Welcome to Watrous Water Association, Inc.The community of Watrous is located 2 miles south of Gaines in Tioga County, PA. We are located at the junction of Elk Run and Pine Creek, which locals have named “Watrous Beach”.
Years of oil exploration have contaminated the aquifer directly beneath the village. Watrous Water Association was formed to provide potable water from the Springs south of the Village. The Springs are treated with chlorine, yet because they were found to be GUDI the community was ordered to find an alternative source water.
A permanent boil water notice is in effect, and republished each 90 days. This is for the safety of residents and visitors alike.
Despite the issues, Watrous continues to be a place to camp, swim, fish, hike, and fall in love. We have two event barns, each hosting weddings, family reunions, & prom dinners throughout the year.
A hundred years from now, people may not remember the names of active citizens who struggled to make the community better, hopefully they may still continue to enjoy Watrous and perhaps make it their home.
2430 Elk Run Road
Gaines, PA 16921
Office: (814) 435-8268
Boil Water Notice DRINKING WATER WARNING GROUND WATER UNDER THE DIRECT INFLUENCE OF SURFACE WATER (GUDI) SOURCES ESTE INFORPÆ CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUA POTABLE. HAGA QUE ALGUEN LO TRADUZCA PARA USTED, O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTENDA. HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA. Watrous Water Association, Inc. PWS # 2590029 has […]
