In honor of National Drinking Water Week, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will again host a fire hydrant design contest, in which the winner will get to paint their design on a real fire hydrant located at the NPWA Operations Center. The winner will also receive a $50 Visa gift card. The contest will officially run from Monday, May 8, through Thursday, May 11, although early entries are welcome. The winner will be announced on Friday, May 12. 

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The Park Avenue–Ferry Road Transmission Main Project is a joint effort between the North Wales Water Authority and North Penn Water Authority. Over five miles of 16-inch water main will be installed to ensure safe and clean water for use in Plumstead Township, as well as to parts of Doylestown and New Britain Townships. The project begins at the Forest Park Water Plant, continues along Park Avenue to Ferry Road, and extends to Route 313 (Swamp Road) in Plumstead Township. 

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Beginning April 2, 2023, the North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 28, 2023. Annual inspection and flushing of fire hydrants increase public safety by ensuring that hydrants will function when called upon in the case of a fire. Flushing of hydrants also improves water quality by removing the build-up of materials from the inside of water distribution pipes.

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