Friends of the Boro Dam
It is that time of year again and the Borough of Doylestown is in need of support for the “Boro Dam Fishing Project” . There are 3 fishing derbies supporting youth ,seniors and handicap and disabled veterans. These activities are
The Source of the Water
An article from The Intelligencer that was released on previously regarding PFOS/PFOA Water Contamination is being retracted by the paper. The article incorrectly stated that the water Northampton Water Authority is purchasing from BCWSA was being mixed with Upper Southampton
The Truth About Chromium in Your Drinking Water
You may have read the document recently posted on The Doylestown Patch regarding Chromium-6 in your drinking water. We want to assure you that the water provided by BCWSA is completely safe to drink. Chromium-6 is detected in water supplies
What NOT to Put Down Your Drain!
Approximately 80% of grease related sewer blockages and overflows occur in residential areas. FOG coats pipelines similar to the way fatty foods clog human arteries. The grease clings to the inside of the pipe, eventually building up and causing a
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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. This revision
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
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 are wet weather sources?
Generally, wet weather sources such as CSOS, SSOS, stormwater systems and nonpoint sources are episodic, short-term discharges generated by rainstorm events. CSOS, SSOs and storrnwater can be controlled by transport or treatment facilities, best management practices (BWs) or a combination
Does EPA regulate nonpoint sources?
The Clean Water Act does not authorize EPA to directly regulate nonpoint sources of pollution in rural or urban areas through the use of discharge permits. The regulation of nonpoint source pollution is left to state and local governments under