With roots in the community that extend to 1866, Chester Water Authority is committed to developing and maintaining the resources that enable us to deliver quality, service, and value to our customers.
 

Throughout our history…

…the Authority has educated tomorrow’s customers about the value of our water  resources.
…we’ve increased capacity, instilled reliability, and pursued quality.
…we’ve upgraded our facilities to keep pace with growth and ensure efficient operations. 
…we’ve made huge strides in technology - from the typewriter to the World Wide Web.
 

Report to Bond Holders

The year 2001 was significant in many respects for Chester Water Authority.

This year we celebrated 50 years of delivering high-quality water from the Octoraro Treatment Plant to our customers.  When the plant opened in 1951, it was capable of providing 18 million gallons of water per day. Today, the Octoraro Treatment Plant is capable of providing 60 million gallons of treated water per day –– consistently meeting or exceeding all applicable federal, state, and local governmental standards for treated drinking water.

This 50th anniversary issue also highlights our consistency of purpose, including the resolve of the Board of Directors and management to meet our financial responsibilities to bond holders through implementation of a rate structure that ensures proper debt coverage.

With the tragic events of September 11, 2001, our nation and its utility structure were reminded of the vulnerability of public facilities and the constant need for vigilance and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. 

We continue to achieve our mission to provide ample high-quality potable water at the most reasonable value to our customers through the dedication to excellence of  the employees of Chester Water Authority, working under the direction of a committed and knowledgeable Board of Directors.