DROUGHT WATCH
DROUGHT WATCH
Drought Watch Declaration
The DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley, on behalf of Governor Josh Shapiro, announced drought declarations on November 01, 2024, for 35 counties.
33 counties are under Drought Watch and 2 counties are under Drought Warning conditions.
The following is the list of counties under a drought declaration.
Drought Watch
Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland, and York.
Under drought watch conditions, all customers are encouraged to limit all non-essential water usage; car washing, lawn watering, pressure washing, watering of landscaping etc.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Jim Groff
Hilltown Twp. Water and Sewer Authority Manager
Should you have any questions please reach out to the office: 215-453-6065
2024 FLUSHING SCHEDULE
2024 Flushing Schedule
Flushing will be done between 8 am and 3 pm Monday through Friday. As a result, some customers may notice discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure. If discoloration occurs, run cold water tap for approximately 2-3 minutes; any questions feel free to contact the office: 215-453-6065
May 6:
Petrick & Azlen
Bennet & Rickert
Addison & Telegraph
Equestrian Ct to Mill Road
Nettles
West Creamery & Enslow
May 7
Gentry & Noble
Deerfied
Burnish & Brighten
Peachtree & Crabapple
RT 113 & Telegraph to West Creamery
May 8
Walnut St
Field Stream & Telegraph closest to S. Perkasie Rd
Crabapple & Peachtree
May 9
Well 2 & South Perkasie Road
May 10
113, Blooming Glen
Forrest
Minsi Trail
Regency
313, Wawa
May 13
Orchard Road & Cassandra Drive
Hillcrest & Steeple Bush
Victoria, Orchard Station & Long Leaf
Beech Lane & Long Leaf
May 14
Bricks Way, Schoolhouse & Narothyn
Schoolhouse & Ian Ct
Schoolhouse & Narothyn
May 16
Hillcrest & Glenwood
Glenwood to Hampshire
May 20-24
Rosie Lane & Keystone Road
Keystone Road away from Church Rd toward Hilltown Pike
Revere Dr & Berry Brow Drive closest to Chalfont Rd
Horseshoe Way & Sparrow Dr.
May 19-May 26
North Penn Water Authority will be doing their hydrant flushing.
Flushing is done at night between 8:00pm and 4:00a.m. and during the day between 8:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m. As a result, some customers may notice discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure. If discoloration occurs, run cold water for about 10 minutes and your water should clear up.
Annual inspection and flushing of fire hydrants increases public safety by ensuring that hydrants will function when necessary and also helps to improve water quality.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Wipes and Personal Hygiene Products Clog Sewer Lines
Unfortunately, many household products are labeled and marketed as DISPOSABLE and/or FLUSHABLE; many baby and adult personal hygiene products, along with household wipes and cleaning towelettes are labeled both disposable and flushable. While these products may be marketed as a convenience item in this way, the truth is that these types of items have the ability to clog and stop up not only the sewer line on your property, but can also cause blockage and service problems in the public sewer system and pump stations.
Unlike toilet paper, these products DO NOT break down once they are flushed and can lead to an expensive repair to the sewer line on your property.
On a larger scale, when these products make their way into the public sewer system they collect together, causing very large obstructions and clogs in the main collector lines and pump stations; which can lead to costly repairs and or replacement of equipment.
What We All Can Do To Help.....
The following items should NEVER be flushed into the sewer system:
Disinfecting/surface wipes, Baby wipes, Jewelry wipes, Cosmetic wipes, Disposable diapers or liners, Cotton swabs, Toilet cleaning pads, Mop or Swiffer type refills, Paper Towels, Pet care wipes, First Aid wipes, Bio-pads, Feminine hygiene products, Prophylactics, Any moist type towelette.
Simply put - Do not flush any consumer item that is not toilet paper.
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New Hours
Starting Monday June 14, 2021, our office will be operating on a new schedule. The hours we will be open are as follows:
Monday- Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-12:00pm
Should an emergency arise you may always contact the office at: 215-453-6065
Efficient, Innovative Water Management Solutions
High-Quality Water and Sewer Service Since 1986
We take great pride in providing cost-efficient public water service to approximately 2,000 customers and sewer service to approximately 2,200 customers.
We have been committed to providing our customers with a safe and reliable supply of high quality drinking water.
