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IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN THE
PIPELINE
Work begins in
earnest this year on improving the boroughs water system and the lines serving
both its residential and commercial customers. Funded by a low interest loan
through Penn Vest the borough should see upwards of 25% of its distribution
system replaced. The work should take
the better part of the year.
In 2009 a new
water line was installed on Woodland
Road, and through the winter months new water and
sewer lines are being installed the entire length of Victory Drive. These improvements will be
a definite benefit to the neighborhoods where they are being installed but also
to the entire community. Travis Long of the boroughs water system engineering
firm GD&F states, “Water distribution systems represent a large portion of
a water utility's asset and investment. As water distribution systems age, they
experience problems of deteriorating infrastructure, water loss and service
disruption. Consumer demands increase with time, and low pressure and high head
loss problems become frequent in ageing systems, giving rise to excess energy
expenditure and causing consumer discontent. Implementation of sound water distribution
system management projects will work to ensure continued supply with an
adequately pressurized quality source of water to residential and commercial
customers alike. Improvements to flow
and pressure allows for a cost saving to commercial customers via the reduction
in delays and down time caused by issues associated with antiquated systems,
and also ensures a means for the potential ability to expand existing and
future businesses, which enables the potential for increased profitability”… “Thus, the importance of water distribution rehabilitation,
replacement and expansion is essential in maintaining the water systems
critical ‘artery’”.
We are optimistic that the improvements to our services will
continue to support our home real estate market, strong neighborhoods, and a
vibrant and diverse business community in 2010 and on into the future.
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