WATER

The natural resources of Perkasie and surrounding communities vary. The town of Perkasie has a series of streams that flow through the borough. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek (the major waterway running through Lenape Park) begins at the Delaware River, connects to the Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, and later connects to the Schuylkill River. The water flow has been recently increased by the controversial pump at Point Pleasant, PA; this water supplies a source of water to neighboring Montgomery County. The water is primarily used by Perkasie residents for recreation purposes. This valuable resource needs to be protected by all people using the waterways and the grounds surrounding them.

These water resources are important to the water supply of the town of Perkasie. The water supplies the wells of the town and the homes of residents.

MINERALS

Belgian blocks in an alley between Vine and Callowhill Streets.		Red bricks on a home, typical of those produced in Perkasie in the past.

Through there are minerals in Perkasie that have been mined in the past, today there is no mining in the Borough of Perkasie. Red clay was used to make bricks, and Belgian Blocks and other stone materials were quarried in Perkasie in the past. Surrounding communities including Hilltown Township (Blooming Glen Quarry, Haines & Kibblehouse) and West Rockhill Township (Naceville Materials) have active quarry operations today. These quarries supply various types of stone to building and road construction businesses.