Water Rules & Regulations
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Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Rules & Regulations Summary
This document outlines the rules and regulations governing water service provided by the Ebensburg Municipal Authority (EMA) in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It was published in April 2019 and applies to all customers taking water from the EMA system.
Key Entities & Responsibilities
- Ebensburg Municipal Authority (“Authority”): Owns the Ebensburg Water System.
- Responsible for setting rates/fees, capital improvements, managing debt, obtaining permits, and adopting these Rules & Regulations.
- Can waive or vary provisions if it serves the Authority’s best interests and ensures fair, efficient operation.
- Borough of Ebensburg (“Borough”): Leases the entire Water System from the Authority.
- Handles day-to-day operations, maintenance, repair, billing, collection, financial accounting, and enforcement of these rules.
- Vested with most powers granted to the Authority — except those reserved by Section 1. 3 above.
Customer Agreement
- By taking water, every customer (person, firm, corporation, or municipality) agrees to be bound by these Rules & Regulations as part of their service contract.
Definitions (Section Two)
- Application: Form used by an Owner to apply for service. Must include:
- Appropriate service charges
- Schedule for installation of required facilities
- Registration of contractor performing installation
- Authority: Ebensburg Municipal Authority and its authorized representatives.
- Borough: The Borough of Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
- Address: 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931
- Phone: 814-472-8780
- Email: eburg@ebensburgpa. com
- Website: www. ebensburgpa. com
Table of Contents Highlights
The full document contains 25 sections covering topics such as:
- Private water supply requirements
- Initial service procedures and connection fees
- Right of inspection, service connections, lines, meters
- Required connection, failure to connect, extensions
- Maintenance, temporary use, fire protection, cross connections
- Liability, billing, late payments, discontinuance of service
- Rates and fees, general provisions, penalties, repealer
Appendix B: Water Service Installation Detail
- Includes a schematic diagram showing proper installation layout from curb stop to customer.
- Key components labeled: copper inlet pipe, shut-off valve, pressure reducer (if needed), water meter (5/8" min. size, obtain from Borough), backflow preventer, pipe to meter adaptor.
- Installation notes:
- Center of piping must be 2’–4’ above basement floor and 6” from wall.
- Minimum pipe size: 3/4”, match existing pipe size.
- Diagram is not to scale; dated November 2005.
This document serves as the official regulatory framework for water service in Ebensburg, clarifying roles, responsibilities, customer obligations, and technical standards for installations. Residents should review relevant sections before applying for service or making modifications to their water systems.