Tag Archives: MPWC
Waterlines: What You Need To Know About Hydrant Flushing
With the first of our biannual hydrant flushing coming up this April (Sunday through Thursday nights between the hours of 7:00 and 11:00 p.m., beginning April 2 and continuing through April 13), the MPWC wanted to take the time to address some of the questions that seem to pop up each year regarding the program.
A Notice From The MPWC In Regards To The Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill
The Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) has reviewed the classification exception area (CEA) letter that some of you received for the Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill. The CEA request lists five contaminants of concern including 1,2 dichloropropane, Ammonia, Arsenic, Benzene and Tetrachloroethylene. Currently, MPWC tests for four of these contaminants. All of our results reported by our certified third party lab over the last 10 years have shown that there is no detectable concentration of any of these contaminants in our drinking water. Ammonia is not a regulated drinking water contaminant. However, based on the treatment technologies in place, ammonia would be removed if present. For more information about the safety of your drinking water please contact the MPWC office of the superintendent at (856) 663-0043.
Waterlines: September 2016
Focus on Safety
By Angela Waldron, Administrative Services Supervisor
Just as the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission has been committed to providing safe drinking water for its customers for the past ninety years, the MPWC is also committed to safety within our workplace.
Burt German Sworn In For Ninth Consecutive Term As MPWC Commissioner
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Having served eight full terms as a commissioner of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission and recently been sworn in for a ninth, G. Burt German has achieved quite a milestone: the second-most consecutive years of service for a commissioner in the history of the water utility.
Waterlines, August 2016
The MPWC will begin its fall fire hydrant flushing initiative in next month. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook to view the day-by-day flushing schedules.
Attention Customers Who Play Pokémon Go
While we know the hunt for Pokémon can be serious business, maintaining the security and safety of our water towers and infrastructure is just as important. Please do not attempt to enter any property owned by the MPWC, as we are required to notify the police of trespassing, regardless of the reason why. Thank you!
Waterlines, May 2016
The MPWC, 90 Years of Quality Water at Affordable Rates
By Sean Fitzgerald, MPWC Treatment Technician
When the Merchantville–Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) came into existence by the decree of the New Jersey Supreme Court in January of 1926, the country was a much different place. The Great Depression had not yet brought the country to the brink. The Greatest Generation had not yet been called to defend the world during World War II. The Empire State Building hadn’t yet dominated the New York skyline. Prohibition was still in place. Women had only had the right to vote for six years. The first Super Bowl was still 41 years away.
MPWC Guest Speakers At PMAC Luncheon On April 13
Mike Saraceni and Sean Fitzgerald of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) will be the guest speakers at the upcoming networking luncheon sponsored by the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce (P.M.A.C.) on Wednesday, April 13 at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Saraceni, who serves the MPWC as chief operating officer, and Fitzgerald, a water quality technician for the water utility, will highlight the organization’s efforts to maintain quality of life of local residents and businesses while protecting water as a valuable resource. In light of the water crisis in Flint, Mich., Saraceni and Fitzgerald intend to answer questions about water quality.
Cost for the networking luncheon is just $20 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Monday, April 11 by calling (856) 438-0833 or e-mailing PMAC1team@gmail.com.
Waterlines, April 2016
The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission’s Spring Flushing Program Will Take Place Sunday Through Thursday Nights Beginning April 3 Through April 14 Between The Hours 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
What’s New For MPWC Water Customers In 2016
By Michael A. Saraceni, Chief Operating Officer
By now you may have heard that the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) entered the competition for best tasting drinking water at the annual New Jersey Chapter of the American Water Works Association (NJAWWA) conference held in Atlantic City, NJ. Being compared to many other water systems, the judges determined that our water placed first and was the best-tasting! The Commissioners and dedicated employees are very proud of this achievement.
Waterlines, November 2015
The Commissioners and staff of The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission would like to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Please note that we will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.
