THE WATER AUTHORITY
The Williamsport Water Company was first organized in 1856. The company changed ownership many times.
In 1864, it became the Lycoming Gas and Water Company and in 1879 it became the Citizens’ Gas and Water Company. Control was passed to the Williamsport Water Company in 1884. In 1927, the company was sold to Community Water Service Company of New York City. During the Great Depression in 1934, the Chemical National Bank and Trust company became the owner. In 1945, John H. Ware, Jr acquired contro
l over the former Williamsport Water Company by purchasing the common stock from the Chemical National Bank and Trust Company. In June 1946, the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority was incorporated under the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act and the company was operated by the Municipal Management Company. On September 30, 1967, the Municipal Management Company relinquished its agreement to manage the Authority, and since then, the water facilities have been continuously operated by local management and personnel. The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority receives guidance from an appointed, all volunteer, ten-member Board. The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Water Treatment Plant was officially commissioned on September 9, 1992. The total cost of the project including engineering, inspection, and financing was $25 million dollars. The plant is designed to filter and treat the surface water supplies for the Greater Williamsport Area, serving a population of over 51,000 residents in the City of Williamsport, the Borough of South Williamsport, the Borough of DuBoistown, Loyalsock Township, Old Lycoming Township, and Armstrong Township. An Authority owned watershed of 10,000 acres is the home to a 12.5 million gallon per day water treatment plant. Water is collected primarily by two 530 million gallon impoundment reservoirs while a 9 unit wellfield provides reserve inventory. Despite the large capacity, average daily water provision amounts to 4.7 million gallons per day. The water is conveyed through 230 miles of lines. Typical replacement costs for a mile of water line average $1 to $1.2 million dollars per mile. Water Board Officers and Members
Andrée P. Phillips – Chair
William G. Ertel – Vice Chair
Johnny R. Meyer – Secretary
Gregory A. Zeitler – Assistant Secretary
Thomas J. Marnon – Treasurer
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
Laura L. Templeton
Richard M. Trowbridge, P.L.S. THE SANITARY AUTHORITY
The Williamsport Sanitary Authority was chartered in 1952 under the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945. Two treatment plants handle the municipal wastewater collected through a combined sewer system. The Frazier Plant, centrally located in the City of Williamsport, has an average of 8.4 million gallons per day treatment capacity and has recently been upgraded through a $130 million dollar capital improvement project. The West Plant treats wastewater collected in the more industrialized western portion of the service area. An average of 3.9 million gallons per day are treated in this facility. WSA operates 108 mile long sewer collection system within the City of Williamsport. Typical replacement costs for a foot of sewer pipe can average $70.00 to a $1000.00 a foot depending on the size of the pipe being replaced or rehabilitated. Sanitary Board Officers and Members
William G. Ertel – Chair
Andrée P. Phillips – Vice Chair
Johnny R.
05/03/2023
The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority will start flushing fire hydrants from 7:30 AM until 4 PM in the area indicated on the attached map starting tomorrow, May 4, 2023. The flushing may cause temporary reduced water pressure, turbid water (cloudiness), and possible slight discoloration. If you experience any of these conditions at your residence, please follow the following instructions:
1. Remove faucet aerators from all cold water taps in the home.
2. Beginning in the lowest level of the home, fully open ONLY the cold water taps and allow water to continue to run throughout the home.
3. Let the water run for approximately 5-10 minutes after the last tap was opened (top floor).
4. As the water clears up, turn off each tap starting with the taps in the top level of the home.
5. Do not open hot water faucets, or use icemaker, or filtered water dispenser until after flushing is complete.
6. If the water does not clear up when following the instructions above or you have additional questions or concerns, please contact our office during our normal business hours at (570) 323-6148.
04/26/2023
The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority will start flushing fire hydrants from 7 AM until 4 PM in the area indicated on the attached map. The flushing may cause temporary reduced water pressure, turbid water (cloudiness), and possible slight discoloration. If you experience any of these conditions at your residence, please follow the following instructions:
1. Remove faucet aerators from all cold water taps in the home.
2. Beginning in the lowest level of the home, fully open ONLY the cold water taps and allow water to continue to run throughout the home.
3. Let the water run for approximately 5-10 minutes after the last tap was opened (top floor).
4. As the water clears up, turn off each tap starting with the taps in the top level of the home.
5. Do not open hot water faucets, or use icemaker, or filtered water dispenser until after flushing is complete.
6. If the water does not clear up when following the instructions above or you have additional questions or concerns, please contact our office during our normal business hours at (570) 323-6148.
04/19/2023
The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority will start flushing fire hydrants from 7 AM until 4 PM on Friday, April 21, 2023, in the Newberry section of Williamsport. The flushing may cause temporary reduced water pressure, turbid water (cloudiness), and possible slight discoloration. If you experience any of these conditions at your residence, please follow the following instructions:
1. Remove faucet aerators from all cold water taps in the home.
2. Beginning in the lowest level of the home, fully open ONLY the cold water taps and allow water to continue to run throughout the home.
3. Let the water run for approximately 5-10 minutes after the last tap was opened (top floor).
4. As the water clears up, turn off each tap starting with the taps in the top level of the home.
5. Do not open hot water faucets, or use icemaker, or filtered water dispenser until after flushing is complete.
6. If the water does not clear up when following the instructions above or you have additional questions or concerns, please contact our office during our normal business hours at (570) 323-6148.
04/11/2023
*** Water Shut Down Notice - Thursday, April 13, 2023 - City of Williamsport ***
The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority will be shutting down water service in The City of Williamsport north of West Fourth Street, south of Little League Boulevard, west of State Street, and east of William Street. The shut-down is scheduled for Thursday, April 13th, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Please refer to the map below for the area and services (domestic water and/or fire services) affected. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.
04/06/2023
Starting on Monday, April 10, 2023. The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority will start flushing fire hydrants from 7 AM until 4 PM in the area indicated on the map. The flushing may cause temporary reduced water pressure, turbid water (cloudiness), and possible slight discoloration. If you experience any of these conditions at your residence, please follow the following instructions:
1. Remove faucet aerators from all cold water taps in the home.
2. Beginning in the lowest level of the home, fully open ONLY the cold water taps and allow water to continue to run throughout the home.
3. Let the water run for approximately 5-10 minutes after the last tap was opened (top floor).
4. As the water clears up, turn off each tap starting with the taps in the top level of the home.
5. Do not open hot water faucets, or use icemaker, or filtered water dispenser until after flushing is complete.
6. If the water does not clear up when following the instructions above or you have additional questions or concerns, please contact our office during our normal business hours at (570) 323-6148.
12/28/2022
Just a reminder there will be no staff in our main office on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Wishing our customers a very Happy New Year! 🎉🎊
12/25/2022
12/21/2022
Just a reminder there will be no staff in our main office on Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Wishing our customers a happy and healthy holiday season. 🎅🎄🎁
11/27/2022
**** BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS LIFTED ****
FIRST STREET BETWEEN WALNUT STREET AND MAYNARD STREET
DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUA POTABLE. HAGA QUE ALGUIEN LO TRADUZCA PARA USTED,0 HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA.
As a customer of the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority, you were notified on November 25, 2022 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil the water. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil the water. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
The water main has been repaired and the pipe has been properly flushed to correct the problem. Water testing results indicate that the water is acceptable.
As always, you may contact the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority at (570)-323-6148 with any questions you may have.
Please see the attached photo or visit our website at www.wmwa-wsa.org for more information.
11/25/2022
**** BOIL WATER ADVISORY ****
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA.
ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION MUY IMPORTANTE SOBRE SU AGUA DE BEBER. TRADUZCALO O HABLE CON ALQUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA BIEN.
Customers of the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority in the following area May Be At Increased Risk From Microbial Contamination:
FIRST STREET BETWEEN WALNUT STREET AND MAYNARD STREET
We routinely monitor the conditions in the distribution system. On November 25, 2022, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a main break that affected your water service. A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back-pressure or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.
Please see attached photo or visit our website at www.wmwa-wsa.org for more information.
11/24/2022
Wishing our customers a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving. 🍁🍂🦃🍂🍁
A reminder our main office will be closed today and tomorrow.
We will return to normal business hours on Monday, November 28.
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The Williamsport Water Company was first organized in 1856. The company changed ownership many times. In 1864, it became the Lycoming Gas and Water Company and in 1879 it became the Citizens’ Gas and Water Company. Control was passed to the Williamsport Water Company in 1884. In 1927, the company was sold to Community Water Service Company of New York City. During the Great Depression in 1934, the Chemical National Bank and Trust company became the owner. In 1945, John H. Ware, Jr acquired control over the former Williamsport Water Company by purchasing the common stock from the Chemical National Bank and Trust Company.
In June 1946, the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority was incorporated under the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act and the company was operated by the Municipal Management Company. On September 30, 1967, the Municipal Management Company relinquished its agreement to manage the Authority, and since then, the water facilities have been continuously operated by local management and personnel. The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority receives guidance from an appointed, all volunteer, ten-member Board.
The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Water Treatment Plant was officially commissioned on September 9, 1992. The total cost of the project including engineering, inspection, and financing was $25 million dollars. The plant is designed to filter and treat the surface water supplies for the Greater Williamsport Area, serving a population of over 51,000 residents in the City of Williamsport, the Borough of South Williamsport, the Borough of DuBoistown, Loyalsock Township, Old Lycoming Township, and Armstrong Township.
An Authority owned watershed of 10,000 acres is the home to a 12.5 million gallon per day water treatment plant. Water is collected primarily by two 530 million gallon impoundment reservoirs while a 9 unit wellfield provides reserve inventory. Despite the large capacity, average daily water provision amounts to 4.7 million gallons per day. The water is conveyed through 230 miles of lines. Typical replacement costs for a mile of water line average $1 to $1.2 million dollars per mile.
Water Board Officers and Members
Andrée P. Phillips – Chair
William G. Ertel – Vice Chair
Johnny R. Meyer – Secretary
Gregory A. Zeitler – Assistant Secretary
Thomas J. Marnon – Treasurer
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
Laura L. Templeton
The Williamsport Sanitary Authority was chartered in 1952 under the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945. Two treatment plants handle the municipal wastewater collected through a combined sewer system. The Frazier Plant, centrally located in the City of Williamsport, has an average of 8.4 million gallons per day treatment capacity and has recently been upgraded through a $130 million dollar capital improvement project. The West Plant treats wastewater collected in the more industrialized western portion of the service area. An average of 3.9 million gallons per day are treated in this facility.
WSA operates 108 mile long sewer collection system within the City of Williamsport. Typical replacement costs for a foot of sewer pipe can average $70.00 to a $1000.00 a foot depending on the size of the pipe being replaced or rehabilitated.
Sanitary Board Officers and Members
William G. Ertel – Chair
Andrée P. Phillips – Vice Chair
Johnny R. Meyer – Secretary
Gregory A. Zeitler – Assistant Secretary
Thomas J. Marnon – Treasurer
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
Laura L. Templeton
