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Service Authority News
Ever wonder how a broken water main is fixed?
Here is an insider's look at how the Service Authority deals with this issue.
Keeping Valves Fit
Exercising valves in the water distribution system tells the Service Authority both the location and condition of the more than 24,000 valves across our service area. Each year, the Service Authority exercises more than 4,000 valves, an important preventative maintenance measure that can pinpoint small issues before they could become big problems during a water main break.
Help Stop Vandalism of PWCSA Sewer Manholes
Help Stop Vandalism of PWCSA Sewer Manholes
If you see anyone other than PWCSA personnel lifting Service Authority manhole covers and placing objects down sanitary sewer manholes, please call our 24-Hour Emergency Dispatch at (703) 335-7982 immediately. These actions can result in personal injury, sewage backups and spills into homes, yards, roads and waterways, potentially contaminating vital water sources and causing damage to the entire wastewater collection and treatment system. The resulting expensive cleanup and repairs can create increased costs for rate payers. Your vigilance could help prevent sewage backups and spills in your community.