Last week, Trumbauersville Borough Council gave an update on its water situation.  Approximately two weeks ago pressure in the borough's water system was reduced for no reason and the lack of pressure caused a loss of water in the borough's water system. As a result iron oxide, which normally adheres to water pipes, but can come loose if there is a change in water flow, caused some residents to have "rusty water." 

            As yet, there is no known cause why water pressure and the resultant loss of water in the system occurred.  Borough officials quickly contacted the Department of Environmental Protection, the agency that oversees water quality for the borough, to test the water in the borough's water system, including "raw" water from the borough's well.  Additionally, DEP tested water from several residential properties in the borough. 

            Once the borough's water testing is completed by DEP, a report will be issued.  In the meantime, the water interconnection with Milford Township Municipal Authority, along with water from borough well No. 2, will provide water access for residents until   well No. 3 is completed and running.  It is expected well No. 3 should be available for use by mid-October.

            In another water issue, the borough's well-head building will get a new roof shortly.  The cost is expected to be approximately $1,755.

            The borough council passed a towing ordinance that requires vehicles that are not inspected or licensed to be removed from public streets.  If they are not removed they can be towed at the owner's expense.  If the vehicle is on private property, but deemed a nuisance, it can be removed by a judicial decision after a lengthy process.  A vehicle to be removed must not be able to move on its own. 

            Additionally, it must have other things wrong with it, such as the inability to close a door.  Councilman Mike George voted against the ordinance, noting, "Guys like to work on cars."  He observed that Trumbauersville is a blue-collar neighborhood.  Lots of residents have old cars. 

            Mayor James Black said he is opposed to the borough removing a vehicle from private property.  He contended the ordinance is unfair because if a resident does not like a neighbor he can file a complaint that can force the vehicle to be removed. 

            The mayor was informed that other municipalities have similar ordinances.  He questioned why Trumbauersville should blindly follow other municipalities' ordinances.  It was explained that the removal of a vehicle from private property would only occur after a full review of the vehicle's circumstances.  The fine, when applied, is $1,000. It includes an escalator clause for noncompliance.

            Council approved a three-year contract with BFI Waste Services, the lowest responsible bidder for $402,694.50.  BFI will provide a 96-gallon trash toter and recycle toter for residential use.  Residents must arrange bulk pick-up through the trash service, not through the borough.  If an additional toter is needed, there must be an arrangement between the resident and the trash service.  It is uncertain which day trash service will commence in 2026.

            Council approved the Veterans' War Memorial plan submission.  It will include chairs, statues and banners to be placed at the borough park in remembrance of the service of local veterans. A "soft" opening of the Veterans' Memorial is expected to occur on November 1.

            The Trumbauersville Pancake Breakfast was a huge success.  One hundred and ten pounds of food was donated to the food pantry.  A donation of $960 from the proceeds of the breakfast was given to the food pantry as well.  Additionally, $180 was donated to the Trumbauersville Fire Company.