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WATER SYSTEM ALERTS

INFORMATION RELEASE

Drinking Water Warning - Do Not Drink the Water Notice

April 18, 2026 - Issue Time: 10:30 AM

Bottled Water Distribution Notice: April 18, 2026 (Posted 5:50 PM)

70 Chestnut St - Lewistown 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

5300 Old US HWY 322 - Milroy 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

For special needs delivery: mcma@mifflincountyh2o.com

Bottled Water Distribution Notice: April 19, 2026

70 Chestnut St - Lewistown TBD

5300 Old US HWY 322 - Milroy 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Additional times will be posted as supply is available

MCMA is committed to protecting public health, safety, and the security of our community’s water infrastructure. All information released regarding the April 17, 2026 incident is being provided with system security, public health and safety, as our highest priority.

The wreckage from the vehicle incident on US HWY 322 at the Laurel Creek Filtration Plant (LCFP) April 17, 2026 has been cleared.

Due to an electrical transformer surge which resulted in a catastrophic loss to one of the primary alternate water sources, it could not be utilized to meet water system demands. As a result, water levels cannot be sustained to supply all customers with water without drawing from the Laurel Creek Reservoir. The LCFP is scheduled to resume water withdraw from the reservoir and treatment, and begin distributing to the water system Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The water in the distribution system prior to the Do Not Drink Notice meets all water quality requirements. It was drawn, treated, and stored prior to the accident April 17, 2026.

MCMA is working closely with the PA Department of Environmental Protection and the Mifflin County Emergency Management team to actively monitor and resolve the situation.

All resources are working around the clock to expedite water quality testing. Emergency procedures have been activated to analyze samples already collected Those results are expected to be available within the next 48 hours.

Alternative water resources will be available at locations to be announced.

Updates will be posted and distributed to media outlets as available.

Please direct emergency questions to mcma@mifflincountyh2o.com.

This line will be monitored for emergency situations only.

New Office Location - 5300 Old US HWY 322 Milroy, PA 17063

Office Hours - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Check, Debit, & Credit Cards Accepted

Cash Payments accepted at JVB Branches:

Lewistown (Monument Square, Water St)

Burnham (Electric Ave)

Reedsville (Gardenview)

USPS FORWARDING SERVICE EXPIRES - March 2026

To AVOID payment processing delay - Update the mailing address with your bill pay provider when mailing payment.

More Information on the Letter From MCMA

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revised (LCRR) Five Key Highlights

REQUIRED NOTIFICATION LETTER ISSUED November 14, 2024, to ALL MCMA Customers

MCMA water systems 4440010 and 4440018 (Hawstone) were required to submit a service line inventory to the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) on October 16, 2024. This is an EPA effort to control lead and copper in drinking water system service lines. The service line is the water pipe from the curb into your house. Click for service line details.

This inventory was generated by reviewing records, construction dates, and visual inspections at each customer residence to determine the material used for the residence service line. Except for MCMA service lines in the distribution system, all service lines are jointly owned by MCMA and the customer. No lead was found on any of the MCMA or customer sides of the service line. There was a small group, 1%, of service lines that were galvanized and requiring replacement (GRR). PA DEP Inventory Response Summary

Each side of the service line requires two (2) inspection points to verify the material. 20% of the service lines could be verified. This was primarily accomplished by construction date; any homes built after the lead ban in 1991 are automatically classified as non-lead. Approximately 80% of the service lines have been identified as non-lead but require the 2nd form of verification. MCMA will continue to update each customer account. Customer will be notified annually if their service line status is unknown or galvanized, requiring replacement.

Please go to the Water Quality Page for more details and links to EPA and other helpful information.

Updated Payment Options

The MCMA Customer Portal is a convenient way to pay your water bill! Available 24/7!

For account security and proper payment routing you will need the account number and customer identification (CID) number to register your account. Click here for a portal registration guide.

NO FEE Auto Pay ACH

Look for your login name in the upper right corner, and select the drop-down arrow for the following options:

Account List - Lists all accounts. You can enter multiple accounts by using the "Add an Account" box. Enter the Account Number & CID, and select the green Add Account button to add the account to your Account List.
Payment Methods - Add your bank account information for Auto ACH payment here.
Autopay Settings - Agree to Autopay settings, and you are enrolled in Autopay!
Paperless Settings - Agree to Paperless delivery of your water bill.

CASH and CHECK payments are accepted at ALL Mifflin County - Juniata Valley Bank Offices

Lewistown - Monument Square & Water Street

Burnham - Electric Avenue

Reedsville - Gardenview

2023-2025 Capital Project Meter Upgrade

Is your contact information up to date? Did you change from a home phone line to a cell phone? Please call the MCMA office to update your contact information.

If you have not had your meter upgrade completed, please call the MCMA office to schedule an appointment.

MCMA, as approved in the 2023 capital project plan, intends to replace the existing Automated Meter Reading (AMR) devices installed over 20 years ago with new High Resolution-Encoder (HR-E) registers and updated AMR units for all customers.

PA DEP Announcement - March 13, 2025!!

For the 17th consecutive year, the LAUREL CREEK FILTRATION PLANT receives the prestigious Pennsylvania Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award, recognizing outstanding efforts toward optimizing filter plant turbidity performance! The program focuses on:

Increasing public health protection
Proactively achieving regulatory compliance
Improving treatment plant performance
Maintaining high water quality throughout the distribution system

Link to additional program information

The LAUREL CREEK FILTRATION plant is one of sixteen filtration plants STATEWIDE that has received this award!

MCMA continues to fulfill the core mission value of QUALITY water production and delivery every day to every customer.

Mifflin County Municipal Authority (MCMA)

MCMA, established in 2020, serves residents in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. MCMA is committed to providing our consumers with a safe, reliable, and affordable supply of high-quality drinking water. MCMA provides potable drinking water, through a complex maze of almost 300 miles of transmission and distribution mains, as well as providing fire protection through over 600 fire hydrants.

Take a closer look. Click here to see details on water service to your local Township or Borough.

MCMA proudly serves customers in Armagh Township, Brown Township, Burnham Borough, Derry Township, Granville Township, Juniata Terrace Borough, Lewistown Borough and Union Township.