Press Releases

NPWA wants to thank our customers, community businesses and NPWA employees for their generosity this past holiday season. For the 23rd year, NPWA was a drop-off site for the Toys for Tots Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Local organizations and communities, including Harrington Village of Souderton, contributed toys, money, and gift cards to NPWA’s collection this year. The Montgomery-Harleysville region’s total campaign collected over 15,000 toys and distributed to over 3,500 children this season.

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For the 23rd year, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to be a drop off site for The Toys for Tots Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. The public can drop off new, unwrapped items for a child up to 18 years of age in NPWA’s lobby located at 300 Forty Foot Road in Towamencin, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now until December 9, 2022.

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On September 12, NPWA was presented a certificate of Honorable Mention for the first ever PA Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) Communications Award.

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On August 12, NPWA welcomed Ava Kloufetos to their Operations Center to paint a fire hydrant, for which she submitted her winning design to their hydrant design contest held in May for Drinking Water Week.

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In accordance with provisions of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, North Penn Water Authority released its 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The Authority releases this report each year to give customers a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where customers’ water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection state standards.

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North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy (PWC) are partnering on a project to protect the Perkiomen Creek Watershed and beautify the community with a rain garden. The rain garden will benefit Skippack Township, with a groundbreaking ceremony and planting taking place on Friday, May 27. 

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In honor of National Drinking Water Week, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will again host a fire hydrant design contest which will run from Monday, May 2, through Thursday, May 5, with the winner announced on Friday, May 6. The winner will get to paint their design on a real fire hydrant located at the NPWA Operations Center and will receive a $50 Visa gift card.

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Beginning April 3, 2022, the North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 29, 2022. 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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North Penn Water Authority’s Board of Directors has welcomed two, new board members, appointed by their respective municipalities. Amy Cummings-Leight will represent Souderton Borough, and Art Bustard will represent Worcester Township.

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NPWA wants to thank our customers, community businesses and NPWA employees for their generosity this past holiday season. For the 22nd year, NPWA was a drop-off site for the Toys for Tots Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Anthony J. Bellitto, Jr., P.E., Executive Director for the North Penn Water Authority, presented service awards at the Authority’s Fall breakfast meeting held on December 3, 2021.

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For the 22nd year, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to be a drop off site for The Toys for Tots Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. The public can drop off new, unwrapped items for a child up to 18 years of age in NPWA’s lobby located at 300 Forty Foot Road in Towamencin, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now until December 10, 2021.

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With great sadness, NPWA remembers Harry Borchers, Jr., the Authority’s very first employee, who passed away on August 4, 2021.

Harry was hired as NPWA’s very first employee in 1965. Eventually, Mr. Borchers moved into the role of executive manager of NPWA, and served in that role for 26 years until his retirement in 1991.

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On June 25, 2021, NPWA welcomed Cecelia Breen to their Operations Center to paint a fire hydrant, for which she submitted her winning design to their hydrant design contest held in May for Drinking Water Week. The hydrant will proudly be on display in front of NPWA’s Operations Center, located at 300 Forty Foot Road in Towamencin. A sign with her name will also accompany the hydrant, which will remain there until a new winner is announced during next year’s contest.

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In accordance with provisions of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, North Penn Water Authority released its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The Authority releases this report each year to give customers a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where customers’ water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection state standards.

This report contains important information about the quality of our customers’ drinking water, which meets or exceeds all primary State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Standards.

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NPWA is excited to announce the release of its first children’s book, “The Source to Tap Mystery,” which will be available free to children in the community beginning May 15, 2021.

The interactive coloring book is a fun and educational way to teach early elementary-aged children about the journey water takes from the water source to their homes. Children can take an adventure with the book’s main character, a water drop named “H₂Ollie,” and his friends, and complete some fun activities along the way while they solve the mystery of where their water comes from.

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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 contest will run from Monday, May 3, through Thursday, May 6, with the winner announced on Friday, May 7. The contest is open to students currently in grades Kindergarten through fifth. To enter, applicants should simply use the provided blank template to design their custom fire hydrant using the art tools of their choice, take a photo of their design and email it to info@npwa.org. All entries will be posted on NPWA’s Facebook page.

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Beginning March 28, 2021, the North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 23, 2021.

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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NPWA wants to thank our customers, community businesses and NPWA employees for their generosity this past holiday season. For the 21st year, NPWA was a drop-off site for the Toys for Tots Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps.

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For the 21st year, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to be a drop off site for The Toys for Tots Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. The public can drop off new, unwrapped items for a child up to 18 years of age in NPWA’s lobby located at 300 Forty Foot Road in Towamencin, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. now until December 11, 2020.

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On August 14, 2020, NPWA welcomed Bridget Adinolfi to their Operations Center to paint a fire hydrant, for which she submitted her winning design to their hydrant design contest held in May for Drinking Water Week.

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In accordance with provisions of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, North Penn Water Authority released its 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The Authority releases this report each year to give customers a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where customer’s water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection state standards.

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In honor of National Drinking Water Week, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is hosting a fire hydrant design contest, in which the winner will get to paint their design on an actual fire hydrant located at the NPWA Operations Center.

The contest will run from Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, with the winner announced on Friday, May 8. The contest is open to students currently in grades Kindergarten through fifth. To enter, applicants should simply use the provided blank template to design their custom fire hydrant using the art tools of their choice, take a photo of their design and email it to info@npwa.org. All entries will be posted on NPWA’s Facebook page.

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Beginning March 29, 2020, the North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 25, 2020.

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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As our community experiences the effects of coronavirus, we want to assure our customers that we do not anticipate a disruption of water service or compromised water quality. As always, we have staff on site 24/7 at our Forest Park Water Treatment Plant, as well as staff on call for water emergencies.

Safety for our customers and employees is a top priority. Due to the necessity of the services we provide, we are taking precautions to protect the health of our workforce. Based on the recommendations set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Montgomery County Officials, NPWA is restricting access to our building to NPWA employees only.

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North Penn Water Authority wants to thank our customers, community businesses and employees for their generosity this past holiday season.

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A long-time North Penn Water Authority Employee will retire at the start of 2020. Dale B. Reichenbach, director of Finance, will retire after 46 years of dedicated service. 

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Lansdale, PA – December 16, 2019 – Anthony J. Bellitto, Jr., P.E., Executive Director for the North Penn Water Authority, presented service awards at the Authority’s Fall breakfast meeting held on December 6, 2019.

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Lansdale, Pa.— November 5, 2019 – For the 20^th year, North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to be a drop off site for The Toys for Tots Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. 

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October 24, 2019 — Lansdale, PA- North Penn Water Authority stands behind the water it provides to its nearly 35,000 customers every day in Lansdale and throughout its service area. North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) water is safe to drink.

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Lansdale, PA. — October 14, 2019– North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is proud to announce that Executive Director, Anthony J. Bellitto, Jr., was the recipient of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) William H. Markus Award at the PMAA Annual Conference last month. 

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October 11, 2019 — Lansdale, PA – Officials gathered today at White’s Road Park for the official ground breaking of the Rain Garden. The planting of this Rain Garden is in partnership with North Penn Water Authority (NPWA), Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy (PWC) and Lansdale Borough.

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Lansdale, PA – September 19, 2019 – North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Ami Tarburton. As CFO, Ami is responsible for overseeing NPWA’s Finance Department, its staff and day-to-day operations, among other duties

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Serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties for two and a half decades

Chalfont, Pa.— September 13, 2019 – North Penn and North Wales Water Authorities, together with Forest Park Water (FPW) Treatment Plant employees, hosted an open house celebration on September 13, to recognize 25 years of service to communities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. 

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Lansdale, PA – August 28, 2019 – The North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy (PWC) are seeking volunteers to assist in planting a Rain Garden, to be placed at White’s Road Park in Lansdale Borough on Saturday, October 12.

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Lansdale, Pa – July 29, 2019 – Anthony J. Bellitto, Jr., P.E., Executive Director for the North Penn Water Authority, presented service awards at the Authority’s Spring breakfast meeting held on June 7, 2019. The employees recognized at the breakfast have a combined 115 years of experience.

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