Benner Township Water Authority will begin water main and fire hydrant flushing the morning of August 12, 2024. Residents may experience temporary discoloration of water and a temporary reduction in water pressure. August 12th – 14th – Hampton Hills/Opequon – Hydrants will be flushed. Customers should not notice any changes in pressure. August 13th – … More Fire Hydrant/Water Main Flushing – August 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) announced on August 24, 2023 after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that the drought watch has been lifted for 47 counties and remains for 20 counties. Centre County is among the 47 counties that the drought watch has been lifted. You can review the … More Drought Watch Lifted – Effective 08/24/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has issued a drought watch across multiple counties including Centre. The declaration is in response to low stream flows, declining groundwater levels, and below-normal precipitation primarily across counties in the northern and eastern portions of Pennsylvania. Residents are asked to reduce water use by 5%-10% through voluntary … More Drought Watch – Effective 06/15/2023
Hello Residents of the Hampton/Opequon, and Grove Park Water Systems, You will be receiving a letter in the mail requesting to allow our Authority personnel into your homes to complete a service line inventory survey. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January 2021, published the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which requires … More Lead & Copper Rule Revisions – Service Line Inventory
** Update 10/24/2022 @ 8:46 AM ** Water service has been restored to Buttercup Way. If you experience any issues please don’t hesitate to contact our Authority office at 814-355-4778. ** Update 10/24/2022 @ 7:31 AM ** Buttercup Way Residents – Water will be off on 10/24/2022 from 8:30 AM through 11:00 AM. We apologize … More Water Leak Detection – Hampton Hills/Opequon Residents – October 2022
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has issues a drought watch across multiple counties including Centre. The declaration is in response to low stream flows, declining groundwater levels, and below-normal precipitation primarily across counties in the northern and eastern portions of Pennsylvania. Residents are asked to reduce water use by 5%-10% through voluntary … More Drought Watch Declaration
Benner Township Water Authority will be completing quarterly blow offs on March 22, 2022. Residents may experience low water pressure during this time. Grove Park residents may experience a difference in water pressure at approximately 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our Authority office. Thank you for … More Quarterly Blow Offs – 03/22/2022
** 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