Upper Southampton Municipal Authority
Serving Upper Southampton
P.O. Box 481
Southampton, PA 18966
Phone (215) 364-1390
Fax (215) 364-9410
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Use your 7-digit account # and CID # located on your bill
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Fee Free Payments
Prevent Frozen Pipes
Hydrant Flushing
starts again in October, check back for the schedule.
Application for Service
Before You Dig
Important Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Municipal Authorities is to provide quality water and service to all of our customers, at all times, at a reasonable cost.
Our water meets or exceeds all of the criteria established by the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection(PADEP)
and the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Emergency Service
To place a service call please dial
(215) 364-1390 Monday thru Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Should you have an emergency after hours or on a holiday call (267) 485-3891. An Authority employee will promptly return your call.
A Municipal Authority employee is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FAQ
1) Q: Can I connect my sump pump, roof leaders, and/or downspouts to the sanitary sewer line?
A: No. This is against U.S.T. Ordinance #234 that prohibits the introduction of storm water into the sanitary sewer system. This ordinance, passed in 1984, carries a maximum fine of $1,000.00 per day and 90 days imprisonment.
2) Q: What activities in my home use the most water?
|
Toilet flushing |
40% |
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Bath & shower |
32% |
|
Laundry |
14% |
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Dishwashing |
6% |
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Cooking and Drinking |
5% |
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Bathroom sink |
3% |
3) Q: Where does the water go after it goes down the drain?
A: If you are connected to the sewer system, all the drains in your home are connected to a single pipe that leads to the street. The pipe in the street collects wastewater from other homes in town and flow to a large pumping station. Since we do not have a treatment plant, we pump our wastewater to the City of Philadelphia, through Lower Southampton Twp. There the water is treated and cleaned.
4) Q: Where does the Water Authority get its water from?
A: The Water Authority gets about 80% of our water from North Penn/North Wales. About 20% comes from three deep municipal wells throughout town.
5) Q: What is the procedure & cost for Certification?
A: Certification request including property address, owner & buyer names, date of settlement, fax # to send final bill can be sent to
Fax: 215-364-9410
Mail: PO Box 481, Southampton, PA 18966-0481
Certification Fee $100
Benefits
Strengths Of
Municipal Authorities
Municipal Authorities
Below is a partial list of benefits and strengths of municipal authorities that should be considered when faced with privatization.
STRENGTHS
- Local Ownership and Control
- Low rates, non-profit driven
- Tax-exempt financing, tie in with low rates
- PUC exemption
- Non-franchise territories, no service area limitations
- Non-stockholder driven, more responsive and timely
- Tapping fees used as alternative source of revenue
- Appointed as opposed to elected board
- Less risk, less long-term investment interest
- Surplus funds invested back in the business/service
- Representation and responsible member of community
- No foreign investment
