Wrightstown Township supervisors are considering an ordinance that would require homeowners in the Jane Chapman East and Matthew's Ridge sewer systems to inspect and repair lateral sewer lines before selling their properties, targeting cracks and other defects that allow groundwater infiltration. The move follows the township's expectation of spending more than $200,000 on improvements to those systems. The ordinance would also prohibit "unlawful connections" like roof drains and sump pumps that strain capacity and drive up costs. Officials plan to notify affected homeowners and hold a public meeting before formally adopting the measure.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 4/5/2026