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
** 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 begin water main and fire hydrant flushing the morning of August 16, 2022 in Grove Park and Hampton Hills. Residents may experience temporary discoloration of water and a temporary reduction in water pressure between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please … More Fire Hydrant/Water Main Flushing – August 2022
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
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
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