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WEST CHESTER, PA — While Phillies frenzy is everywhere in Pennsylvania, Chester Water Authority (CWA) has entered into their own World Series, and in this series, it’s CWA Ratepayers versus …
Ratepayers vs. Big Water: This Is the World Series for Chester Water Authority Read More
For months we have read mistruths about Aqua’s interest in purchasing Chester Water Authority. False claims that Aqua would close the Octoraro Reservoir, claims we wouldn’t extend similar jobs to …
Whatever Happened to the “CWA-24?” Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a contentious hearing in the state Capitol Thursday, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) questioned state officials about internal discussions concerning the proposed sale of Chester Water Authority …
Lawrence Grills Wolf Administration Officials on Proposed Chester Water Authority Sale Read More
Chester Water Authority (CWA) customers, did you know your water bills are going up? Do you expect better service or improved water quality with those increased rates?
Chester Water Authority Increases Customer Rates with Complete Lack of Transparency Read More
CHESTER, PA — Chester Water Authority (CWA) produces and delivers high-quality drinking water directly to 93% of the families and businesses in Aston Township through CWA pipes. The other 7% …
Chester Water Authority Wants to Free the Aston 600 Read More
CHESTER, PA — The City of Chester Receiver, Michael Doweary, his staff and subcontractors have a duty to be truthful and transparent with Commonwealth citizens. The public dissemination of false …
Big Water’s Got a Friend in Pennsylvania: They Sit at the Highest Levels of PA Government Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation introduced by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) that would halt the proposed sale of Chester Water Authority (CWA). …
Lawrence Moves Legislation to Save Chester Water Authority Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Reps. Leanne Krueger and John Lawrence were joined by local activists and union representatives at a news conference Tuesday at the state Capitol, where they discussed …
Lawmakers, Activists Discuss Bill to Protect Chester Water Authority Customers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to a recent Commonwealth Court decision on the future of Chester Water Authority (CWA), House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) have …
Cutler, Lawrence Ask PA Supreme Court to Intercede in Chester Water Authority Case Read More
News reports about AQUA’s aggressive attempt to gobble up the Chester Water Authority rarely explain how bad this corporate takeover would be for ratepayers. Typical media stories focus on the …
It’s Not Just about Water Rates, Aqua Is Coming for the Octoraro Watershed Read More