COMMUNITY INFO
COMMUNITY INFO
NEW WATER METER UPGRADES COMING TO SHALER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
Hampton Shaler Water Authority( HSWA) will soon begin a meter changeout program for all Shaler Township residents. The project is expected to take approximately 5 years to complete and will start around Friday Rd( Heights, Vermillion, Hiram, Mathilda, Park, Catherine etc.,) and work north. There is no cost to the customer.
What to expect:
• HSWA will reach out by phone or mail in advance of being in your neighborhood to request scheduling of replacement and a photo of the existing meter spread.
• Appointments typically last about 30-45 minutes with water being off during the appointment.
• The new reading device will be fastened to the outside of the home to improve reading capabilities. Benefits of upgrading:
• The new equipment transmits reads multiple times per day allowing leaks to be identified quicker.
• Improved reading technology will help reduce estimated bills.
• Since employees will no longer touch-read going up to each building, safety will be improved.
How Residents Can Prepare:
• Provide photos in advance of appointment by using the QR code provided or emailing info @ hamptonshalerwater. gov.
• Clear the area of the water meter for ease of access.
• Keep curb box clear of landscaping and debris.
• All pressure regulators must be placed before the meter. If yours is in the wrong place, HSWA can move it to the proper location once a waiver of liability has been completed. Alternatively, a plumber can be contracted by the property owner to complete the work prior to the meter change out. Any hand valve( internal main shut off) will not be changed by HSWA.
Questions: Contact the HSWA Office at 412-486-4867 weekdays 8 am – 4 pm.
IMPROPER STORMWATER / GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE TO ROADWAY
There are times when the Township Office receives reports or someone has observed that stormwater or groundwater from a resident’ s property is being discharged onto the adjacent public roadway.
• During freezing conditions, this type of discharge can create hazardous icing conditions for motorists and pedestrians.
• This discharge configuration is not permitted under the Shaler Township Code of Ordinances. Specifically, Chapter 190( Stormwater Management), § 190-10( C)( E) states that:
Existing roof drain, underdrain, and sump pump discharges shall be directed to lawn areas or other pervious areas,
or to other approved stormwater management facilities, and shall not discharge onto impervious surfaces such as streets or sidewalks unless expressly approved.
• Discharging water onto the roadway is inconsistent with this requirement and poses a public safety concern.
• If this is occurring on your property, you will receive a letter requesting you redirect the discharge to a pervious area on your property( such as lawn or landscaped area) or to another Township-approved stormwater management facility, in accordance with the ordinance.
• Failure to correct this condition may result in enforcement action as provided under the Township code. haler TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS
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