MOUNT JOY BOROUGH AUTHORITY
PROJECTS
WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PROJECT
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). This rule mandates that Mount Joy Borough Authority, as well as all other community and nontransient noncommunity water systems submit a service line inventory to DEP by October 16, 2024.
The primary focus of this rule is to identify if any homes have a service line that is constructed of lead. Mount Joy Borough Authority regularly samples for lead from homes within the water distribution system. The results of these samples continue to be below EPA and DEP action levels. To view the most recent version of our annual Consumer Confidence Report, click here. For more information regarding this drinking water regulation, visit: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/My-Water/PublicDrinkingWater/pages/lead-in-drinking-water.aspx
Who Owns the Service Line?
Mount Joy Borough Authority owns and maintains the water main in the street as well as a portion of the service line to your home. The Mount Joy Borough Authority owned portion of the service line is from the water main to a point up to five (5) feet behind the curb or, if there is no curb, to a point five (5) feet beyond the edge of the street abutting the property or, if there is no curb or street, to the edge of the right-of-way. The homeowner owns the remaining portion of the service line that is not owned by Mount Joy Borough Authority. The materials for each portion of the service line are required to be verified.
What happens now?
Mount Joy Borough Authority continues to review all available historical records to determine the materials used for all portions of your service line. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to hydro-excavate a small area around the service line to determine what materials were used. In the event this is necessary on your property, you will receive additional communication. The equipment that will be used to determine your service line is shown below.
If you have any concerns or have further questions regarding any of the information listed above, please call 717-653-5938 or email authority@mountjoypa.org.
WWTP DYSTOR GAS HOLDING SYSTEM REHAB PROJECT
Mount Joy Borough Authority has contracted with Eastern Environmental Contractors, Inc. to complete a rehabilitation project to the Dystor Gas Holding System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project will consist of replacing gas safety equipment along with the replacement of the membrane cover on the Dystor building. The Authority applied and was awarded a PA Department of Community and Economic Development Grant to help fund the project. This project is slated to be completed by summer of 2025.
FAIRVIEW STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Mount Joy Borough Authority has started the preparation to complete a Water Main Replacement on Fairview Street. This project will consist of the replacement of existing 2-inch Galvanized, 4-inch and 6-inch Cast Iron water main pipes and water service lines to existing customers, along with the replacement and addition of new fire hydrants. The Authority applied and was awarded a PA Department of Community and Economic Development Grant to help fund this project. This project is slated to be completed by fall of 2025.
2024 HYDRANT FLUSHING
