Horsham To Host Expert Health Panel on Water Quality

HORSHAM, PA -- Horsham will host a health expert panel on water contamination, featuring several local lawmakers, on Monday evening at Hatboro-Horsham High School.

Horsham Township Council, along with U.S Representatives, Brendan Boyle (PA-13), Patrick Meehan (PA-7), and Michael Fitzpatrick (R-8) will lead the evening's discussion.

The meeting is open to the public and the residents of Horsham, Warminster and Warrington, as well as any former military personnel and employees stationed at the Willow Grove and Johnsville Naval Air Stations, the township said in a press release.

Representatives from several health and government agencies will discuss water quality through a presentation and discussion.

Contact information for each agency representative will be provided to guests. Additional attendees include:

· William Walker, Horsham Township Manager
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
· The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
· Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
· Pennsylvania Department of Health
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
· Horsham Township Council
· Horsham Water and Sewer Authority (HWSA)

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

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