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Residents raise alarms over nearby wastewater pond, drilling and truck traffic; borough to verify permits and drilling records
Summary
Residents and council discussed community concerns about a nearby fracked-water holding pond, heavy truck traffic and whether drilling or pipelines extend beneath borough property; borough staff said it will check state reporting and coordinate with DEP and the police for safety enforcement.
Neighbors and council members raised concerns about a nearby industrial wastewater/storage pond associated with oil/gas operations, about large truck staging near I‑79 ramps and about whether any horizontal drilling has extended beneath borough property.
Resident speakers said trucks were parking along ramps and state roads and that the presence of heavy vehicles and nighttime activity was disruptive. Staff and the police chief said officers have been conducting random safety and regulatory checks on trucks, and the police will coordinate with state authorities where vehicles are on state-owned ramps.
Council and staff explained that drilling and well-path data are typically reported to state regulators and that those records can be used to verify whether any subsurface activity crosses borough land. The borough advised residents that if an operator sought permission to drill beneath borough property the borough would be notified and that, in the past, the borough had been approached and had declined when residents opposed drilling beneath borough parks.
Council asked staff to check state drilling/permit databases for the specific well pad and to coordinate with DEP and the county for any compliance or permitting questions. The police confirmed they would continue periodic vehicle inspections and follow up on complaints about truck parking on ramps.
Ending
Staff will check public records for well paths and permits, coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed, and monitor truck parking enforcement; residents were advised to document specific locations and times for follow-up.
