The City of Lebanon Authority said a rusted valve on a 12-inch water main burst Friday, cutting water service to 88 properties and prompting a boil water advisory that was lifted Monday.
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City of Lebanon Authority approves study to identify new water supplies
The City of Lebanon Authority board approved Monday a water supply study to identify new water sources that could be tapped to meet future demand and growth.
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Recent rains, snow melt lift water level at Siegrist Reservoir
The combination of recent rains and snow melt has raised the water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist Reservoir.
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Siegrist reservoir hits record winter low amid months-long precipitation deficit
The water level at the City of Lebanon Authority’s Siegrist reservoir is at its lowest for winter in more than 20 years.
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City of Lebanon Authority board hears request to treat Mount Gretna wastewater
Under the new business section on the City of Lebanon Authority’s board agenda Monday was an exploratory and currently hypothetical item: “request to accept Mount Gretna sewer customers.”
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W. Cornwall authority explores CoLA for wastewater treatment to reduce costs
The West Cornwall Township Municipal Authority is exploring redirecting Mount Gretna-area wastewater to the City of Lebanon Authority for treatment to reduce costs for residential and business customers.
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With Lebanon County in drought watch, water authority encourages less usage
Lebanon County is among 40 Pennsylvania counties under Drought Watch as precipitation has fallen 26 to 50 percent below average locally over the past 30 days, prompting water conservation requests from local authorities.
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[Letter] CoLA chief outlines reasons behind April sewer rate increase
“Importantly, CoLA’s rates remain some of the least expensive in the county, among other municipalities.”
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City of Lebanon Authority board votes to retain current leadership
In its reorganization meeting Monday, the City of Lebanon Authority board approved retention of its current leadership, re-electing Martin Yocum as chairman.
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City of Lebanon Authority to increase sewer rates, maintain water rates for ’26
Starting in April, City of Lebanon Authority customers will see a 4.2 percent increase in their sewer base charge as well as an increase in their consumption charge.
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Jon Beers to leave position as City of Lebanon Authority director at year end
On Dec. 31, Jon Beers will step down as executive director, City of Lebanon Authority, a position he’s held since the authority’s establishment in 2007.
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City of Lebanon Authority to send letters to 10,000 customers about pipe material
In the next weeks, more than 10,000 City of Lebanon Authority customers will receive letters informing them that the lines carrying water from the curb into their residences are galvanized iron, lead, or of unknown material.
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City of Lebanon Authority to meet with DEP to discuss flowby for Siegrist Dam
The City of Lebanon Authority will be meeting with DEP to discuss possibly filing a request for a temporary reprieve from flowby levels called for in its water supply and allocation permit approved in September 2024.
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City of Lebanon Authority shares results from August water testing
City of Lebanon Authority reported Monday that water samples tested for lead from 29 water customers in August contained no lead particles or contained lead below the 15 parts per billion action level, and one sample exceeded 15 ppm.
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City of Lebanon Authority customers to test for lead in drinking water
On Wednesday, 21 customers of the City of Lebanon Authority who have known lead service lines will take a sample of their water for analysis to determine the presence or absence of lead.
