Welcome to Bath Borough Authority
Throughout this period of extreme cold, area water utilities are urging homeowners to prevent frozen pipes and meters by taking the following steps:
- Set your thermostat above 55 degrees, especially if you will be away for an extended time.
- Turn on the faucet farthest away from your main valve to a small, steady trickle.
- Warm pipes in cupboards and vanities by opening the doors.
- Wrap pipes with insulation or even newspaper if they are exposed to cold air.
- Close off crawl spaces, seal drafty windows and doors, and insulate walls and attics to eliminate cold air sources near pipes.
No water coming from your tap?
- Your water meter or pipes may be frozen.
If your meter freezes:
- Call your water utility if you think your meter is frozen.
- Do not thaw your water meter. This can result in extensive damage
- Water meters located inside or outside homes and buildings may freeze when temperatures fall below freezing.
If your pipes freeze:
- First, check with a neighbor to see if they’re experiencing the same issue. If they have a loss of water too, it may be the result of a main break. But if they have running water, it’s likely your pipes have frozen.
- Do not apply direct heat to the pipes. If your pipes freeze, melt the frozen water by warming the air around the pipes or wrapping the pipes in a warm towel.
- Make sure the faucet is turned on so melting water can drip out.
- After your pipes have thawed, look to see if your pipes are cracked or damaged and make sure to take necessary precautions to prevent freezing from happening again.
- Leaks or pools of water from pipes means there was a burst or crack.
- Call a plumbing professional if you suspect a burst pipe or can’t find the frozen section.
How do I find my main water shut off valve?
- Look for the main valve where the water supply enters your house (usually in the basement)
If you suspect your meter might be frozen or that a pipe burst in your community/neighborhood, contact your local water utility
Contact us:
Bath Borough Authority
160 Mill Street, PO Box 87 Normal Hours of Operation
Bath, PA 18014 Mon.- Fri. 8 am to 4 pm
Office: (610) 837-0652 Closed 12 noon to 1 pm
Fax: (610) 837-2644
Holiday Schedule:
New Years Day Good Friday
Presidents Day Independence Day
Memorial Day Thanksgiving- and day after
Labor Day
Christmas Day- and day after
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: main number 484-554-9268, alternate number 484-221.3941
Operation
Bath Borough Authority is a municipality organization that provides water & sewer services to the Greater Bath Area.
All operational staff hold Pennsylvania State certified licenses in water and wastewater operation.
Board of Directors: Enginner: Solicitor:
George F. Gasper, Chairmain Christopher McCoach, P.E. Joanne Kelhart, Esq.
Phillip J. Shunk Sr., Vice-Chairman Alfred Benesch & Company Richard Eugene Santee, Esq.
Mike Reph Shay, Santee & Kelhart
W. Jay Mills
Anothony Kovalevsky
Monthly Meetings:
Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Bath Borough Authority Office, located at 160 Mill Street.
Meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are open to the public. To be placed on the agenda, please call authority office at number listed above.
2025 Meetings: PLEASE NOTE, AUTHORITY METTING WILL NOW START AT 6:30pm
January 15th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
February 19th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
March 19th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
April 16th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
May 21st at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
June 18th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
July 16th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
August 20th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
September 17th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
October 15th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
November 19th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street
December 17th at 6:30 p.m., Authority Office located at 160 Mill Street