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Columbia council opposes proposed 42-inch water main route through Manor Street; staff to send letter of non-support

5404424 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

Council voted to direct staff to send a letter of non-support for Lancaster City's proposed 42-inch water main alignment that would run through Manor Street and other borough streets, citing disruption, unanswered technical questions and potential damage to recently completed streets.

Columbia Borough Council on July 15 voted to direct staff to send a letter of non-support for a proposed Lancaster City 42-inch transmission main that would run through parts of the borough, including Manor Street.

Councilperson Hoffman moved and Councilperson Stahl seconded a motion directing staff to transmit a letter opposing the current route proposal. Members said they do not oppose Lancaster City's goal of securing water supply but objected to the chosen alignment through residential streets and the borough's conservation…

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