2024 Water and Sewer Rate Changes

   Beginning in April 2024, Warwick Township Municipal Authority (WTMA) customers will see an increase in sewer and water rates.  Residential sewer rates will increase from $77.00 per quarter to $83.45 per quarter.  Commercial sewer rates will increase from $77.00 per EDU to $83.45 per EDU with every additional 1,000 gallons over 12,000 gallons increasing from $4.30 to $4.66.

   The residential and commercial water rate structure will change to a quarterly $24.53 service charge with a usage charge of $3.26 per 1,000 gallons.  The multi-residential and commercial rate structure will also change to a $24.53 service charge per EDU and a usage charge of $3.26 per 1,000 gallons.

   The rate changes are designed to address rising costs in labor, chemicals, materials and equipment, and to assist in funding ongoing capital improvements to the water and sewer systems.

   Recent investments to the water treatment and distribution system include a significant upgrade of the nitrate removal system and the implementation of a program to replace aging water meters.  Upgrades to the sewer collection system will continue to focus on the rehabilitation and maintenance of the eighteen pumping stations associated with the collection system as well as reducing inflow and infiltration.

   Inflow and infiltration is groundwater, or water from other sources other than domestic wastewater, entering the sanitary sewer system.  Inflow and infiltration increases the cost to treat wastewater and may cause sewage volumes to exceed the design capacity of wastewater facilities. 

     Below is a chart showing the quarterly rates for residential water and sewer service in surrounding Lancaster County communities.  The quarterly rates are based on a residential property using 12,000 gallons/quarter.