Allowing unknown individuals
into your home can have serious consequences. A person who
identifies themselves as Chester Water Authority personnel should
have an appointment, which you can confirm by
calling our Customer Service Department at 610-876-8181 or
800-793-2323 before letting that person in the door.
Listed below are facts that
you should know:
All Authority
employees must carry and show their photo I.D.
cards.
CWA employees
do not ask for bill payments at your home.
All CWA employees drive
authorized CWA vehicles and wear a CWA uniform.
Remember, it’s okay to call
and verify with the Authority that the person standing outside of
your door is who they say they are. Our personnel want you to feel
safe!
2005 Water Main Rehabilitation Project
In
1974 the Authority established a program of refurbishing
older water mains in the distribution system which were
installed at least 95 years ago. The rehabilitation uses
a cleaning and lining process which has proven
successful in the water utility industry. Since the
Authority initiated this water main rehabilitation
project, nearly 41.3 miles of water main have been
improved. Valves, service lines, and fire hydrants in
the project area are also rehabilitated
in addition to the water main.
The 2005 Water Main Rehabilitation Project is located in
Upper Chichester Township, Delaware
County. There are three areas that the Authority is
focusing on. The first area is Chichester Avenue between
Boothwyn Road to Thornton Road, all of Thornton Road,
and Fleming Lane. The second area is McCay Avenue and 5th
Avenue. The third area is from McCay Avenue North on
Chichester Avenue to the bridge, Clements Avenue,
Randall Avenue, Galbraith Avenue, Sharpless Avenue,
Johnson Avenue, Twadell Drive, and Mason Street.
Approximately 1,200 feet of 8-inch diameter water main
and 8,300 feet of 6-inch diameter will be rehabilitated
in the three areas. An additional 600 feet of 8-inch
diameter and 400 feet of 6-inch diameter new water main
will be installed and nearly 40 water services will be
renewed. Also included in the project areas will be the
renewal of 8 fire hydrants.
The resulting benefits of any water main
rehabilitation project are increased
residual water pressures and hydrant flows,
and a decline of pipe leakage which reduces
overall system water loss for the Authority.
By maintaining and upgrading our water
distribution system on a systematic basis,
CWA remains focused and proactive in keeping
our infrastructure sound.
This year’s Water Main Rehabilitation
project will cost $937,330.
