A  LASTING  LEGACY

We are happy to be able to report that we expect to continue the water mains upgrade / replacement project. The Authority has received confirmation that we have received two more grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  First is what is known as an H20 grant.  The H20 grant is for $250,000 with a 50% match required.  The second is known as a Safe-Water grant and is for $412,216.  The Authority plans to work in conjunction with Honey Brook Borough in instances where  water and storm-water and street work is scheduled.  This will help both the Borough and the Authority maximize the use of monies received.  The work that are planned will be of benefit to our community for generations.  The improvements will serve our residents for many years.  Without this type of funding it would be impossible to complete these types of improvements without incurring long term, large debt.  There are many individuals to thank for their efforts regarding these grants.  Mainly, Kathy White should be mentioned.  Her expertise and skill in handling the grant applications and the follow up work were outstanding.  With the water work done in 2009 and these grants and the monies spent by the Authority, we will realize nearly one million dollars’ worth of improvements to our system.  This does not include the work done by the Borough itself on storm-water and streets. Please watch for notices and additional information that will detail the exact areas and times when work is scheduled to be done.
If you have questions, please contact our office or you are always welcome to attend the Authority Meeting held the first Tuesday each month at 7:30 PM at 91 Pequea Avenue (Rt.10) in the Annex building to the rear of the main Borough Hall.

PUBLIC NOTICE PROGRAM

As many of you will recall the Authority has been seeking to record contact information for all of our customers.  Often that is the home owner or in some cases the Landlord or primary business or institution contact.  The purpose is to enable us to contact a responsible party in the event of water system emergencies or loss of service.  In the event that we need to be able to contact you should you need to boil water prior to use or not use the water at all.  We may also make notice in instances of projects such as hydrant flushing. 
In very rare instances we may use our public notice system to notify the same groups of people of non water emergencies.  For example, these might include a police emergency or some type of disaster notification.  In the case of water related notices there will be a brief automated message generated to each of the customer contacts we have.  That message will instruct you how to obtain additional information.  Normally more detailed information will be available on our web site: hbbawater.com or in some cases by calling an 800 number to hear more details.  We may also use a local television station or other public media to get information to you.  We may place flyers at various locations such as the main Borough Hall and of course the Water Authority Office.
The other possible use will be for service interruptions due to improvements or system work.  In some cases we might issue a boil water notice even thought there is not a known problem with the water.  This would be done as a precautionary step.  We will have our system in place by the end of April 2010.  You will never be asked for personal information.  We suggest that if you receive a call from anyone use caution and do not give out account, banking or personal information.  If there is a question please call our office or stop by in person.  The sole purpose of the PUBLIC NOTICE project is simply that – to notify you and provide information to you.  The system will never be used to solicit money or personal information from you.

please visit our site at: www.hbbawater.com

We appreciate all of our customers. Remember the Authority is a non-profit municipal authority. All of the Board members and management are your neighbors. We use the water you use and pay the same as you pay.

The Authority normally meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM at 91 Pequea Ave. in the Borough Annex Building. If you ever have questions or comments, please stop by our office during regular business hours. Our telephone number is (610) 273-7830 and our fax # (610) 273-3115. Our general e-mail address is hbba@verizon.net and again our website is www.hbbawater.com

We sincerely hope that everyone has a safe and happy new year. Our best wishes for a great 2010!!