Cranberry Township to Inspect Fernway Neighborhood for Lead Service Lines
In a proactive move to ensure the safety of residents, Cranberry Township supervisors have approved an inspection of the service lines underneath the Fernway neighborhood for potential lead or copper. The decision to proceed with the inspection, which will cost $113,700, comes in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions passed in 2021.
Despite Township manager Dan Santoro expressing confidence that the service lines in Fernway are safe, the lack of documentation to verify the absence of lead or copper has prompted this precautionary measure. The Fernway development, being the oldest in Cranberry Township, raises concerns due to its age predating the township’s ordinance prohibiting the use of lead in water service lines, which was implemented in 1960.
The inspection will involve both interior and exterior tests, with a Township employee conducting non-invasive checks inside homes and contractors from State Pipe Services performing hydro excavation outside the properties. Residents have been notified of the situation through postcards and are encouraged to schedule and complete inspections to receive a $10 credit on their utility bill.
While the majority of developments in Cranberry Township were built after 1960 and are documented to have no lead service lines, the Fernway neighborhood’s unique circumstances warrant this thorough examination. The Township’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its residents is evident in this proactive effort to comply with EPA regulations and provide peace of mind to the Fernway community.
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