Public Sewer Extension Planned in Doylestown

Doylestown Township is currently in the planning phase of the Pebble Ridge/Wood Ridge and Vicinity Gravity Sewer System. The project proposes public sanitary sewer service to a total of two hundred and fifty-two (252) properties bounded by Bristol Road, Turk Road, Lower State Road, and Almshouse Road, including the communities of Pebble Ridge and Wood Ridge, within Doylestown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Most lots are served by private wells with the exception of approximately 10 parcels along Turk Road, Willow Lane, and Doylestown Knoll that are served by public water supplied by the Doylestown Township Municipal Authority. No additional public water mains are to be constructed in conjunction with this project. Most soils in the area have been or are classified as “poorly drained” or “somewhat poorly drained” and would be considered marginal septic systems under current regulations. Many of the existing septic systems in this area have experienced malfunctions and/or failures, dating back greater than 30 years. It has been determined that the cost of installation for replacement septic systems (estimated between $35,000.00 and $40,000.00) is greater than the cost associated with the planned public gravity fed system. Numerous failures and malfunctions of existing private septic systems in this community have been reported over the last 10 years. Failing systems are a significant burden to property owners trying to sell. The planned public sewer extension could prove very valuable to anyone planning to sell and those looking to buy. Read more at www.buxmontliving.com