Information for Residents and Homeowners 

Don't Let Your Rain Water Run Away!

Collecting water that runs off a roof can help prevent stormwater problems even as it helps your garden.

Rain Barrels can collect stormwater and can provide much needed water during drought. Less than ½ inch of rain falling on a 10 x 20 foot section of roof will fill a 50-gallon rain barrel. Place your barrel on a raised platform so that you can easily fill a watering can from the bottom spigot, and make sure your barrel has an overflow valve to manage excess during extreme weather events.

For more information see: Penn State Extension’s “Why Use a Rain Barrel”

Penn State’s “Rain Barrel Construction Guide”

Rain Gardens are shallow landscaped basins designed to collect and filter stormwater and planted with native, flood tolerant species such as sedges, Great Blue Lobelia, and Cardinal Flower. Downspouts or rain barrel overflow can be directed in a rain garden.

For more rain garden information including plant lists see: “Rain Garden Resources from Penn State”

Whitpain Township’s “Create Your Own Rain Garden”

The EAC meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Township Building. The public is encouraged to attend. 

If you wish to contact us or receive a monthly informational email, please write to eac@nbtpa.us.

Environmental Advisory Council members serve for a 3-year term.

New Britain Township is supported by several Boards & Commissions comprised of township residents who volunteer their time. The Board of Supervisors makes all appointments to all the following Boards & Commissions for the below-mentioned terms.

Volunteer Applications

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on any of these boards, you can apply to the Board of Supervisors through the Township Manager.

Online Volunteer Application

Print & Email

A print application can be downloaded below and submitted by email, US Mail, or In-Person at 207 Park Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914.