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Council briefed on temporary Goose Creek sewer connection policy allowing 20 EDUs for next year
Summary
Public works staff proposed a DEP‑aligned stopgap sewer connection policy for the Goose Creek tributary to allow up to 20 EDUs over the next year with a three‑EDU per‑parcel limit; staff said the policy will be revisited following completion of Maple Alley Phase 1.
Public works staff presented a draft sewer connection and capacity policy for the Goose Creek tributary at the Nov. 18 work session, describing it as a short-term measure to align the borough’s connection management with DEP expectations while capacity upgrades are completed.
Staff proposed allowing a maximum of 20 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) to be granted into the Goose Creek system over the next year, with a limit of three EDUs per parcel. The policy was described as a temporary measure; staff said they will revisit connection limits after the first phase of the Maple Alley project is completed and the system is re-evaluated.
Councilors and committee members treated the item as a committee recommendation and asked staff to seek DEP approval as part of the connection-management plan. The item was recommended for placement on the consent agenda for the upcoming voting session.
