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COVID-19 Virus – Water Safety Information

Please use the link below to access the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) web site. This site provides important information regarding COVID-19 and the safety of our water. https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater   Learn More

Comprehensive Water System Maintenance – 2017

Project Details The Erie Water Works and its contractor, ValveTEK Utility Services, will be completing important maintenance work on its water mains, valves and fire hydrants within portions of the City of Erie and Millcreek Township. These operations are being performed in order to enhance the water system. Work will occur between April to September […] Learn More

Erie Water Works bucks trend with quality infrastructure, low lead levels

The Erie Water Works took action in the early 1990’s to properly treat water to keep the lead levels nearly undetectable, Vojtek said. He said “the best way to maintain a safe water supply is by continuous monitoring.”  In addition, over the past 15 years an aggressive capital improvement program has helped rebuild an aging […] Learn More

System Expansion in Millcreek Township

We are proud to announce that on December 18, 2015 the ERIE WATER WORKS (EWW) became the sole provider of public water service to all Millcreek Township residents with the purchase of the MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP WATER AUTHORITY (MTWA). With the purchase of MTWA the Erie Water Works added approximately 7,500 direct customers bringing the total […] Learn More