Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority has four upcoming projects. The authority has applied for grants to help with cost associated with the new Larry’s Creek Water Treatment Plant project.

    1. Larry’s Creek Water Treatment Plant: Planning construction of a membrane filtration water treatment plant which includes all fixtures and apparatus to treat potable water. We have finished the DEP required 90-day pilot study. This project is currently in the design phase. Anticipated work to begin year 2025. Link to Bid: https://gdfengineers.com/project-bids/jersey-shore-area-joint-water-authority-larrys-creek-water-treatment-plant/
    2. Meter Replacement Program: The authority has begun changing out older meters in homes and businesses. The authority gathers information pertinent to the mandated lead service inventory while we are changing the meters.
    3. Lead Service Inventory: This is an EPA and DEP mandatory program that was recently rolled out from the Biden administration. The program was designed to remove all lead water service lines to every home and business. The program will require cooperation and support from the public. The lead service inventory has begun, and we have the submitted the initial inventory to DEP in October 2024.

    4. Groundwater Source Development: The authority and DEP are working together in a Professional Engineering Service Program (PES). The program covers certain costs to preform test drilling for future well sites. Please visit https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Water/BureauSafeDrinkingWater/Pages/Professional-Engineering-Services-Program.aspx for more information.

Updates:

Roaring Run Raw Water Line: This project has been completed on March 25, 2024.

Larry’s Creek Water Treatment Plant: The Plant is out to bid. Please see link above.

Meter Replacement Program: Please call to schedule an appointment.

Lead Service Inventory: The website link is: https://jerseyshorewater.com/lead-survey/ that explains the program and you can also submit your plumbing information on the site as well. Please call to inquire about this program if you have any questions.

Pine Creek Well#1: The Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority submitted a groundwater withdrawal application requesting approval for an increased withdrawal of up to 0.452 MGD (30-day average) from Pine Creek Well 1, which was approved on September 12, 2024.

Groundwater Source Development: 3 well sites have been chosen by groundwater geologist Jim Casselberry and the well site property owners have agreed to allow drill testing pending DEP approval on these sites.

If you have questions or concerns about the projects listed above, please address them to: Eric S. Johnston, Manager, Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority 570-398-1443