Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Upcoming Policy Hearings
NOV
14
Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a hearing alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will examine our Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding our commonwealth’s water system and residential wells with a safe and clean water system.
This hearing will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center located at 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512
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