The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). The MCL for PFOA is set at 4 parts per trillion (ppt), and the MCL for PFOS is set at 4 ppt. North Penn Water Authority and Forest Park Water Treatment Plant meet the MCLs for both PFOA and PFOS.

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Beginning April 1, 2024, the North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 26, 2024. Annual inspection and flushing of fire hydrants increase public safety by ensuring that hydrants will function when called upon in the case of a fire. Flushing of hydrants also improves water quality by removing the build-up of materials from the inside of water distribution pipes.

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On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Anthony J. Bellitto, executive director of North Penn Water Authority, testified in Harrisburg in front of the House of Representatives’ Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee to support the amendment of Act 12, and reiterate the benefits of keeping authorities publicly owned.

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It’s been 40 years since the start of construction of the Point Pleasant Pump Station that helps supply drinking water to more than 200,000 people in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, our region was faced with water shortages due to drought and contaminated ground water, forcing NPWA to look to alternative sources of water.

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