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Pennsylvania requires water-supply evidence before final development approval under Act 58
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill 1287 on October 8, 2026, as Act No. 58 of 2026, amending Section 503.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The act requires applicants whose subdivision or development will use water other than private wells to present evidence of water supply before final subdivision and land development approval. The House passed the bill 203-0 on October 6, 2026.
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- Acceptable evidence includes a Public Utility Commission Certificate of Public Convenience or application, a cooperative agreement, or a commitment to serve the area.Pennsylvania General Assembly
- The duty covers supply by a certificated public utility, a lot-owner cooperative association, or a municipal corporation, authority or utility.Pennsylvania General Assembly
- The act takes effect in 60 days, on December 7, 2026, under Section 2 of the enrolled text.Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Senator Dawn Keefer sponsored the bill, printed as PN 1597 on April 17, 2026; it became Act No. 58 of 2026 on October 8, 2026.Pennsylvania General Assembly
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