No plans have been made, and officials are "just looking into it."

Cranberry supervisors discussed plans at their regular meeting Thursday that could potentially deliver the township its own sewage treatment plant.

The supervisors said they are looking into the cost of installing a sewage plant after an initial discussion during a recent general authority meeting.

At that meeting, officials authorized township engineer Joe Pacchioni to implement an Act 537 plan, which requires municipalities to have an official sewage plan.

Supervisor chairman Fred Gustafson said the township's 537 plan is in its early stages, but could help connect much of Cranberry to the current sewage system - including homes along Route 62 and Horsecreek, Bredinsburg and Big Egypt roads.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers 50 percent reimbursement for work done under the plan, Gustafson said.

Work could be expanded to include a treatment plant, but Gustafson stressed that no plans have been made and that officials are "just looking into it."

The plant would have to discharge into a body of water and, when asked, Gustafson said he imagines a plant would release directly into the Allegheny River.

Cranberry's sewage currently flows into the Oil City treatment plant, and township officials may be looking to avoid increased bills.

The township now pays a flat rate, but soon Oil City will start metered billing, charging Cranberry based on the amount of sewage produced.

Inflow and infiltration problems in Cranberry's pipes are allowing excess fresh and rain water to enter the township's sewer system.

That increase in volume may soon lead to higher bills for Cranberry, which could be passed on to taxpayers.

Meanwhile, officials have been televising laterals in search of leaks and improperly connected drains that allow the fresh water into the system.

Supervisors said Thursday that 20 letters have been sent to residents informing them that their laterals will need to be repaired or replaced.

"Nine or 10 (residents) have responded favorably and are already looking into it," Gustafson said. "We sent nice letters - not threatening at all. In two weeks or three weeks we will send another telling them what their options are."

Officials have televised approximately 70 homes to date, and crews may soon be out searching for additional problem areas.

A $67,000 camera was purchased in January to help officials locate the trouble spots, but the equipment has since required several repairs.

"It broke and we got it fixed, then it broke and we got it fixed," Gustafson said. "There were problems with it, but now it's back and we have it running."

Also at the meeting, the supervisors voted 2-1 to purchase two new signs that will be displayed at the township building and at Moody's Pond.

"All we are trying to do is make it a little friendlier - spruce up the place," Gustafson said.

Supervisor Fred Buckholtz voted against the signs citing the cost - more than $4,000 combined.

"We are spending people's money," Buckholtz said. "I can't see spending that much for a sign."