Capacity indicates benefits of reservoirs overall
BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua) reported today that its 10-billion-gallon
reservoir storage in southeastern Pennsylvania is full and ready to
support the increased usage period that traditionally begins around the
Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial start of the summer season.
"Aqua's reservoirs in southeastern Pennsylvania are full right now.
Although rainfall is below normal for the year this spring, Aqua did not
see an increase in usage. Temperatures remained close to normal but
intermittent periods of rain and multiple overcast days resulted in many
non-spring-like days in the southeastern Pennsylvania service area,"
said Aqua Pennsylvania President Steve Tagert. "As we enter the holiday
weekend with our reservoirs full, we are reminded of the benefits they
provide, which is to collect water during times when rain is more
plentiful to have on hand for use during dryer periods."
Tagert said although summer is officially still a month away, the
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season
when customers begin using more water to fill swimming pools, water
lawns, wash cars and other recreational activities. "It's natural that
as the weather gets warmer, people use more water. However, even though
our water storage is at 100 percent capacity now, people should always
use water responsibly and remember that it is a limited resource."
Aqua operates five reservoirs in southeastern Pennsylvania, which
collectively hold approximately 10 billion gallons of water.
Aqua provides water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million
people throughout Pennsylvania, including 1.3 million people in
Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks and Berks counties.
WTRG
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
Donna Alston
Director, Communications
610-645-1095
dpalston@aquaamerica.com
Source: Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
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