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DEP Declares Drought Watch for 34 Pennsylvania Counties

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August 2, 2016

Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today issued a drought watch declaration for 34 Pennsylvania counties and a drought warning declaration for Potter County following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force where members evaluated recent data that indicate conditions for water supplies are continuing to deteriorate. 

The declarations are in response to low stream flows, declining groundwater levels and below-normal precipitation primarily across counties in the upper half and south-central portions of Pennsylvania. These conditions have resulted in rainfall deficits of as much as 6.0 inches during the past 90 days. 

“A number of public water systems have already instituted voluntary and mandatory water restrictions to preserve their drinking water supplies,” DEP Acting Secretary Patrick McDonnell said. “We’re asking residents and businesses to use water wisely and follow simple water conservation tips to ease the demand for water.”

A drought watch is the least severe of the three drought declarations. It calls for a voluntary 5 percent reduction in non-essential water use. During a drought warning, citizens are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water use between 10-15 percent in affected counties. A drought emergency calls for mandatory restrictions on nonessential water use to protect water supplies as well as public health and safety. A drought emergency requires a proclamation from the Governor.

Through a cooperative program with the U.S. Geological Survey, DEP helps fund a statewide network of gauges to monitor groundwater levels and stream flows. This network provides the state’s drought coordinator with comprehensive data that is used to determine drought classifications. In addition to precipitation, groundwater and stream flow levels, DEP monitors soil moisture and water supply storage. This data is shared with other state and federal agency personnel who make up the task force.

Varying conditions under drought watch and warnings may dictate individual water suppliers or municipalities asking for more stringent conservation actions. DEP is notifying all water suppliers in the affected areas of the need to monitor their supplies and update their drought contingency plans as necessary.

DEP is also looking at new and innovative ways to improve the management of the state’s water resources.

“Historically, stormwater management consisted of getting runoff to streams as quickly as possible, and away from our cities and towns. Within the past decade, we have begun to see stormwater as a resource to recharge groundwater, and we continue to look for innovative ways to encourage these practices,” McDonnell said.

DEP recommends the following ways to reduce water use:

  • Run water only when necessary.  Avoid running the faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving, or letting the shower run for several minutes before use;
  • Check for household leaks.  A leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water each day!
  • Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads.
  • Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30 percent less water and 40 to 50 percent less energy.
  • Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets.

DEP also offers other water conservation recommendations and water audit procedures for commercial and industrial users, such as food processors, hotels and educational institutions. These recommendations and additional drought monitoring information are available by clicking here or visiting DEP’s website, www.dep.pa.gov/drought.

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Following is the list of counties under a drought declaration: 

Drought Warning

Potter

Drought Watch

Armstrong
Bedford
Berks
Blair
Bradford
Cameron
Carbon
Centre
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Dauphin
Elk
Forest
Fulton
Huntingdon
Indiana
Jefferson
Juniata
Lawrence
Lebanon
Lehigh
Lycoming
McKean
Mercer
Mifflin
Northampton
Perry
Schuylkill
Snyder
Sullivan
Tioga
Union
Venango

Contract “A” – Replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 8” ductile iron pipe water main and appurtenances along Potomac Street between E. Wayne Avenue and E. Susquehanna Street and; Contract ”B” Replacement of approximately 600 linear feet of 12” and 15” P.V.C. pipe sewer main along the Trout Creek Interceptor

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INVITATION TO BID

TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY
LEHIGH COUNTY, PA

The Township of Salisbury will receive sealed bids for the following projects:  Contract “A” – Replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 8” ductile iron pipe water main and appurtenances along Potomac Street between E. Wayne Avenue and E. Susquehanna Street and; Contract ”B” Replacement of approximately 600 linear feet of 12” and 15” P.V.C. pipe sewer main along the Trout Creek Interceptor.  Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. (prevailing time) on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the office of the Township Manager, Township of Salisbury Municipal Building, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.  All proposals should be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:

TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY
2900 South Pike Avenue
Allentown, PA  18103

PROPOSAL FOR:  CONTRACT “A” POTOMAC STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

CONTRACT “B” TROUT CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Mailed Bids must be placed in a separate carrier envelope noted “BID ENCLOSED”.  All mailed bids must be received at the Township before or on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 by 2:30 PM (prevailing time).

Copies of the Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be examined and obtained at Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., 6235 Hamilton Boulevard, Wescosville, PA 18106, upon request and non-refundable deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set.

Each bid must be submitted in triplicate and accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the Township of Salisbury in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid price and in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.  The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount equal to the Contract Price and meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.

The project is subject to minimum wage rates in accordance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

The Township of Salisbury reserves the right to waive any informality in, and to reject, any or all bids or to award Contract “A” separately, or both Contracts “A” and “B” combined, whichever is in the best interest of the Township.  No bid will be accepted if obtained from a source other than the issuing office noted above.

Randy Soriano, Township Manager
Township of Salisbury

Advertise:  Salisbury Press Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Contract “A” Potomac Street Water Main Replacement and Contract “B” Trout Creek Interceptor Sewer Replacement

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INVITATION TO BID

TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY
LEHIGH COUNTY, PA

The Township of Salisbury will receive sealed bids for the following projects:  Contract “A” – Replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 8” ductile iron pipe water main and appurtenances along Potomac Street between E. Wayne Avenue and E. Susquehanna Street and; Contract ”B” Replacement of approximately 600 linear feet of 12” and 15” P.V.C. pipe sewer main along the Trout Creek Interceptor.  Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. (prevailing time) on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the office of the Township Manager, Township of Salisbury Municipal Building, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.  All proposals should be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:

TOWNSHIP OF SALISBURY
2900 South Pike Avenue
Allentown, PA  18103

PROPOSAL FOR: CONTRACT “A” POTOMAC STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

CONTRACT “B” TROUT CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Mailed Bids must be placed in a separate carrier envelope noted “BID ENCLOSED”.  All mailed bids must be received at the Township before or on Thursday, June 16, 2016 by 2:30 PM (prevailing time).

Copies of the Drawings, Specifications and Bid Forms may be examined and obtained at Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc., 6235 Hamilton Boulevard, Wescosville, PA 18106, upon request and non-refundable deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set.

Each bid must be submitted in triplicate and accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the Township of Salisbury in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid price and in the form of a certified or bank check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.  The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount equal to the Contract Price and meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.

The project is subject to minimum wage rates in accordance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

The Township of Salisbury reserves the right to waive any informality in, and to reject, any or all bids or to award one or both contracts individually or both contracts combined, in the best interest of the Township.  No bid will be accepted if obtained from a source other than the issuing office noted above.

Cathy Bonaskiewich, Acting Township Manager
Township of Salisbury

Advertise:  Salisbury Press Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016