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Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

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Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania 1,764 followers

PMAA is a primary voice of community-based services representing the interests of more than 2,600 municipal authorities.

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For over 80 years, the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) has been the primary voice of community-based services representing the interests of more than 2,600 municipal authorities across the Commonwealth. Services provided by the Association include advocacy on governmental affairs issues, education and training, and group programs. PMAA is the largest association in Pennsylvania specifically representing the interests of municipal authorities.

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https://www.municipalauthorities.org/
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Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1943

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    Thanks to The Water Center at Penn for sharing!

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    The Water Center at Penn

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    🎙️ Featured Podcast Episode: Safe Water, Healthy Communities – Why Regulations Matter We’re pleased to share a new episode of Authorities on Air, the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association, featuring Liesel Gross, CEO of Lehigh County Authority. This episode offers a clear, accessible look at why water regulations matter and how they protect public health every day. Recorded during the PMAA Annual Conference in Bethlehem, the conversation explores what it truly takes to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to more than 270,000 people—from rigorous testing and certified laboratory work to operator training and systemwide compliance. It also highlights the regulatory foundations that shape modern water safety, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. 🔍 Episode highlights include: 🔹Why thousands of water samples are collected each year 🔹The different roles of the EPA and DEP in shaping drinking water standards 🔹How science and public health research drive regulatory limits 🔹What PFAS are and how authorities work to keep them out of drinking water 🔹Lead & copper rules and what they mean for older communities 🔹Why transparent communication and customer cooperation are essential for compliance This episode provides a valuable behind-the-scenes look at how regulatory frameworks translate into real protection for the communities we serve. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eGM9k2Hg

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    We need your ideas! To provide members and partners with a valuable suite of educational opportunities, we are seeking presentations that impact the authority industry. Submissions are reviewed by the Conference Committee and should be informational and/or educational only – commercial endorsements will not be considered. Your submission will be considered for the following: educational opportunities, webinars and feature articles. Deadline is January 15. https://lnkd.in/dpvHzXe

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    Do you know a PMAA member who is new to the industry and could benefit from interacting and sharing questions or ideas with a more seasoned professional? This program provides a venue for mentees and mentors to engage in meaningful discussion and is open to authority board members, administrators, operators, engineers, professional service providers and all authority employees. We are seeking additional mentees for 2026 - registration is open just a few more days. The program will kick off in January! https://lnkd.in/e_ZuWFvz

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    Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

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    New Podcast Episode: Safe Water, Healthy Communities – Why Regulations Matter Featuring Liesel Gross, Lehigh County Authority Most people never think twice about what it takes to deliver safe drinking water. But behind every glass is a complex system of testing, treatment, and regulations designed to protect public health. Recorded during the PMAA Annual Conference in Bethlehem, this conversation with Liesel Gross explores: How the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act shape modern water safety. The difference between EPA and DEP, and how each influences municipal authorities. PFAS, lead service line replacements, and other major regulatory issues. Why communication and community cooperation are essential for compliance. What it takes to ensure water is safe for more than 270,000 people every day. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/emy-sygu Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eSzpHrXt Stream Online: https://lnkd.in/euirWfit

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    🏛️ Strengthening Local Readiness Amid Growing Privatization Trends As privatization and acquisition activity in the water sector continues to expand, municipal authorities are encouraged to assess their systems and policies to ensure long-term readiness. The following six steps — developed by the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) — offer a framework for proactive governance and informed decision-making: 1. Review Your System and Strategy 2. Engage Your Stakeholders 3. Set Your Policy and Governance Approach 4. Understand Legal and Regulatory Issues 5. Monitor Market Activity 6. Plan to Protect Your Ratepayers These steps support strong local leadership, equipping authorities to evaluate partnership opportunities, maintain transparency, and act in the best interest of their communities. 🔗 Learn more from PMAA about proactive planning here: https://lnkd.in/egRtTM_N

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    Bill Ross

    Administrator at Lower Saucon Authority

    The Lower Saucon Authority Once Again Limits Lost Water, Saves Its Customers Money!! “Lost”, or "non-revenue" water can be a big drain on the budget of a municipal authority. It is water that the authority pays for but does not sell or put to productive use. Lost water normally occurs through breaks in mains or evaporation from water sources. Lost water is ultimately paid for by the ratepayers, as it is incorporated into the operating budget of the authority. Many large systems struggle to keep their lost water to 30%, while 20% is considered to be a good result. At the Lower Saucon Authority we target 10% every quarter when we measure our lost water. For the 3rd quarter of 2025, the Lower Saucon Authority kept its system-wide lost water to 9.64%. We “produced” 31.096 million gallons for the quarter, and sold 28.098 million gallons. This left a total of approximately 2.998 million gallons lost, for a gross total loss of 9.64%. This is an amazing number that we are once again very happy to achieve! This marks the sixth quarter in a row that we were able to keep our “lost” water under 10%. For the first three quarters of 2025, our gross lost water percentage is 9.07%. We “produced” 84,203,220 gallons for the year, and sold 76,567,000 gallons. This left a gross total of 7,636,220 gallons that were unaccounted for. We used 621,780 gallons during our spring system-wide flushing, and lost 1,300,000 gallons to water main breaks in the first quarter, leaving a net total of 5,714,440 gallons lost for a net total of 6.79%. We are incredibly proud of the job that our crew does to save money for our customers. As a municipal authority, we do not collect or receive taxes – we are completely funded by our rate payers. By limiting the amount of our lost water, we limit the additional expenses that our customers must bear. Credit should be give to LSA Operations Supervisor Bill Reccek, who actively hunts potential water breaks on a daily basis. Once he locates them, our crew of William Reccek, Jonathan Lutz and Jarrett Hanni does a fantastic job of repairing those breaks. This crew does a great job taking care of our system (this year and every year), and we are exceptionally proud of them! See this article for more information on water loss and non-revenue water: https://lnkd.in/eMjWYR9G...

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    Patrick Caulfield, P.E.

    Executive Director at Schuylkill County Municipal Authority

    SCMA held our bi-annual Election Day Training and site tours with our office staff. These well-welcomed field tours provide an opportunity for our office staff to see our physical assets in-person. We were able to tour one of our reservoirs, intake structures and a recently completed pipe installation of over 20,000 linear feet!

    • SCMA Eisenhuth Reservoir constructed in 1874
    • SCMA Little Wolf Creek intake reservoir
    • SCMA Little Wolf Creek spillway
    • SCMA Little Wolf Creek Valve House and Dam breast
    • SCMA Raw Water Main Relocation constructed in coordination with PADOT SR 61 Road Construction

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