Fire Hydrants will be flushed each Tuesday during October. You might notice some discoloration in your water. The process of periodically “flushing” fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity to insure the integrity of the water system and deliver the highest quality water to our customers.
Hydrant flushing
serves the following purposes:
■Flushes sediments from mainline pipes, which enhances water quality.
■Verifies the proper operation of fire hydrants and valves.
■Aids in determining weaknesses in the water system.
■Helps to identify closed valves and weak flows in the water main.
■Verifies ample water flow for fire fighting.
As a result of hydrant flushing, residents in the immediate vicinity may experience temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration is harmless, and generally consists of precipitates which do not affect the safety of water consumption. If you notice that your water is discolored, you can clear this issue by running your water faucets inside your home until the water clears. The water is safe to drink. If you have questions, please contact the borough at (215) 679-5194. Thank you for your cooperation.
Click on the Swift911 link to add your contact information. In event of a water emergency, you will receive a call informing you of any required action.
2010 Consumer Confidence Report
The 2010 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available for viewing and download by clicking the link below. If you have questions on this report, you may contact the water plant supervisor at (215) 679-2012 or by email at egbwater@verizon.net.
2010 Consumer Confidence Report
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EAST GREENVILLE BOROUGH OPERATES A SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND A WELL SUPPLYING WATER TO THE BOROUGH. WATER BILLS ARE SENT TO CUSTOMERS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS WITH BILLS MAILED IN:
MARCH
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
EVERY CUSTOMER HAS A WATER METER TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATER USED. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR BILL, CONTACT THE BOROUGH SECRETARY AT (215) 679-5194, EXT. 1 OR BY EMAIL AT secretary@egreenville.org .
WATER RATES ARE SET FROM TIME TO TIME BY BOROUGH COUNCIL. THE SCHEDULE OF RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 IS:
For 0 to 3,000 gallons of water per quarter $52.98 (Minimum charge)
For 3,001 gallons to 15,000 gallons per quarter $6.62 per 1,000 gallons
from 15,001 gals. to 30,000 gals per quarter $5.63 per 1,000 gallons
All in excess of 30,000 gallons $3.97 per 1,000 gallons
In the cases where water is served to a building occupied by two or more establishments, firms, or families, the water rates registered by the meter will be equally divided among the individual billing units, and separate bills for each unit shall be calculated and totaled.
The Borough of East Greenville provides customers with a variety of ways to pay their quarterly water bill.
CASH
- Accepted at the Borough of East Greenville office located at 206 Main Street in East Greenville during office hours.
- Accepted at the Univest Bank in East Greenville.
CHECK
- Accepted at the Borough of East Greenville office located at 206 Main Street in East Greenville during office hours. After hours, payments by check can be placed in a drop box located at the rear entrance of the Borough of East Greenville
- Accepted at the Univest Bank in East Greenville.
CREDIT CARD*
- Accepted through our website at www.egreenville.org by choosing the Pay Bill OnLine icon located on our home page as well as Water Department page. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Credit card payments are accepted in person at the Borough of East
Greenville during office hours.
*There will be a nominal convenience fee to a third party associated with using this service.
On average, each American uses 60 gallons of water every day. You can reduce your water use by as much as 30% if you are efficient.
CHECK YOUR TOILETS FOR HIDDEN LEAKS. TANK TO BOWL LEAKS CAN WASTE ABOUT A QUART OF WATER WITH EACH FLUSH. PLACE A FEW DROPS OF FOOD COLORING IN THE TANK. WAIT AN HOUR TO SEE IF THE COLOR APPEARS IN THE BOWL. IF IT DOES, YOU HAVE A LEAK. YOU SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY.
TURN OFF THE TAP WATER WHILE YOU SHAVE OR BRUSH YOUR TEETH.
TAKE SHORTER SHOWERS. LIMIT SHOWERS TO FIVE MINUTES, INSTALL A LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEAD, AND TURN OFF THE WATER TO SOAP UP.
IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTENER, CHECK IT TO MAKE SURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
Fluoride Treatment
East Greenville Borough does not add fluoride to the water system. There are currently no plans to add fluoride. Because there is some controversy over fluoridating water, East Greenville Borough does not intend to fluoridate the water unless required by state or federal law. There can be some adverse health effects to fluoride to the very young, elderly, and those with immunodeficiency disease. East Greenville Borough's goal is to provide drinking water that is safe for all our customers.
For more information, click the following link: Opposition to water fluoridation - Wikipedia
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER QUALITY PLEASE CALL THE WATER PLANT AT (215) 679-2012 OR BY EMAIL AT egbwater@verizon.net
Check
your toilets for hidden water leaks by placing a dye tablet in the tank and wait to see if the water in the toilet bowl
turns color. If it does, you need to make the necessary repairs
immediately. Packages of the dye tablets are available free of
charge to our residents. Contact the borough by telephone, email, or
the contact link above to obtain these tablets.