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Penn Waste Labor Day Collection Update [9/3/21]

Collection Update: Labor Day

Monday, September 6th, 2021: Due to Penn Waste being closed on Labor Day, all Residential Penn Waste collections will be delayed one (1) day for the remainder of that week. Monday customers will be collected on Tuesday. Tuesday customers will be collected on Wednesday and so on for the remainder of the week through Saturday.

Penn Waste Collection Update [9/2/21]

Penn Waste Collection Update: 9/2/2021

Thursday, September 2, 2021 – We are operating on a normal schedule for the remainder of this week. 

In addition, we are attempting to collect in areas that were missed yesterday (Wednesday, 9/1/21). If they are still inaccessible today, we will collect double on your next regularly scheduled collection day.

Thank you for your understanding as we are dealing with many challenges from Tropical Storm Ida.

“Preparing for Tropical Depression Ida” from PA American Water [9/1/21]

Please see the message from PA American Water below:

Water is everything to us. But too much water can cause problems for water and wastewater utilities. As Tropical Depression Ida approaches the Commonwealth threatening heavy rainfall and possible flooding, we’ve initiated readiness efforts to mitigate potential impacts to our water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and dams.

Safety is our top priority as we prepare for an extreme weather event, and emergency response planning is crucial to providing safe drinking water and reliable wastewater service to our customers. Our team of water experts is highly trained on disaster preparedness, incident response and emergency management. If floodwaters rise, our team will work hard to meet the challenge of keeping our systems operational and restoring service quickly if they are impacted.

As part of our readiness efforts, we’ve tested and fueled generators, vehicles and fuel storage tanks, secured additional water treatment chemicals, staged sandbags at treatment plant intakes, prepared wastewater treatment plants for increased flows, reviewed plans for monitoring water levels of dams and spillways, and updated staffing plans to help with response efforts.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS OF YOUR OWN BY FOLLOWING THESE FLOOD SAFETY TIPS:

  • Make an emergency plan. Visit www.ready.gov/plan to get started. This plan will help you know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourself, your family and your pets from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.
  • Know Your Risk for Floods. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center to know types of flood risk in your area. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
  • Turn around, don’t drown. Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
  • If under a flood warning, find a safe shelter. Stay where you are, move to higher ground or a higher floor, and evacuate if told to do so.
  • Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. Turn off the electricity to prevent electric shock if it is safe to do so.
  • Avoid wading in floodwater, which can be contaminated and contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water.

For more flood safety tips, visit www.ready.gov/floods and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

9/2 Virtual Public Works Agenda [9/1/21]

Please see the agenda below for the September 2, 2021 Public Works Meeting that will be held at 8:15 a.m. Due to the expected weather forecast, this meeting will be held via Zoom. Please email jhill@camphillborough.com for the meeting link if you would like to attend. Thank you!

Roadwork at 25th & Walnut Streets – Week of 8/30 – 9/3 [8/26/21]

Pennsylvania American Water will be lowering a section of water main near the intersection of 25th and Walnut Streets during the week of 8/30-9/3.
This work is being performed to avoid an underground conflict with the Borough’s new storm drain line which is scheduled for installation this fall.
PA American Water will use single lane closures and flaggers to direct traffic around the area. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible during this time.
Thank you!