Public Notice ACT 537 - PLAN UPDATE POCONO AND STROUD TOWNSHIP

Public Notice ACT 537 - PLAN UPDATE POCONO AND STROUD TOWNSHIP In accordance with the requirements of Pennsylvania's Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537), Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) intends to submit an Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). The purpose of this public notice is to inform residents and provide an opportunity for review and comment on the proposed Plan Update. This Plan Update documents PAWC's proposed acquisition of the collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities currently owned by Nexus Water Group and operated by Community Utilities of PA., which serves the Penn Estates Development located in Stroud and Pocono Township, Monroe County. The planning area lies within the State Water Plan Watershed 1-E, with treated effluent discharging to the Unnamed Tributary to Brodhead Creek #04929 "Cranberry Run" – A high-quality cold-water fishes designated stream that eventually flows into the Delaware River. The purchase of the Penn Estates sanitary sewer system will be funded directly by PAWC. The current residential customer rate for Penn Estates wastewater service is $39.90 per month, per household – as established in the compliance tariff approved by the PUC. PAWC has committed not to seek a rate increase for two years after acquisition. A 30-day public review and comment period will be open from Apri 27th through May 26th, 2026. During this period, the proposed Plan Update may be reviewed at either the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or the Stroud Township Municipal Building located at 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Lorenzo Marcolin, Reilly Associates, 49 S Main St. Ste 200, Pittston, PA 18640. All comments must be received before the close of the public comment period. Reilly Associates will review and address all written comments prior to submitting the final Plan Update to PADEP. April 24 2026 LSOM0504382