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July 2020 email shows secret deal with Aqua to sell the CWA
This July 2020 email between Aqua’s lawyer and the City Receiver shows the Receiver’s secret deal with Aqua to sell the CWA. The Receiver’s public comments have always been, "there has been no decision to sell the CWA" and "it's a matter before the courts." Is there...
NOTICE OF AUGUST 19 BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULE
Letter from CWA Solicitor to Mayor Kirkland, August 10, 2021
CWA Solicitor Frank Catania sent a letter to Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland on 8/10/21 sharing internal emails and documents that seriously question whether DCED and their Act 47 recovery coordinators have truly been working in the City’s best interests as they...
Breaking News: Recently Released Emails Between Chester’s Receiver and Aqua
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of CWA versus DCED regarding redacted documents provided in a Right-To-Know case now reveals emails between the Commonwealth’s appointed receiver and Aqua officials in their ongoing hostile takeover efforts of CWA. The...
PA Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of CWA
On April 29, Pennsylvania Supreme Court entered judgment in favor of the Chester Water Authority, entitling it to communications among the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development, the private firm appointed as Act 47 coordinator, Econsult...
Letter from CWA to Michael Doweary, Receiver for the City of Chester, regarding misstatements about the Chester Water Authority
Chester Water Authority – National Attention Comes to the Struggle
On March 23, Something in the Water appeared in The American Prospect, link below: https://prospect.org/environment/climate-of-opportunity/something-in-the-water/ The American Prospect is a Washington, D.C. based magazine which identifies itself as “an independent...
System Maintenance
CWA will be performing system maintenance on its computer systems on the morning of Saturday, March 27th. As a result, customers will be unable to access their account information or make payments during this time. Thank you for your patience.
Letter from Ratepayers in Support of CWA sent to elected officials in Harrisburg
CWA received this letter today from two ratepayers in New Garden Township who collected petition signatures in support of CWA and legislation to support municipal water authorities (HB 144 and HB 97). The letter and petitions were sent to several elected officials in...
Frozen Pipes: Prevention and Thawing
With temperatures expected to drop well below freezing new week, the attached provides some tips on how to prevent frozen water pipes in your home.
Save CWA – Action Needed
Case Study of Springton Reservoir
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SaveCWA_SpringtonCaseStudy.pdf
millions of Americans can’t afford water as bills rise 80% in a decade | US news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/23/millions-of-americans-cant-afford-water-bills-rise?fbclid=IwAR3CIVnxWoM4FjF2210A6cTCB_cUlgM6bEkH2XZ7nuNYID_IBPjdk1lGf6k
PA Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Support CWA
Chester County Commissioners appoint Noel Brandon to Chester Water Authority Board
GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR BUILDING’S WATER SYSTEM AFTER A PROLONGED SHUTDOWN
Privatizing Your Water Supply is Generally a Terrible Idea
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a32734651/chester-pennsylvania-water-supply-privatize/
A Philly suburb wants to sell its water, offering a glimpse of post-COVID America
http://www.inthepublicinterest.org/a-philly-suburb-wants-to-sell-its-water-offering-a-glimpse-of-post-covid-america/
Kennett Township Resolution Supporting CWA Ratepayers
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Resolution-2020-8-CWA_SIGNED.pdf
Residents fear loss of public use of 2,000-acre Octoraro Reservoir property
https://lancasteronline.com/sports/residents-fear-loss-of-public-use-of-2-000-acre-octoraro-reservoir-property/article_06cc2860-95eb-11ea-9fbf-df93cc7907bd.html
Penn Township Resolution Supporting CWA Ratepayers
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Resolution-2020-09-CWA.pdf
Sen. Dinniman’s letter to DCED Secretary Davin in Support of CWA
Rep. Quinn’s letter to DCED Secretary Davin in Support of CWA
Rep. Barrar’s letter to DCED Secretary Davin in Support of CWA
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BarrarLetter-4-26-2020.pdf
Upland Borough Shows Support for CWA
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/upland-against-cwa-sale.pdf"
Letter of Support from the Brandywine Conservancy
Rep. Sappey, Rep. Committa, and Rep. Krueger’s Joint Letter to DCED Secretary Concerning Possible Sale of CWA
Sen. Killion’s Letter to DCED Regarding Governor’s Declaration of Fiscal Emergency for the City of Chester
Rep. Lawrence and Rep. Cutler Letter to DCED Regarding Governor’s Declaration of Fiscal Emergency for the City of Chester
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/0329_001.pdf
Statement from CWA Regarding the Declaration of Fiscal Emergency for the City of Chester
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CWA-Statement-on-Chester-Fiscal-Emergency.pdf
Newspaper Articles
Daily Times February 13, 2020: Chester tests market on water authority sale
Chester County Press 10/28/19: Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop To Drink
Daily Times 11/1/19 – Editorial: Another anti-sale voice rejoins the Chester Water board
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Editorial-Another-anti-sale-voice-rejoins-the-Chester-Water-board110119.pdf
Chester County Commissioners appoint Leonard Rivera to CWA Board
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/chesco-makes-cwa-appointment/article_4da215ab-53f7-595a-8140-169e51b7fa7f.html
Daily Times 10/15/19 – Editorial: The tranquil waters of Chester Water about to get choppy again
Daily Times 10/13/19 – Water Wars: Chester Water, city, Aqua due back in court this week
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Water-Wars-Chester-Water-city-Aqua-due-back-in-court-this-week101519.pdf
The Philadelphia Inquirer describes AQUA’s hostile takeover attempt of CWA as suburban ratepayers bailing out the City of Chester from financial distress.
https://www.inquirer.com/business/delcora-sale-privatization-political-utility-rates-philadelphia-water-20191001.html
Daily Times 9/25/19 – Kirkland: Court will decide who owns Chester Water Authority
Daily Times 9/21/19 – Letter to Editor: A plea to help save Chester Water
https://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/letter-to-editor-a-plea-to-help-save-chester-water/article_249d7b8e-dba4-11e9-b487-9bf010356242.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Daily Times 9/23/19 – Letter From the Editor: The stuff hits the fan at DELCORA & Chester Water
https://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/letter-from-the-editor-the-stuff-hits-the-fan-at/article_d658b0c8-dd25-11e9-bdaf-cf66f33a194d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Daily Times – September 20, 2019: Chester Water urges rate payers to contact legislators in fight against takeover
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Chester-Water-urges-rate-payers-to-contact-legislators-in-fight-against-takeover-092019.pdf
Daily Times 9/19/19 – Water World: Aqua sucks up DELCORA, is CWA next?
Daily Times 9/15/19 – Guest Column: Beware the privatization of your public utilities
https://chesterwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Guest-Column-Beware-the-privatization-of-your-public-utilities-091619.pdf
Chester Water Authority supports Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort with donation of bottled water.
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/community-gives-back-to-law-enforcement-in-dorian-areas/article_5de04f50-cf44-11e9-b136-8fcc09464d2c.html
Philadelphia Inquirer August 23, 2019: Rising water costs will require turning up consumer pressure | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/higher-water-rates-high-tech-toilets-philadelphia-camden-20190823.html
8/21/19 Delco Times- Letter to the Editor: Listen to the people on sale of Chester Water Authority
https://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-listen-to-the-people-on-sale/article_3028e5f0-c377-11e9-acb4-93dba4bc94e4.html
The Daily Times, 8/15/2019 – Troubled Waters: Chester seeks new bids for Chester Water in heated session
https://www.delcotimes.com/business/troubled-waters-chester-seeks-new-bids-for-chester-water-in/article_2c99c2aa-bef0-11e9-a4ee-af3d3f387f3f.html?fbclid=IwAR1bo0u0ZIiUlMoyRTHsB4-Qz7qzTNARqUuOi5LFtafWzho8ySKM1yyzSUg
Daily Times, 8/14/2019, “CWA solicitor: City playing ‘dangerous’ games”
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/cwa-solicitor-city-playing-dangerous-game-with-injunctions/article_e7f71a0e-be0d-11e9-86c4-2bec8a1bcd52.html
Daily Times – July 30 – Eyebrows still being raised over possible sale of water authority
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Delco Times – July 21, 2019 – Letter to the Editor: It’s time to protect Chester Water Authority, steward of region’s resources
Delco Times - July 21 - Letter to the Editor
IMPORTANT CWA UPDATE: CWA Board Member Chris Burkett resigned from the Board.
Daily Times 7/16/19 – CWA ratepayers want say in Aqua lawsuit
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Hydrant Flushing – July 2019
Daily Times 7/6/19 – Judge Puts Plug in Sale of Chester Water Authority
Daily Times 7/5/19 – Barrar Kills Bid to Pack CWA Board
Chester Water Authority Sues to Stop “Corrupt” City Aqua Deal
The Heron’s Nest: Delco’s Version of the Mueller Report; Chester’s Finances
Chester Water Authority Gears Up for Survival Battle in Court
Delco Times – Choppy Water Returns for Iconic Chester Water Authority
Chester seeks potential buyers for water authority
Water Privatization Research
Are Your State Officials in Cahoots with Big Water Corporations?
READ ARTICLE The nation’s largest water corporation is privatizing public water systems in states where legislators and regulators put corporate profits before the public interest. Earlier this week, American Water, the country’s largest private water utility...
The State of Public Water in the United States
report_state_of_public_water.pdf
Allentown’s Gambit: An Irresponsible and Risky Lease
allentown_water_gambit_fs_sept_2012_.pdf
Selling Out Consumers: How Water Prices Increased after 10 of the Largest Water System Sales
Selling-out-Consumers.pdf
Trends in Water Privatization
Trends-Water-Privatization-Report-Nov-2010.pdf
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