guide for property owners that explains and illustrates Best Management Practices (BMP) for Stormwater. This guide is primarily intended for landowners who have (or will have) a stormwater BMP on their property, but the guide contains useful information for any landowner. Please click on the link below to read more about BMP.
SW_Booklet_2017-1 Homeowners Guide to Stormwater Best Management Practices
As part of the Township’s continuing efforts to educate the public about water pollution, as required by our MS4 permit, we are pleased to provide the following information for your review:
Every Drop Counts (Save Water by Fixing Leaks) – Free Testing Kit available at the Township Office (while supplies last. Click on the link to view the flyer for the testing kit.
Every Drop Counts
How to Save Water – Everyday activities we all take for granted can use a lot of water; this chart supplied by the American Water Works Association provides alternatives to help you save water, and lower water meter readings will also translate into lower sewer bills. Click on the link to open the flyer.
How To Save Water
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Free Commuter Services – Did you know that Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is a Free service available to Berks County residents? Free services include: Rideshare Matching, Vanpool Start-up and Assistance and Free Emergency Ride Home Program. Click on the link for a printable flyer from Free Commuter Services.
Commuter Services Flyer 8 5×11
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Additional Links:
The following links offer additional information about the Township and surrounding area that we hope you will find helpful:
Lower Heidelberg Township Zoomable Map
LHT Zoning Map
Wikipedia Information On Lower Heidelberg Township
City Data
Living Places Writeup On Lower Heidelberg Township
BerksPa.us Website