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CHESTER, PA — Chester Water Authority is asking Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to reassess the city’s receivership, arguing that persistent pension liabilities, delayed audits and financial-control problems …
Chester Water Authority Presses DCED Over City Receivership Read More
CHESTER, PA — The Chester Water Authority (CWA) has once again claimed top honors at the 2026 Best Tasting Water in Pennsylvania competition, securing both the Best of Pennsylvania Taste …
Chester Water Authority Wins Top Honors at 2026 Pennsylvania Best Tasting Water Competition Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s highest court delivered a decisive victory Wednesday for regional water customers, ruling that the City of Chester cannot unilaterally seize or sell the Chester Water Authority, …
High Court Blocks Chester Takeover, Secures Water Authority’s Independence Read More
CHESTER, PA — In a direct letter to the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (DELCORA) board, the Chair of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) Board, Noël Brandon, calls …
Chester Water Authority Board Calls on DELCORA to Cancel Sale to Aqua Read More
KIRKWOOD, PA — Unionville Rowing Club (URC) is embarking on a new chapter—one made possible through the generosity and partnership of the Chester Water Authority (CWA). CWA has welcomed the …
Unionville Rowing Club Finds a New Home with Chester Water Authority on the Octoraro Reservoir Read More
CHESTER, PA — The state-appointed Receiver for the City of Chester filed a Recovery Plan Modification in Commonwealth Court on Tuesday, seeking greater oversight of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) …
Chester Receiver Moves to Restore City Control of Water Authority and Review Rate Hike Read More
CHESTER, PA — The ongoing legal dispute between the City of Chester and the Chester Water Authority (CWA) reached a new turning point this week, as a federal bankruptcy judge …
Federal Judge Sanctions Chester Water Authority’s Attorneys for Withholding Records Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Chester Water Authority announced that weekday closures will begin Monday, November 3, on Dutton Mill Road for utility construction in Brookhaven Borough, Aston, and …
Dutton Mill Road to Close for Utility Work in Delaware County Read More
For one family in Chester and Delaware Counties, fishing on the Octoraro Reservoir—lovingly referred to by locals as Octoraro Lake—is more than a pastime; it’s a cherished tradition passed down …
A Legacy on the Water: One Family’s Four-Generation Bond with the Octoraro Reservoir—and Why They’re Fighting to Save It Read More
CHESTER, PA — On the weekend of March 15, Chester Water Authority (CWA) will host Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue (PACSAR) for a large-scale training exercise at the Octoraro Reservoir …
Chester Water Authority Supports PACSAR with Search and Rescue Training on CWA Property Read More