HTWSA
316 Highland Park Rd
P.O. Box 365
Sellersville, PA 18960
215-453-6065

Hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Monthly Meeting:
Second Wednesday
Every Month at
7:30 p.m.

Water Questions

1. How can I reduce my water bill?
Water conservation starts with you and how much water you choose to use! Here are some tips to help you and your family use less water.

• Save about 1000 gallons a month by only running your washing machine and dishwasher when they are completely full.
• Spread mulch around the base of trees and over flower beds to prevent evaporation.
• Water plants early in the morning before the heat of the day comes.
• Turn off the water when shaving or brushing your teeth.
• Instead of rinsing off dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, scrape extra food into a garbage can.
• If you own a pool, consider covering it with a pool cover when not in use to avoid evaporation.
• As hard as it may be, try to keep showers under 10 minutes and save gallons of water.
• Limit use of garbage disposals which take water to run. Give composting a try!
• If using a sprinkler to water your lawn, position the sprinkler to only water the grass, not the sidewalk or driveway as well.
• One of the best ways to conserve water is replace leaking faucets and toilets. Stopping all those drops adds up to big savings on your water bill!

These tips were compiled from www.wateruseitwisely.com, www.epa.gov, and www.earth 911.org.

2. Does my water contain fluoride?
No, HTWSA does not add fluoride to the drinking water.

3. What is the hardness of my water?
The hardness of the water supplied by HTWSA is approximately 15.2 grains or 258 milligrams per liter (mg/l).  Hard water is water having a high concentration of calcium and magnesium, which along with other minerals are often present is all natural water.

4. Why is my water cloudy?
Air bubbles in the water cause the cloudy appearance.  If the water stands for a short time, the air bubbles rise to the top and the water should clear up.

5. What do I do if I have a water leak?
If you have a leak inside your home, you should obtain the assistance of a qualified plumber.

If you find a soft, wet spot on your lawn, you may have a leak in the service line to your house. Please call our office so that our service personnel may come out to inspect the line. If it is determined that there is a leak on your service line, it would be your responsibility to repair since it is on your property and is owned by you

6. What is in the water that comes out of my tap?
Please read our Consumer Confidence Report.

7. Where does my water come from?
The water used by HTWSA is pure ground water and it comes from the Brunswick and Lockatong rock formations.

8. How do you process water?
First, the water is withdrawn from its ground water source. Then, chlorine is added to kill any bacteria. Finally, a sequestering agent is added to the water which helps remove heavy metal ions from the water.

9. How much water does Hilltown Township use each year?
2003 – 101,000,000 gal
2004 – 130,000,000 gal

10. What is flushing?
Each spring and fall, HTWSA completes a system flushing to help maintain the water system. This involves moving water through the pipes at a high velocity to remove iron and mineral particles that have built-up in the pipes. These particles are harmless, but may affect color, odor, and taste.

During the flushing, try to refrain from using water as you may introduce iron and mineral particles into your piping. Some items you may want to remember to turn off before flushing include water softeners and automatic icemakers.

You may notice a discoloration during or right after flushing. Run out this discolored water with cold water only.