MIRIA Horsham PA

Did You Know? MIRIA has contributed nearly $3.4 million over several funding cycles to support the North Wales Water Authority’s new tank on Hancock Road, built in response to rising regional demand for PFAS-free water. This tank is one of the largest in North America!

The MIRIA Zone is a crucial area for our work, encompassing 1,806 acres and 65 parcels within Horsham Township. This zone represents the focus of our efforts to address environmental concerns and promote economic development. Understanding the extent of the MIRIA Zone helps visualize the scope of our impact on the local community. We invite you to explore our complete zone map at https://lnkd.in/ezhdxgaj to learn more about the areas we serve.

This week’s #ProjectSpotlight is on the Warminster Municipal Authority! The project included a $216,000 investment in two chlorine injector systems, along with a $171,000 meter pit installation. These efforts address both existing and future water mains, supporting ongoing PFAS remediation initiatives.

#MeetTheTeamMonday We're proud to introduce our Vice Chair, William Whiteside III, a pillar of our local community. With over 23 years of dedicated service on the Horsham Township Council, Bill brings a wealth of experience to MIRIA. He also serves as the Chair of the Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority (HLRA), overseeing the revitalization of the former NAS-JRB Willow Grove Property. Bill's commitment to Horsham Township's betterment is truly inspiring, and we're grateful for his leadership.

Thank YOU MIRIA Zone businesses and parcel owners for your help and cooperation this cycle! With your help, we had a 95% compliance rate of businesses and parcel owners. This cycle MIRIA has grant applications from 6 water and municipal authorities for a total of $16.7 in grant applications. A strong compliance rate helps MIRIA have significant impact to our region in each and every year and cycle.

Horsham Township and surrounding areas have seen incredible improvements thanks to our Clean Water Corporate Partners. We're especially grateful to Chapman Auto Group and our other dedicated corporate allies for their steadfast support in this vital mission.

In November 2019, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf approved Act 101, a pivotal piece of legislation proposed by Todd Stephens of MIRIA. This act allocates state taxes to MIRIA based on parcel-specific criteria, providing critical support for our ongoing efforts in the community. Act 101 has been a key driver in addressing local environmental and economic challenges, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful, targeted legislation.

MIRIA goes beyond funding water remediation efforts by creating a dedicated stream of resources for Horsham Township's economic growth and infrastructure enhancement. Discover how MIRIA is transforming our community at www.themiria.org.

Over the last 4 years, MIRIA has supported the Horsham Water & Sewer Authority (“HWSA”) with almost $14.7 million in grants to fund customer rebates, new water mains and home connections to PFAS impacted private well owners, and numerous clean water and economic development projects. HWSA has done an amazing job eradicating PFAS from our public water system!

Throwing it back to January 2022 when Demolition Day was in full swing at GrandMa's Grotto (986 Easton Road). Despite the chilly weather, we made great progress at the site! Now, we're looking forward to what's next: Demolition at 248 & 258 Easton Road! 🚧 This is an important step in enhancing local infrastructure and creating new development opportunities. Stay tuned for updates and images as we move ahead with this exciting project!