For Immediate Release
June 16, 2011
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Brubaker Resolution Targets Cost Savings, Public Health Issues in Sewage Facilities Law

HARRISBURG – Sen. Mike Brubaker (R-36) introduced a resolution today that would examine the state's law governing sewage treatment facilities to identify cost savings to taxpayers and better protect public health and safety.

Senate Resolution 140 would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review the Commonwealth's sewage facilities management program authorized under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act. The state's sewage facilities program, which is largely administered by municipalities with assistance from the state Department of Environmental Protection, requires proper planning of facilities, permitting and uniform design standards.

"Technology has dramatically changed how our sewage facilities are planned, operated and managed, and a comprehensive review of this program is necessary to ensure the law is keeping pace with this growth in technology," Brubaker said. "Improving the planning and management of these facilities will help identify cost savings for state and local governments as well as improve the state's efforts to protect public health and the environment." 

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