Utilities and Infrastructure

coverClimate Action Plan

The Chester County Climate Action Plan was adopted by the County Commissioners on October 7, 2021. The plan was prepared by the Chester County Planning Commission in partnership with the County's Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The Climate Action Plan provides a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency at County government facilities and community-wide. View Publication

coverLandowners Resource Guide for Pipeline Easements and Rights-of-Way (2015)

The resource guide provided here is intended to serve as a resource for landowners and residents, including those who may have an existing or proposed pipeline right-of-way on or near their property. Links and resources on easements are included for those interested in more detailed information on the subject.

Please note that landowners should not rely solely on this information to direct their land or financial decisions. This information is advisory and not intended to be, and should not be considered to be, a substitute for legal advice and planning. Any individual who undertakes specific suggestions presented in the resource guide should do so only after consulting with an experienced professional advisor. View Guide

coverPipeline Information Center Brochure

A brochure describing the information on the PIC website is available for anyone interested in learning more about pipelines. If your municipality or group would like printed copies of the brochure, please contact us at ccpipelines@chesco.org. View Brochure

Watersheds LogoWatersheds 2045 (2024)

Watersheds 2045 is the Integrated Water Resources Plan for Chester County. It was adopted in 2024 and is managed by the Chester County Water Resources Authority. This Plan also serves as the county's Act 167 Plan and the county-wide Rivers Conservation Plan. Watersheds 2045 assesses the progress that has been made to protect and steward the county's water resources since the original Watersheds Plan was adopted in 2002, and creates a roadmap for what we need to do to best manage our water resources for future generations. Learn more. View Document

Chester County Water Resources Authority Online Maps, Publications, and Resources

View maps and publications created and maintained by the Chester County Water Resources Authority.

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