Date: 12/14/2006    Subject: Petrolia Water Project

PROJECT CONTINGENCY FUND TO COVER COST OVERRUNS IN PETROLIA WATER PROJECT - Funding Will Replace Aging Pipes that Plaque Service. [to view full document: go to Document Library.]

Date: 10/14/2004    Subject: DEP ISSUES PERMIT FOR BEAR CREEK AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

October 14, 2004 MEADVILLE: Environmental Protection Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch today announced that DEP has issued a construction permit to the Petroleum Valley Regional Water Authority to pave the way for construction of a new water distribution system in northeastern Butler County and northwestern Armstrong County. (Full text has been posted In the Document Library)

Date: 5/12/2004    Subject: Governor Rendell in Petrolia

Rendell administration officials will visit Petrolia, Butler County to make a major announcement regarding a Public Water System for Petrolia area. More than 900 residents of northeastern Butler County have been on bottled water for nearly three years, after the discovery that their water wells were contaminated due to historical industrial waste disposal. This original news release is posted in the document library.

Date: 5/12/2004    Subject: Governor Rendell in Petrolia

Rendell administration officials will visit Petrolia, Butler County to make a major announcement regarding a Public Water System for Petrolia area.

Date: 2/2/2004    Subject: DEP Hosts Information Session on Butler County Chemical Site and Water Issues

Environmental Protection Northwest Regional Director Kelly Burch today encouraged residents in northeastern Butler County and northwestern Armstrong County to take advantage of a public availability session February 10th regarding the Apple Road cleanup segment of the Bear Creek Area Chemical Site. DEP Project Manager Chuck Tordella will be at the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Co. Social Hall at 200 Argyle St., just off Route 268 in Petrolia, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 10 to meet individually with community residents to informally discuss recent and upcoming site activities and related water issues. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 12/9/2003    Subject: DEP Invites Residents to Public Meeting

on Proposed Public Water Plan for Butler County Chemical Site. Meeting is scheduled for January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Karns City High School auditorium. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 12/8/2003    Subject: DEP Begins Petroleum Valley Cleanup

Work begins at Apple Road Disposal Area. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 11/4/2003    Subject: DEP offers Water System Grant to Petroleum Valley Regional Water Authority

to serve residents whose water wells have been threatened or impacted by contamination at the Bear Creek Chemical Site. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 10/9/2003    Subject: DEP Meets with Residents

to discuss proposed Public Water Plan for Butler County Chemical Site. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 10/6/2003    Subject: DEP anounces Settlement with Crompton Corporation

to help pay for Petrolia Area cleanup and Public Water System. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 10/1/2003    Subject: DEP Available for Information Session on Butler County Chemical Site and Water Issues

DEP representatives will be at the Fairview Township Municipal Building on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet individually with community residents to informally discuss recent and upcoming site activities and water issues. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 7/2/2003    Subject: Bottled Water Transition in Bear Creek Area to Occur Next Week

Culligan Water of Bulter will assume responsibility for bottled water delivery to impacted homes and businesses in the Bear Creek Area Chemical Site. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 5/21/2003    Subject: DEP announces Public Water System for Petrolia Area

Regional Director Kelly Burch announced that DEP has reached a conclusion regarding a water source for the Bear Creek Chemical Site, selecting East Brady Borough. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 5/2/2003    Subject: DEP Announces Settlement with Beazer East

to help pay for Petrolia Area cleanup and Public Water System. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 5/2/2003    Subject: DEP Schedules Public Meeting

to update citizens on Butler County chemical site and water issues. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 4/21/2003    Subject: DEP Available for Information Session on Butler County Chemical Site and Water Issues

DEP representatives will be at the Fairview Township Municipal Building on Wednesday, April 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss recent and upcoming site activities and water issues. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 3/25/2003    Subject: DEP Expands Water Delivery in Northeastern Butler County

DEP will begin providing bottled water as a precautionary measure to additional locations in northeast Butler County. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 3/13/2003    Subject: DEP to Cleanup Butler County Waste Sites

that have contaminated wells. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 3/13/2003    Subject: DEP to Provide Water to Petrolia

following discovery of water supply contamination. (The complete document is available in the Document Library)

Date: 9/30/2002    Subject: Water Supply Feasibility Study Completed

PADEP recently completed the Public Water Supply Feasibility Study for the Bear Creek Area. This document is available in the 'Document Library' and also at all Township and Borough Buildings.