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
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
Rates Effective the first quarter billing in 2021 New Rates are as follows: $120.00 per quarter up to 12, 000 gallons $5.00 per thousand gallon above 12,000 gallons Water Connection Fees Opequon/Hampton Hills Connection Fee $360.00 Meter Fee 200.00 Inspection Fee 50.00 Permit Fee 50.00 Total $660.00 Edward Drive/ Reichenbaugh Lane Special District Fee $127.17
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
Did you recently get a letter stating that your water usage was higher than normal? There could be a logical reason for that and you may be aware of the increased use. However, if you are unsure why your home water usage has increased, here are a list of possible reasons that your water usage … More High Water Usage
Water usage facts that you probably did not know in regards to how much your daily tasks are actually using. Older toilets use 3.5 gallons per flush Dishwashers use 7 gallons per cycle Washing dishes by hand uses roughly 20 gallons It takes about 30 gallons to fill the bath tub, taking a shower uses … More Water Usage Facts
Public records of the Benner Township Water Authority (Authority) are made available to persons and agencies in accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008; 65 P. S. § 67.101 et seq.) All Right-to-Know Law requests must be in writing and signed by the person or agency representative making the request. Oral requests … More Right-To-Know Law