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Chester Water
Authority
P.O. Box 467
Chester, PA 19016
(610) 876-8181
(800) 793-2323
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Summer 2004, Vol. 11 No. 1 |
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Don't Be Fooled! |
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Posing as a utility worker is a classic scam that often targets
seniors living alone, but can happen to anybody. If you remain
alert, you’ll spot the warning signs that will help you avoid
becoming a victim. How can you tell a real utility worker from
a scam artist? The key is to be cautious and ask questions.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you get a knock on the
door from someone claiming to be a utility worker and who threatens
you at your home with shutting off your water unless you pay the
bill immediately.
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Only
CWA employees with proper CWA identification are
authorized to make water-quality checks or repairs. |
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Along with carrying their CWA identification card, all
our employees drive CWA vehicles that display the CWA
name and logo. If CWA needs to gain access to your home
or business, the Authority will prearrange an
appointment with you. |
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If
people come to your home saying they are from the water
company and you are not expecting them, do not let them
into your house. Call our Customer Service Department at
610-876-8181 or 800-793-2323 to verify that they are CWA
employees. You may call these telephone numbers day or
night — seven days a week. |
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CWA
never accepts payment at your house or place of
business. Therefore, never give money to someone who
says your water will be shut off unless you pay the bill
immediately.
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Save and Protect
With
population and industry growth comes a greater thirst
for water. Water
is a limited resource that can quickly become scarce if
we do not take measures to conserve and protect it. |
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Although we are surrounded by water, most is not drinkable. In
fact, only 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh water and of
this, two-thirds is stored in icecaps and glaciers. That leaves
only 1 percent of the world’s water available
for consumption.
Conserving
water is only half the battle. To ensure that our water needs
will always be met, we must protect our water supplies against
the constant threat of pollution.
Working to
protect this precious resource is critical. To help
sustain water quality and quantity, we can all do our part to
reduce water waste.
Water Conservation Tips:
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Fix leaks. A faucet that drips can waste up to 3,280
gallons of water each year. |
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If your toilet is not a low-flow model, you may want
to consider having one installed. Low flow fixtures
cycle approximately 1.6 gallons per use.
Conventional or older fixtures use about 4.5 gallons
per use. |
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When washing clothes, match your washer’s water
level to your load size. |
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Instead of using the hose, use a broom or leaf
blower to remove dead leaves and other debris from
your driveway. |
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Don’t let the water run while you wash your car. A
shut-off nozzle on your hose will help tremendously
to conserve water. |
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Most importantly, with many sewer agencies going to
consumption billing, any water you conserve will
convert to money you save from both your water and
sewer bill.
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Other articles in this
issue:
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Page 1 |
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A Partner
For Safe Water
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Page 3 |
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Investing Today for Tomorrow
What Are the Benefits?
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Page 4 |
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Fire
Hydrants and Your Safety
2003 Water Quality Report
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