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
BCWSA Urges Homeowners Behind on Utility Bills to Explore Available Grants Through the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund
After one-year pause, new applications are being accepted again. WARRINGTON, PA – The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) urges homeowners who have received utility shut-off notices to explore grants that may be available to them through the Pennsylvania
Pebble Ridge Sewer Project
Customers with questions regarding bills for their loans should contact Doylestown Township at 215-348-9915.
Drought Watch Still in Effect
Bucks and Montgomery Counties remain under a drought watch per the latest update of drought conditions from the PA DEP. Customers should be mindful of their water consumption and use common sense measures to conserve water – and save money
Emergency Grants Provide $95,000 to Help BCWSA Customer Pay for Water & Wastewater Bills
BCWSA helped low-income, aging residents who were facing financial emergencies WARRINGTON, PA – As a result of Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority’s (BCWSA) efforts to help residents apply for Pennsylvania’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), more than
BCWSA Board of Directors Approves 2024 Budget, No Sewer Rate Increases
Increased costs due to higher Philadelphia Water Department rates offset by sound financial planning WARRINGTON, PA – The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) Board of Directors today approved the authority’s sewer budget for 2024 with no rate hike
BCWSA Urges Customers to Apply for Emergency Grants to Help Pay for Water & Wastewater Bills
Qualifying residents can apply for the state’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program through Aug. 18 WARRINGTON, PA – The Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority (BCWSA) is urging qualifying customers to apply for Pennsylvania’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide drought watch. Drought watch, warning, and emergency status declarations aren’t based on one indicator alone, such as precipitation. DEP assesses information provided by public water suppliers and data on
Conservation Notice
Streamflow conditions across Pennsylvania are well below normal conditions for this time of year and abnormally dry conditions are impacting drinking water supplies. We are asking all water customers to reduce water usage by 5%. There is no risk of