easton suburban water authority
Sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. [1]
State Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Northampton, announced today that the Easton Suburban Water Authority has been granted a $7.5 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, also known as Pennvest. [2]
WILKES-BARRE (Nov. 21) — DEP and the Pennsylvania section of the American Water Works Association this week honored the Easton Suburban Water Authority for successfully completing Phase III in the national Partnership for Safe Water Program. [3]
To facilitate extension of service to suburban residents, without incurring additional financial burdens on City residents, the Easton Suburban Water Authority was established in 1957 to serve customers outside the City limits with water purchased from the City. [4]
Easton Suburban Water Authority will delay a $3 million headquarters expansion planned for next year to free up money for other infrastructure work. [5]
Bethlehem’s water authority proposes selling at least 700,000 gallons a day to the Easton Suburban Water Authority for its customers in Lower Nazareth. [6]
From the river, the water is processed for contaminants at the Easton Water Treatment Plant. [1]
Under the 15-year proposal, Easton Suburban would pay $2.35 for every 1,000 gallons of water purchased, generating at least $600,425 annually for the Bethlehem authority. [6]
Our goal is to make sure you have safe, high quality drinking water at all times. [1]
Phase III is a self-assessment of past efforts at optimizing filtration plant operations beyond compliance with DEP and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. [3]
The Authority and the City jointly financed an alternate transmission main from the filtration plant to the East and West Low Reservoirs. [4]
The existing pumping station and standpipes will be replaced with a new pumping station, including suction and discharge mains and an elevated water storage tank. [2]
In 1854, the West Ward Water Company was formed to provide water to the growing western part of the town. [4]
Rampant development in recent years has left the authority flush with tapping fees that it used for infrastructure work. [5]
The water source for the City of Easton surrounding service area is the Delaware River. [1]
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[1] Easton Suburban Water Authority
[2] Freeman announces low-interest loan awarded to Easton Suburban Water …
[3] Daily Update: DEP Recognizes Easton Suburban Water Authority for …
[4] Easton, PA
[5] Easton Suburban Water Authority establishes monthly service fee, delays …
[6] Easton, Bethlehem authorities at odds over water - Lehigh Valley Live …