November 16, 2023 – A robo call, text message and email was launched today at 9am.
The Bedminster municipal authority is performing work on the water booster station today November 16, 2023. You may experience a fluctuation in pressure. This is normal from working on the system. The work is scheduled to be completed in the next few days. If you experience no water at all, please call the office at 215.249.1042 immediately, or after 4pm use the emergency line at 215.766.2626. We appreciate your patience as we work through these issues on the water system to better your water quality.
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October 27, 2023 – 3:00pm – Robo Call Flushing Notice
The Bedminster Municipal Authority will be flushing the water distribution system beginning Sunday night October 29 through Tuesday night October 31, 2023. Flushing will take place between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Please refrain from using water during this time as it may draw dirt and sediment into your service line. Customers may experience low pressure and temporary discoloration of water. If discoloration persists, please let it settle for a minimum of a half hour, then run the cold water for a few minutes. If the problem persists, customers should contact our office at 215-249-1042. Additionally, we urge you to check your wash water prior to doing laundry. Also, any water softeners should be turned off to prevent back siphoning of the softening media.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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August 28, 2023 – Pennland Farms Booster Station work robo call – 08:59am post
This is an important message from Bedminster Municipal Authority. The Bedminster Municipal Authority is doing upgrades at the Pennland Farms Water Booster station. In the next few weeks, the BMA will be increasing the water pressure in the Pennland farms water system. If you have any questions, please call the BMA at 215-249-1042 or email info@bedminsterma.org
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August 17, 2023 – 11:13am – BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED. THERE IS NO NEED TO BOIL WATER
The following robo call has been issued to Williams Drive only:
This is the Bedminster Municipal Authority with a very important message. On August 14, 2023, you were notified of a possible problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil your water. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil your water. The water has been tested for two consecutive days and has been determined to be safe to drink. This has been a very important message from the Bedminster Municipal Authority and will repeat once.
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August 14, 2023 – 334pm – BOIL WATER NOTICE WILLIAMS DRIVE ONLY
This is the Bedminster Municipal Authority with a very important message. This is a drinking water warning. Please boil your water before using for the next 48 hours. The Bedminster Municipal Authority recently experienced a water main break which required the water to be shut off in your area. The loss of pressure in the system could have allowed Disease-causing organisms to enter the water supply. There is no indication that the water is unsafe but we want to verify this by testing the water using a State Laboratory before using the water for potable uses. The water main has been repaired and the system re-pressurized. Our state certified water system operators will verify the safety of the water by collecting several samples to be analyzed as required by an independent laboratory. We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. Should you have any further questions, call 215-249-1042.
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August 14, 2023 2:41pm – water main break contained
Our operators have contained the main break at the hydrant and will repair it. Flushing will continue tonight as scheduled. Residents at the immediate site may experience low pressure, but it should return to normal in the very near future if not already. We appreciate your patience.
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AUGUST 14, 2023 posted – water main break 2pm
We are aware of the water main break on Williams Drive. Our operators are there now fixing it.
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The Bedminster Municipal Authority will be flushing the water distribution system beginning Sunday night August 13th through Tuesday night August 15, 2023. Flushing will take place between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Please refrain from using water during this time as it may draw dirt and sediment into your service line. Customers may experience low pressure and temporary discoloration of water. If discoloration persists, please let it settle for a minimum of a half hour, then run the cold water for a few minutes. If the problem persists, customers should contact our office at 215-249-1042. Additionally, we urge you to check your wash water prior to doing laundry. Also, any water softeners should be turned off to prevent back siphoning of the softening media.
Thank you for your cooperation!
A Robo call has been launched for Friday August 11, 2023 at 3pm, Sunday August 13, 2023 at 3pm, Monday August 14, 2023 at 3pm and Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 3pm. If you do/did not receive these calls, you must update your emergency contact information on the home page of this website. We do not have updated phone numbers for you.
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The Memo below has been mailed via USPS on August 2, 2023 to all the Authority residents.
August 1, 2023
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Just a reminder, the Authority office is CLOSED to visitors, and we do not provide public restrooms. You may drop your payment, or any paperwork you need to drop off in the drop box located at the end of the driveway. If you need to speak to someone in the office, please call 215.249.1042 or email us at info@bedminsterma.org.
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JULY 27, 2023 – A Robo call will be launched today at 9am. Text and email messages have also been launched.
The Bedminster municipal authority is performing work on the water booster station today July 27, 2023. You may experience a fluctuation in pressure. This is normal from working on the system. The work is scheduled to be completed today. If you experience no water at all, please call the office at 215.249.1042 immediately, or after 4pm use the emergency line at 215.766.2626. We appreciate your patience as we work through these issues on the water system to better your water quality.
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July 13, 2023 – A robo call has been launched today:
The Bedminster municipal authority is performing work on the water booster station today July 13, 2023. You may experience a fluctuation in pressure. This is normal from working on the system. The work is scheduled to be completed today. If you experience no water at all, please call the office at 215.249.1042 immediately, or after 4pm use the emergency line at 215.766.2626. We appreciate your patience as we work through these issues on the water system to better your water quality.
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UPDATE: 11:36am 06.26.23 The water is back on. The storms knocked out the power and stopped the water flow. Power is back on, pumps are running and water should be flowing! Your water may come back on discolored, just run the water on COLD until it runs clear. Let sit for a minimum of 1/2 hour, and it should run clear.
We are aware of an issue with no water. (published 06.26.23, 11am) Our operators are out at the plants now to diagnose the issue. There are currently storms and a few power outages, we are working on it. We will update as we have information.
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Bedminster Square Special Samples 5.26.23
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Water System Flushing
During periods of flushing, customers may experience low pressure and temporary discoloration of water which should dissipate over a period of several hours. You can run your COLD water for a few minutes until it runs clear, and then let the water sit for a minimum of 1/2 hour. If discoloration persists, customers should call us at 215-249-1042
Thank you for your cooperation!
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LIHWAP water assistance program will reopen July 10th, 2023 and CLOSE August 11, 2023. (6/12/23 published)
LIHWAP Application HSWA 1 July to August 2023
(applications received PRIOR to 7/10/23 and after 08/11/23 will be denied)
BEDMINSTER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (6/9/23 published)
SUMMARY OF ONGOING WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS
Stonebridge – Pennland Farms Water Systems Interconnection Project
Project involves the interconnection of the Stonebridge and Pennland Farms water systems through the construction of a 12-inch main (815 linear feet) in Scott and Smith School Roads along with booster pumps and control modifications at the Pennland Farms Water Booster Station. Currently, the systems are not interconnected and operate independent of each other. Interconnecting the systems will provide redundancy of facilities in each system and allow flexibility in their operation. This is particularly important during emergency conditions or during periods of maintenance requiring a shutdown of facilities such as tanks, wells, or distribution piping.
The project has been executed in two contracts: water main construction and booster pump/control modifications at the Pennland Farms Water Booster Station.
Water Main Construction: The BMA awarded a contract to DOLI Construction at their meeting on September 23, 2021. In December 2021, the water main was completed. The total cost of the contract was $182,379.
Booster Pump Replacement and Control Modifications: A COSTARS proposal was received February 21, 2022 from Eastern Environmental Contractors, Inc. for the replacement of two (2) pumps and control modifications. The proposal amount was $164,700. The BMA approved the proposal at their meeting on February 24, 2022. Due to supply-chain issues, the delivery of pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and controls has been significantly delayed. Delivery of equipment was received late-May 2023. Installation of pumps began May 30, 2023. Installation of controls to begin shortly.
The combined construction costs total $347,079. The BMA received a PA Small Water and Sewer Program grant in the amount of $319,136 to help fund the project.
Stonebridge Water Booster Station – Replacement of VFDs
The Stonebridge Water Booster Station contains a jockey pump and five (5) variable speed pumps supplying water the primary water distribution system of the Bedminster Municipal Authority. This project involves the replacement of three (3) of the five (5) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) controlling power supplied to the pump motors. These VFDs are older drives in need of replacement and include the following:
- Two (2) of the three (3) High Service Pump VFDs rated at 100 hp, 480v, 3-phase.
- One (1) Low Service Pump VFD rated at 40 hp VFD, 480v, 3-phase.
The project will help resolve VFD failures recently experienced at the station which then result in brief drops in pressure. Those drops in pressure are believed to cause a disturbance in the water distribution piping resulting in discolored water. Replacement of the VFDs will help minimize those instances.
At their meeting on May 26, 2022, the BMA Board accepted Eastern Environmental Contractor, Inc.’s COSTAR proposal to supply and install the specified VFDs for a price of $86,640.00. Due to supply-chain issues, the delivery of the VFDs had been significantly delayed. Delivery of equipment was received mid-May 2023. Installation of the VFDs began May 15, 2023. One of the high service pumps VFDs has been installed. The Contractor is currently working on resolving control communication issues. Installation of remaining VFDs to resume shortly.
Hydraulic Modeling of the Water System
At their meeting on May 25, 2023, the BMA Board accepted CKS Engineers’ proposal to create a hydraulic model of the Authority’s water system which includes the Stonebridge and Pennland Farms systems. The proposal also included an evaluation of the system to address two (2) items:
- Evaluate alternatives to address the “discolored water” issues in the Stonebridge system due to a loss of pressure. These alternatives are to ensure pressure is maintained during pump operation/cycling. For example, alternatives will include the addition of a recirculation/pressure maintaining pump, or a tank in the system.
- Confirm the interconnection to be implemented between the Stonebridge and Pennland systems.
Work has commenced on the hydraulic model. The cost of the hydraulic model is $22,900. Completion is anticipated by the end of December 2023.
Stonebridge Water Booster Station – Iron & Manganese Treatment Project
The project involves the installation of a Greensand Filter System at the Stonebridge Water Booster Station for the removal of Iron and Manganese. Iron and Manganese are naturally occurring elements in the groundwater supply of the Stonebridge system.
Although sample results for Iron and Manganese are below PADEP water quality limits, and the BMA currently treats for Iron and Manganese by the addition of a sequestering agent due to a concern that Iron and Manganese are the reason for discolored water in the distribution system, CKS Engineers was requested to evaluate the feasibility and cost for the installation of the greensand filter system. In an email dated January 18, 2023, CKS outlined the feasibility and construction costs. The estimated construction cost is $816,240 which includes the installation of three (3) vessel systems and the repurposing of the former (unused) booster pump building on the Stonebridge Water Booster Station site. At their meeting on May 25, 2023, the BMA Board authorized CKS to proceed with the design and bidding of the treatment system.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (06/05/23 published)
We are upgrading the Emergency Notification System on July 1, 2023 to include text messaging and emails, as well as phone calls, to better communicate with the residents. We will have a portal on our website for you to update your contact information to include your cell phone for text messages and your email address to receive emails. Include as much or as little information as you want to be notified. It is imperative that a good phone number, at the very least, is on the notification system so that we can notify you of an emergency.
HYDRANT PAINTING (06/05/23 published)
During the summer months, we have someone painting the hydrants through out the township. This is to keep the hydrants neat, as well as noticeable in case of emergency. If you see anyone walking around near the hydrants they are painting them.
New Authority Address
The Authority office address is 442 Elephant Road, Perkasie, PA 18944. We have the convenience of a DRIVE UP drop box to drop your payments off! You can always pay online anytime in the convenience of your own home! Please make sure you are mailing your payment to the correct address: 442 Elephant Road, Perkasie, PA 18944!
E-Bills available NOW!
Please email info@bedminsterma.org to sign up for e-billing. Please include your address in the subject line. Please also include your name, the name on the account (if different) as well as the e-mail address you would like to have your bill e-mailed to.
