** Update ** As of Friday, August 6, 2021, all work at the Hampton Hills Tank has been completed. Water usage may resume as normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this long process. We understand it was an inconvenience; however, it was for the good of the community and longevity of the … More Hampton/Opequon Water System Customers
The Benner Township Water Authority (BTWA) has been discussing the development of a new well to supplement and replace the Grove Park well. This well has an elevated nitrate level that is nearing the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant level of 10 parts per million (ppm). Consuming nitrates may affect the human body … More New Source Development – Public Water System Expansion
** Update on 09/16/2020 ** The Hampton Hills/Opequon water system is back to normal and the water tank is once again regulating pressure and providing fire protection for the neighborhood. The tank inspection went as expected and it was determined the interior of the tank needs the seal replaced. Structurally, the tank interior is in … More Hampton Hills Water Storage Tank Maintenance Work
Benner Township Water Authority will begin water main flushing and fire hydrant flushing the week of 08/10/2020 and will continue for the next three weeks. Residents may experience temporary discoloration of water and a temporary reduction in water pressure between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may … More Flushing of Fire Hydrants/Water Mains
The Benner Township Water Authority completed some upgrades to the well house located at 430 Millgate Road. Perhaps you have seen our crew working at the building which included the addition of a generator room and a 25-kilowatt generator that we received from the Centre County Government at no charge. This will allow the system … More Hampton Hills Residents – Generator Addition
Benner Township Water Authority has been made aware that the State of Pennsylvania did random water testing for PFAS across the state. One of the wells tested was located in Benner Township at the State of the Art facility which is located across from the University Park Airport. PFAS was found in this well. The … More PFAS in Happy Valley
Benner Township Water Authority will begin water main flushing and fire hydrant flushing the week of 08/19/2019 and will continue for the next three weeks. Residents may experience temporary discoloration of water and a temporary reduction in water pressure between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding, … More Water Main/ Fire Hydrant Flushing
Benner Township Water Authority is proud to announce that the Grove Park Generator is now operational. The inspection and initial startup was completed the week of July 16, 2018. Grove Park will now continue to have water pressure and water for the emergency responders during an electrical outage. We appreciate all your input and support … More Grove Park Generator – Completed
The Grove Park Generator has been installed at the well house. The maintenance crew has done a wonderful job in getting the well house prepared for the new generator. As you can see below, it has been installed and is ready for inspection. The job is not completely finished yet. BTWA is still working on … More Grove Park Generator – Update
The Benner Township Water Authority was successful in obtaining a grant as part of the PA Small Water and Sewer Program administered through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). The grant was obtained for purchasing a generator to supply emergency power to the Grove Park development. The generator will be used to … More Grove Park Generator