Public Works

Lower Gwynedd Township's Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of roads, sewer lines and park facilities in the Township. Robert Pierson is the Director of Public Works. Michael DeStefano is the Assistant Public Works Director. The hours of the department are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Monday to Friday.

BY-PASS METER POLICY:

Lower Gwynedd residents with swimming pools or irrigation systems may install a by-pass meter that measures the amount of water that is used but does not discharge into sanitary sewer system. A portion of the metered water which is eliminated from entering the sanitary sewer system can then be deducted from your sewer bill.

The by-pass meter must be purchased from the Township and a permit for the installation must be obtained. The present cost for a meter is $56.00, the installation permit is $50.00 along with a one-time $50.00 inspection fee totaling an upfront cost of $156.00. Thereafter, a $25.00 administrative fee is paid annually to the Township. All meters must be installed by a registered master plumber.

Alternatively, homeowners with in-ground swimming pools may receive an annual $25.00 credit and above-ground pools can receive an annual $10.00 credit on their sewer bill without the costs of installing a by-pass meter.

If you wish to discuss either option, contact Marie Newell or Mary Trocino at the Lower Gwynedd Township Building 215-646-5302.

Dead Deer

To report a dead deer anywhere in the Township, please notify the PA Game Warden at (610) 926-3136.

Documents, Forms & Permits

Need a form or permit? The Lower Gwynedd Township Website offers a variety of forms online to download and print for your convenience.

Highways

The Township is responsible for repair, maintenance and snow removal for 40 miles of road. Each year the Township surveys the road conditions and develops a plan for repaving and curb replacement. Questions can be directed to the Township Roadmaster at 215-646-5302.

Sewer

The Township also maintains approximately 100 miles of sewer lines, two pump stations and five metering stations. The Lower Gwynedd Township Municipal Authority handles sewer line construction. Once construction is complete, the Township assumes operating responsibility. Through an agreement with Ambler Borough, the Township's wastewater is treated at the Ambler Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Snow Plowing

The Township's Public Works Department is responsible for plowing and salting of roads in Lower Gwynedd. Whenever roads are snow covered or icy, or the forecast calls for inclement weather, please move your vehicles out of the street and onto private driveways so that plowing and salting operations can be done safely and efficiently. Remember that during a snow emergency all vehicles must be removed from the roadways.

Trash Collection

The Township has a "Single Hauler" ordinance, whereby the Township contracts with one private hauler to provide service in Lower Gwynedd Township. Waste Management of Indian Valley is the Township's designated waste hauler. All new residents must contract with Waste Management.