BCWSA Continues to Encourage Voluntary Water Conservation During PA Drought Watch
BCWSA has been closely monitoring the water levels across our service area and following all guidelines issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. We regularly provide our customers and the communities we serve with tips and best practices to
FAQ for Solebury Water System Public Notice – February 2025
BCWSA works diligently to deliver the highest quality drinking water to its customers. We invest in replacing and upgrading aging infrastructure and continuously make improvements to ensure that we meet upcoming water regulations. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control may affect
Prevent Frozen Pipes
When temperatures drop, frozen pipes can be a real problem. BCWSA wants to remind our customers to avoid the hassle (and the expense) by following these simple steps…
2025 Water Rates
In order to maintain water quality standards and to fund capital improvements, including an extensive water main replacement, BCWSA water rates will increase 15% effective 01/01/25. This increase is the first adjustment since 2015. Average water customers will see an
BCWSA Announces $17M Sewer Upgrade in Upper Dublin Township
New infrastructure will bypass existing treatment facility, provide new capacity and revenues for Ambler Borough WARRINGTON, PA – The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) today announced a $17 million capital improvement project that will upgrade Upper Dublin Township’s
Duplicate Bills
BCWSA is aware that some customers have recently received duplicate bills. This was an error on the part of our bill printing company. BCWSA will NOT incur additional charges for this misprint. If you have received duplicate bills, please pay
Is clean water infrastructure a good investment?
Clean water infrastructure is a necessary public health and environmental investment, and a sound economic investment. Construction of wastewater facilities is among the highest generators of jobs for all infrastructure categories. Each $1 billion in sewer improvements generates over 57,000
What clean water infrastructure needs has the EPA reported?
EPA’s 1996 Needs Survey reported $139.5 billion in wastewater infrastructure needs based on eligible costs under the CWA. On March 18, 1999, however, EPA released preliminary, revised estimates that indicate $199.6 billion in wastewater needs over 20 years.
How have federal clean water requirements for local governments changed?
Initially, EPA required local governments with POTWs to construct and implement “secondary treatment,” which is defined as the best available control technology. This step was costly, but with significant levels of federal grant funding, it resulted in a major nationwide
Swimming Pool Discharge Guidelines
Often times, BCWSA is asked by customers about what to do with the water when they need to drain their swimming pool or hot tub. The water in swimming pools or hot tubs contain chemicals that can be harmful to
BCWSA Successfully Removes PFAS “Forever Chemicals” from Drinking Water with First of Its Kind Technology
Results will be sent to DEP for use approval after successful pilot with TruClear System WARRINGTON, PA – The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) today announced it has successfully utilized innovative treatment technology to remove PFAS, known as
Water Conservation Notice – Heat Wave
With the latest heat wave forecasted to last a few days, BCWSA asks that all water customers be mindful of your water usage and limit consumption when you can. Our wholesale water supplier, North Wales Water Authority, has been notifying