Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division Water Company

The Roaring Creek facility stands as one of only 15 water treatment plants in Pennsylvania to receive the prestigious President's Award, recognizing its exceptional individual filter performance standards. This facility underwent rigorous evaluation against strict quality benchmarks through the Partnership for Safe Water's Treatment Plant Optimization Program.

The program aims to help utilities evaluate treatment performance, enhance operational procedures to minimize contamination risks from pathogens like Cryptosporidium, and achieve superior water quality beyond regulatory requirements. "Receiving recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water highlights our dedication to water quality excellence," said Roaring Creek Superintendent Rich Kotwica. "We continuously strive to maintain exceptional quality standards while improving our operations for customer benefit. This recognition confirms our diligence is producing results."

"I'm extremely proud of our Roaring Creek Division treatment team who have demonstrated outstanding commitment in enhancing water quality and meeting the rigorous President's Award standards," stated Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca. "This achievement clearly demonstrates Aqua's staff dedication to protecting our planet's most essential resource."

The Partnership for Safe Water includes over 250 water utilities collectively serving more than 100 million people. Each participating utility has committed to enhancing drinking water quality and operational excellence in treatment processes. The Partnership represents a collaboration between the American Water Works Association, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, US Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Association of Water Companies.

1. Where does Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division water come from?
   Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division supplies surface water to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Does Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division?
   Call 610-645-1191 or visit 762 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Aqua Pa Roaring Creek Division water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.