AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSewer Planning Deadline: Connoquenessing Township is racing to finalize a $9.15 million Act 537 sewer plan, with a special Aug. 17 meeting set to approve Alternative D-1 before a Sept. 1 DEP submission deadline. Stormwater Tech Upgrade: Delaware County approved buying 70 AWARE flood gauges to improve stormwater planning and share real-world flooding data with municipalities and residents, with an early-warning feature in development. Heat Safety Alert: A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Pennsylvania and nearby NJ, warning of high humidity and heat index values up to 100 degrees and urging precautions for heat illness. Air-Quality & Climate Budget Push: Philadelphia’s budget passed with limited new climate action, leaving advocates pressing for moves like ending trash incineration in Chester and accelerating electrification and wetland projects. Water System Cyberattacks: Federal authorities are investigating suspected coordinated hacks targeting drinking water and wastewater systems across at least 12 states, with operators forced to switch to manual controls as a precaution. Wildlife Risk Snapshot: A new nationwide report ranks whitetail deer as Pennsylvania’s deadliest animal, tied to collision risk.
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