Keeping Your Water Clean

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, O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA.

FIRST STREET BETWEEN WALNUT STREET AND MAYNARD STREET

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 Williamsport Municipal Water Authority is informing our customers that we 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, October 20, 2022, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Please see the map for the area effected. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

 

Stormwater Program and Fee Implementation
For the City of Williamsport

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Trade and Transit Centre II - 144 W. Third St. 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Stormwater infrastructure and services are critical to protecting lives, property, commerce, and the quality of our local and national waterways. The City's stormwater infrastructure however, is under increasing stress due to age, development, and expanding regulatory requirements. The Williamsport Sanitary Authority (WSA) is tasked with maintaining and improving the system to assure proper function and to meet stringent regulations required by state regulatory agencies. Customers are encouraged to attend a public meeting hosted by the WSA to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 to learn more about the proactive stormwater management plan including its goals, costs, and billing method. The 4:00 pm meeting will focus on business, industry, and non-profit customers and the 7:00 pm meeting will focus on residential customers.

The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority is informing our customers that water service may be interrupted between 7 AM and 3 PM on September 7th in The City of Williamsport South of West Fourth Street, North of Linn Street, East of Prospect Ave, and West of McMinn Ave. Please see the map for the area effected. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

Before You Drain Your Swimming Pool. Know the Rules!

Another summer has come and gone, and now it’s time to close that swimming pool or hot tub.  Before you extend that hose, remember, the water is filled with chemicals!  Here are some helpful tips on how to properly close swimming pools and hot tubs for the year.  Whether you’re a private owner, manage a public pool, or work for a pool maintenance company, these reminders are for you!

Discharged pool water and water containing chlorine or other chemicals can be detrimental to aquatic life if not handled correctly.  These waters must not be discharged to any storm sewer.

When draining a swimming pool or hot tub, make sure to protect Pennsylvania’s water ways by following these tips:

Never dispose of pool water through a storm sewer! Pool water should not be discharged into the street. Pool water should be discharged slowly into the grass where it will allow for absorption, filtration, and aeration of the water through the soil.  By draining the pool at a slow and steady rate, filtration will be optimized and erosion will be prevented.  When draining pool water into the grass, be attentive so that the water does not drain onto a neighboring property. Pool water may be disposed of through sanitary sewer system, laundry sink or other plumbing fixture as long as there is no detectable chlorine. 

A factsheet from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at the link below:

https://www.dep.pa.gov/OurCommonWealth/Pages/Article.aspx?post=31

If you have any questions please contact the WSA at 570-323-6148 and dial 2.