Water Rules & Regulations

Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water System Rules & Regulations

This document outlines the rules and regulations governing water service for the Ebensburg Municipal Authority. It details the responsibilities of the Authority, the Borough of Ebensburg, and property owners regarding the water system.

Governance and Responsibilities

• Authority: The Ebensburg Municipal Authority owns the water system. It is responsible for establishing rates and fees, managing debt for improvements, obtaining permits, and adopting these regulations.
• Borough: The Borough of Ebensburg leases the system from the Authority. It handles daily operations, maintenance, billing, collection of charges, and enforcement of these rules.
• Contract: By taking water service, customers agree to be bound by these regulations.

Definitions

• Application: A form used by an owner to apply for service, which must include appropriate charges and a schedule for installation.
• Authority: Refers to the Ebensburg Municipal Authority and its representatives.
• Borough: Refers to the Borough of Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Key Regulations

The document is organized into 25 sections covering various aspects of water service, including:

• Service Requirements: Rules for private water supply, initial service procedures, connection fees, and required connections.
• Infrastructure: Guidelines for service lines, water meters, fire protection, and cross-connections.
• Maintenance: Procedures for maintenance, repair, and extensions of the water system.
• Billing and Payments: Policies on billing, late payments, rates, fees, and penalties.
• Discontinuance: Conditions under which service may be discontinued.

Contact Information

• Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931
• Phone: 814-472-8780
• Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
• Website: www. ebensburgpa. com

Appendix B: Water Service Installation Detail

An installation diagram is provided showing the proper setup for a water service line, including components such as:

• Copper inlet pipe
• Shut-off valve
• Pressure reducer (if required)
• Water meter (5/8" minimum size, obtained from the Borough)
• Backflow preventer

The diagram specifies that the center of piping should be 2' to 4' above the basement floor and 6" from the wall. The document was updated in April 2019, with the installation detail diagram dated November 2005.