We have moved into Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan and are continuing to ask our residents, businesses and customers to conserve water. Additionally, certain usages of water are now restricted. Please see these restrictions here: www.etown-water.com/nonessential-water-use-restrictions/
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Elizabethtown Area Water Authority
211 W. Hummelstown St. Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Address
211 W. Hummelstown St.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Water Payments
Payments for your water bill can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express or electronic checks online from our website. The Authority accepts the following payments in person at our office: Cash, Check, & Money Orders. Payments may be placed in our drop box 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is located under the flag pole near the front entrance.
Upcoming Event
Nov
28
Special Announcements
Water Service Line Inventory: Please see the WATER SERVICE LINE INFORMATION page for additional information regarding completion of the survey as well as other useful information regarding lead in your home. You may be receiving additional information via direct mail from EAWA regarding the classification of our service line.
Positions Announcement: If you or someone you know are interested in a community-focused career in the water industry, please see our Employment Opportunities page. We are currently accepting applications for a Water Operator and a Water Operator in Training.
Rain Barrel Sale
If you missed our rain barrel sale, there are a few available for $85.00 each. They can be purchased at our office located at 211 W. Hummelstown St, Elizabethtown by check or cash during office hours (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm). A rain barrel is on display in our lobby.
Reminder – Rain barrels should be winterized for the winter months so they do not freeze and crack.
Consumer Confidence Report – 2023 The Elizabethtown Area Water Authority has completed its 2023 Consumer Confidence / Water Quality Report. As part of EPA’s January 2013 Retrospective Rule change, public water customers may be notified of this Report by means other than direct mail. The CCR is available here:
Copies will also be available at EAWA’s office – 211 W. Hummelstown St., Elizabethtown PA, as and the municipal offices for West Donegal Township, Mount Joy Township, and Elizabethtown Borough, as well as the Elizabethtown Public Library.
As per EPA and State requirements, this Report provides the testing results of several chemicals that EAWA regularly monitors, as well as source water, and related information. Call EAWA @ 717-367-7448 if you would like to request a copy or wish to discuss with staff.
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Disposal of Unused or Expired Medication – Please DO NOT flush your old medications down the toilet. Throughout the year, you can drop your unused or expired medications at the Elizabethtown Police or Northwest Regional Police stations.
Important Reminder to Residents Regarding Your Bill and Payments:
Your water bill is mailed to you four times a year (quarterly). The following is a schedule of when the bills will be mailed & when the bill is due:
| Bills Sent | Bills Due |
|---|---|
| 12/29/23 | 1/31/24 |
| 3/28/24 | 4/30/24 |
| 6/28/24 | 7/31/24 |
| 9/30/24 | 10/31/24 |
| 12/31/24 | 1/31/25 |
Please list your account number on the memo line of your check to receive proper credit and return your payment slip with your payment.
If you are using your bank’s online bill payment service, please list your account number and have the check arrive prior to due date.
Bills must be received in our office or in the drop box on the due date in order to avoid late charges. We do not honor post marked dates and are not responsible for the mail service. Payments are processed as soon as they are received.
In order to provide better customer service, please update us with any changes to your billing address (if different from service address), phone number(s) and email information for your water account. In the event of a meter malfunction or possible leak due to high usage, this information allows us to contact you quicker than mailing a letter. Your information is not shared with any other sources.
Safety Concern of Residents
When we call to replace or check your meter, our technicians will arrive in a similar vehicle as pictured with the EAWA decal. The technician(s) will have an EAWA logo on his/her shirt or jacket and should have their ID badge.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 717-367-7448.
SHOULD YOU EVER SEE THIS:
This is what a water main break typically looks like. Should you come across one, please let us know by calling 717-367-7448 during normal business hours or 717-286-6475 after hours or on weekends. Your assistance is appreciated!