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Newtown Township Approves $3.5M PFAS Water Treatment Facility

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1 year ago

December 2, 2024

Newtown Township Approves .5M PFAS Water Treatment Facility

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 27 meeting voted to waive the land development process, clearing the way for a proposed expansion at the Newtown Artesian Water Company on Frost Lane.

The company will be spending $3.5 million to construct a new building containing two massive filters designed to remove PFAS (also known as forever chemicals) from the water supply. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are toxic compounds linked to cancer, thyroid disorders, and other life-threatening health conditions.

Dan Angove, the CEO of the Newtown Artesian Water Company, said part of an 11.5 percent rate increase recently approved by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission, will go toward paying for the upgrade.

The increase, the first for the water utility since 2019, equates to an $11.94 increase per quarter or $4 a month more for the average consumer, according to Angove.

Water company officials said the new filters will bring “the acceptable level” of contamination down to zero to meet the new federal drinking water standards coming next year.

“We’re asking for the waiver to expedite the process and reduce the cost that we have to pass on to our ratepayers and your township residents and also be ready so we can start construction as soon as possible,” water company officials told the supervisors.

“That doesn’t mean we haven’t gone through a review process. We still went to the zoning hearing board to obtain zoning relief. We have had conversations with township staff. We have received letters from the township planner, the county planning commission, the township engineers and the planning commission. This project has been pretty thoroughly vetted at this point.”

In addition to a waiver for land development, the supervisors approved waivers for lighting, trash collection, and sidewalks.

“Very rarely will anybody be there,” water company officials told the supervisors of the new building. “If they are there it will probably be for maintenance or replacement of the filters. Nobody goes to this facility. It’s unmanned so there’s no need for trash collection, sidewalks and lighting. Essentially all we are doing is taking the existing facility, building a big box that will be attached to it, and putting two really big filters in there.

“We’re being told by the federal government that we have to do more to clean your water so we have to build a new box to put the filters in there,” said the water company.

During the discussion, the supervisors briefly debated whether to asked the company to pay a $20,000 fee in lieu of providing sidewalks at the site. The board eventually decided against the idea, which had been suggested by the planning commission.

Newtown Artesian provides water service to approximately 11,167 residential, business, public fire protection and private fire protection customers in Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, and the northern portion of Middletown Township.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in strikes; Pennsylvania lawmakers respond

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March 1, 2026

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in strikes; Pennsylvania lawmakers respond

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, President Trump said. Meanwhile, the reactions to the strikes against Iran were mostly split along partisan lines among Pennsylvania’s elected officials.

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Quakertown police chief on leave after clash with student protesters

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February 28, 2026

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Quakertown police chief on leave after clash with student protesters

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!

Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree is on leave after he was seen on video placing a student in a chokehold during a high school walkout earlier this month.

Borough Solicitor Peter Nelson told 6abc and other outlets Friday that McElree, who also serves as the borough manager, is currently on workers’ compensation leave. A request for comment from Nelson was not immediately returned Saturday.

The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating the police department’s response to a student-led protest against the Trump administration federal enforcement actions on Feb. 20.

After more than 30 students walked out of Bucks County’s Quakertown Community High School, a violent confrontation with Quakertown officers saw at least five students arrested. The students have since been charged with aggravated assault, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Police claim that students threw snowballs at the responding officers on the scene and kicked their cars.

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Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 2 Day results for Feb. 27, 2026

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February 28, 2026

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The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

11-18-39-43-67, Mega Ball: 23

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Winning Pick 2 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

Day: 4-7, Wild: 5

Evening: 8-8, Wild: 0

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

Day: 6-7-7, Wild: 5

Evening: 0-0-3, Wild: 0

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

Day: 7-2-1-4, Wild: 5

Evening: 5-7-3-1, Wild: 0

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

Day: 8-4-5-4-4, Wild: 5

Evening: 1-1-9-8-7, Wild: 0

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Winning Cash 5 numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

04-14-16-20-38

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Winning Treasure Hunt numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

02-04-08-13-30

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Winning Match 6 Lotto numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

10-12-23-31-33-46

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 27 drawing

03-04-13-28-42, Bonus: 02

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Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Ensure your ticket has your signature, name, address and phone number on the back.
Prizes up to $600: Claim at any PA Lottery retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Prizes from $600 to $2,500: Use a Claim Form to claim at a retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Prizes over $2,500: Mail your signed ticket with a Claim Form or in person at a Lottery Area Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Lottery Headquarters is currently not open to the public. Visit the PA Lottery website for other office locations near you.

When are the Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: 1:35 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. daily.
Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. daily.
Treasure Hunt: 1:35 p.m. daily.
Match 6 Lotto: 6:59 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Powerball Double Play: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.

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