Water and Sewer Information  

Backflow Preventers Required for Commercial Properties

Please be aware that all commercial properties located within Washington Township are required to install backflow preventers and have them inspected yearly. To read the regulations please click on the icon.

Water Reads Go High Tech!

The Water Department is in the process of switching all water customers' meter readings over to radio reads. This service will be more efficient than the old auto-dialer system in which your meter reads were received by us via phone with a designated computer and software. The readings will be collected by an employee driving by your home. We anticipate this new system to help all our water customers and we will enable us to provide better service.

Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Checks

The Sewer Department continues checking sewer lines and laterals for inflow and infiltration. Many lines are old and have been damaged by roots. The reason for these checks is to stop ground water from coming into the sewer lines. Washington Township pays Edinboro Borough to treat our sewage and if we are sending clean water along with sewage, then our costs will continue to rise. The Crews are looking for sump-pumps, roof drains, and other illegal connections to the public sewer system. The infiltration of stormwater cannot continue in Washington Township if we intend to keep costs down and the monthly bills from skyrocketing.

Sewer Department Notice

The sewer rate in Washington Township wil be $75.00 per month. Sewer and water billing are now combined on one billing statement for your convenience. Both water and sewer service will be billed monthly. We do accept credit card payments via phone or at the Office. If you have any questions pertaining to billing, please call the Office and talk to Kelly.

Reminder

Washington Township wishes to remind our residents in the Sewer District that if you are buying or selling your home, it is required by Ordinance #1-04 that the homes must be inspected to insure that there is no inflow or infiltration to the Township's sewer lines. This also insures the new homeowners of purchasing an inspected home that is not in violation with the Township's Code. Residents found in violation of the Ordinance risk a significant fine. If you have questions, please our Office.