April 2019 The Warrington Pipeline Update on the potential Sale of the Water and/or Sewer systems of Warrington Township

North Wales Executive Director Bob Bender and Bucks County Water and Sewer Chief Operating Officer John Butler gave two public presentation following a request for more information from the Board of Supervisors during the February 5 meeting.

To watch the presentation from the Public meeting held on March 12, click here. To stay updated on the possible sale, a page has been created for all materials within our website, click here.

The Board of Supervisors announced a Public meeting will be held on April 23 where Aqua PA will make a presentation. The meeting will be at the Township Building at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be streamed live on the Warrington Township website.

WWW.WARRINGTONTOWNSHIP.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/WATER-SEWER/ Pumping Stations Pumping stations in sewage collection systems are normally designed to handle raw sewage that is fed from underground gravity pipelines (pipes that are sloped so that a liquid can flow in one direction under gravity). Sewage is fed into and stored in a pit, commonly known as a wet . The well is equipped with electrical instrumentation to detect the level of sewage present. When the sewage level rises to a predetermined point, a will be started to lift the sewage upward through a pressurized system called a sewer force main if the sewage is transported some significant distance. The may be called a lift station if the pump merely discharges into a nearby gravity . From here the cycle starts all over again until the sewage reaches its point of destination —usually a treatment plant. By this method, pumping stations are used to move waste to higher elevations. In the case of high sewage flows into the well (for example during peak flow periods and wet weather) additional will be used. If this is insufficient, or in the case of failure of the pumping station, a backup in the sewer system can occur, leading to a overflow—the discharge of raw sewage into the environment.

Forest Ridge Pump Station

WWW.WARRINGTONTOWNSHIP.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/WATER-SEWER/ Water Cycle

The water cycle describes the existence and movement of water on, in, and above the Earth. Earth's water is always in movement and is always changing states, from liquid to vapor to ice and back again. The water cycle has been working for billions of years and all life on Earth depends on it continuing to work; the Earth would be a pretty stale place without it.

All information found from The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) science for changing the world.

WWW.WARRINGTONTOWNSHIP.ORG/DEPARTMENTS/WATER-SEWER/ WWW WARRINGTONTOWNSHIP ORG/DEPARTMENTS/WATER-SEWER/ Locating your emergency shutoff

What is a Main Shutoff? This is where water enters a home and is then distributed to other pipes and fixtures. In case of a plumbing emergency, you'll want to know where it's located so you can turn off the water right away and avoid a mess. Where is it located? The location of the main water shutoff valve can vary by house. Sometimes they're located in the basement, near the front wall of the house, but they can also be located in a closet near the front door, or even outside of the house itself. Take a quick walk through your home to find our where yours is located.

Why is it so important? Water shut off valves allow you to cut off the water supply to individual plumbing fixtures throughout your home (e.g., faucets, toilets, dishwashers, ice makers). This is extremely important because if you have a fixture that’s leaking, clogged, or otherwise malfunctioning, you can quickly and easily cut off its water supply—without having to shut down your entire plumbing system. In the case of plumbing emergencies, water shut off valves help keep the problem contained and keep the damage to a minimum.

Contact information: 852 Easton Road Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-1800 [email protected]

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