Welcome to #DrinkingWaterWeek 2024! This week, we celebrate the value of clean, safe water, the importance of water infrastructure, and the critical role of water professionals. Stay tuned for insights into the daily miracle of safe drinking water and how to celebrate it!
Broad Mountain System Disruption 4/16/2024
SCMA Celebrates 190th Anniversary
SCMA Celebrates 190th Anniversary
Today, April 11, 2024, the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority celebrates a significant milestone of 190 years in business! On this day, in 1834, the Articles of Incorporation of the Pottsville Water Company were executed. We are extremely humbled and proud to celebrate this anniversary with our dedicated staff, who continues to work around the clock to provide the most valuable asset of an abundant, clean, fresh supply of drinking water and fire protection to our Schuylkill County Customers.
SCMA Awarded Federal Funding
SCMA Awarded Federal Funding
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority is proud to report; U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9) announced $2.75 Million in federal funding for the Mount Laurel Interconnect Project. The project will connect the Mahanoy Township Authority and Schuylkill County Municipal Authority systems to address essential needs for supplemental drinking water and fire protection.
https://www.skooknews.com/2024/03/federal-funding-secured-for-schuylkill.html#google_vignette
PaWARN
SCMA’s Patrick Caulfield & Amy Batdorf receive PaWARN’s Prestigious 2023 Gold Star Award
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority’s Executive Director Patrick Caulfield and Assistant Executive Director Amy Batdorf, both recently received the 2023 PaWARN (Pennsylvania Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network) Gold Star Award in recognition of their exceptional commitment to emergency response and their dedication to mutual aid by utilizing PaWARN during the Mt. Laurel Emergency in the fall of 2022 that affected two State Correctional Institutions.
PennVest Loan Awarded to SCMA
PennVest Loan Awarded to SCMA
Schuylkill County Municipal Authority was awarded a loan to construct a second water storage tank at the Broad Mountain Water Filtration and Treatment Facility in New Castle Township. The new tank will provide additional water storage, improving the ability of the municipal authority to prevent interruptions in water service in case of emergencies or required maintenance.
A Day Without Water
A Day Without Water
Join us in marking the 9th annual Imagine a Day Without Water National Day of Action! This October 19, join a tide of people from across the country raising awareness about the critical role water plays in our lives and the need to invest in our collective water future. Together, we can ensure that clean, accessible water will flow for generations to come.
#ValueWater #ImagineADayWithoutWater
Sign up to participate, find resources, and learn more: www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org
SCMA Awarded Grant and Loan
SCMA Awarded Grant and Loan for replacementof Lead Service Lines and Water mains in City of Pottsville
In 2023, SCMA was awarded a $5.24 million dollar grant, and offered a $3.44 million dollar low-interest loan service lines and watermains on portions of West Race Street, West Pierce Street, and Fairview Street in City of Pottsville