Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pipeline Leak in Upper Makefield Township
Lower Makefield Township officials are aware of the recent pipeline leak reported in Upper Makefield Township involving Energy Transfer infrastructure.
At their meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Lower Makefield Township Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 25-07 calling for comprehensive remediation, preventative measures, a full review of pipeline integrity throughout the region, and the immediate shutdown of the subject pipeline until independent verification of its safety is completed.
Next Meeting: A meeting with Energy Transfer/Sunoco, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the United States Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Sol Feinstone Elementary School, 1090 Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
Video of the meeting held on February 13, 2025 meeting can be found here.
Video of the meeting held on February 6, 2025 can be found here.
The following are links to updates provided by Energy Transfer/Sunoco:
February 17, 2025 update
February 11, 2025 update
February 10, 2025 update
February 7, 2025 update
February 1, 2025 update
Energy Transfer/Sunoco has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document to address some recurring or common questions. Additionally, DEP has provided a Response to Resident Questions.
While it is unknown at this time whether there is any impact to properties located in Lower Makefield Township, residents with questions and/or concerns can obtain further information by contacting the resident hotline at 1-877-397-3383, by emailing uppermakefieldresponse@energytransfer.com, or by visiting the website at https://uppermakefield.incidentupdates.com.
Please note that the pipeline is subject to oversight by the DEP and PHMSA. Contact information for these agencies and the Pennsylvania Department of Health can be found here. PHMSA issued a Notice of Proposed Safety Order on February 13, 2025. DEP issued a Notice of Violation on February 18, 2025.
We appreciate the community's attention to this matter and remain committed to keeping our residents informed. As additional information is available, we will provide timely updates.
