• 1/18/25 at 11 AM •
Customers in 13th Street area of New Florence borough may currently be impacted by a water main break. While repairs are being made, customers may experience no water, low pressure and/or dirty water. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
• 1/17/25 at 9 PM •
Customers in the East Main Street area of Armagh may currently be impacted by a water main break. While repairs are being made, customers may experience no water, low pressure and/or dirty water. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING:
January 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM in the James F. Conway Conference Room 17 Maple Avenue Blairsville, PA 15717
2025 REORGANIZATION MEETING
1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2.ELECTION OF OFFICERS
3. SET MONTHLY MEETING DATES & TIMES Meetings – 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30p.m. and 2026 Reorganization Meeting – January 20, 2026
4. ASSIGN COMMITTEES for 2025
5. REAPPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR – MATTHEW T. BUDASH
6. REAPPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER – GIBSON THOMAS ENGINEERS
7. REAPPOINTMENT OF LABOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT – HUMAN RESOURCES GROUP
8. APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AUDIT – RENNIE & ASSOCIATES 9. APPOINTMENT OF FORCE WORK CONTRACTOR – James Excavating Inc.
10. NAMING OF DEPOSITORIES
11. ADOPTION OF WATER RATES AND MISC FEES
12 ADJOURNMENT OF REORGANIZATION MEETING
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (December 17, 2024)
- APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & PAYROLL
- SOLICITOR’S REPORT
- ENGINEER’S REPORT
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
- Adoption of PENNDOT Resolution M-945R
- Adoption of PENNDOT Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement for SR 2012, Section 451 Contract No. 101040101
- Approval of DEP Submerged Lands License Agreement for water line crossing Blacklick Creek
- Approval of Affidavit of Signatures for Submerged Lands License Agreement
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS – Adoption of 2025 Budget
- ADJOURNMENT
*Protecting Your Plumbing from Freezing Weather**
With the continuing trend of extremely frigid temperatures, water customers are advised to take precautions to prevent their water pipes from freezing and bursting. Please review * Important Winter Weather information * tips and information.
Some simple steps can help prevent a costly call to the plumber.
- Open cupboard doors under sinks, especially where plumbing is in an exterior wall, to let interior heat warm the pipes.
- Temporarily keep a steady but slow drip of cold water at an inside faucet either farthest from the water meter or at a sink in the highest section of the home, to keep water moving and less likely to freeze. The trickle should be a steady stream, about the size of lead in a pencil.
- Cover foundation vents inside with cardboard, thickly folded newspapers, or foam blocks.
- For extended winter absences, contact HWA to have your water service shut off.
If your pipes freeze:
- Use a heat lamp, electric heater or hair dryer to thaw. Never use an open flame. Heat tape may also be used.
- If lines are frozen, assume they may be broken or split and be prepared to turn water off while thawing pipes. Shut off valves are located near the water meter or where water lines enter the house.
Mobile homes utilize meter pits.
- Purchase leak repair clamps at the hardware store or call your local plumber.
Should an interruption in service occur, contact your neighbor. If they have water, your service is either frozen or your have a leak.
Please call HWA at 888-557-4343 (from 8 AM to 4 PM) or 800-847-6637 (after hours) if you are unable to turn off the water.