This small township provides a number of manufacturing jobs for the area. By virtue of its location, West Pottsgrove looks to the Pottstown area for public services, hospital facilities, as well as certain cultural and recreational activities. A portion of West Pottsgrove is often referred to as Stowe, but still has the same zip code as Pottstown. The Stowe portion of the township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the township.
Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies.
Residential trash disposal is provided by private haulers who are contracted by the township. The township works in conjunction with the Pottsgrove Recreation Board and the Pottsgrove School District. Facilities include two area parks and a host of activities run by the Recreation Board. Little League programs are run by a private organization. This small township has no major community or neighborhood shopping centers.