We want you to be informed about your water supply.

Dear Customer of the Shiloh Water System:

The West Manchester Township Authority has operated the Shiloh Water System since 1950, expanding it over the past 76 years with additional water tanks, wells, and miles of water mains while continuing to provide quality water at a reasonable price.

Because electricity costs and the cost and frequency of state and federally mandated testing have increased, the Authority has approved a rate increase for water used on or after December 1, 2026.

Effective December 1, 2026, the quarterly base charge will increase from $24.00 to $30.00, and the water usage rate will increase from $2.80 to $3.40 per thousand gallons.

The Authority believes periodic small increases to cover our increasing costs are easier for the homeowner to budget for than a large increase brought on by a major project expense. The Authority will use these funds to cover the increased cost of utilities and testing with any remaining funds to be deposited into our capital reserve fund.

• Recent or planned expenditures this year to maintain or update the water system include:
• Replace the pump at well 1 $49,000
• Replace the pump at well 6 $49,000
• Replace five fire hydrants and install valves at hydrants $30,000
• Install new chlorine contact tank at well 4 $170,000
• Replace water main on Linden Road (With state grant of $160,000) $30,000

Questions about these rate hikes can be directed to John Horvatinovic, Manager of the Shiloh Water System at 717-309-1244.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Jim Bentzel, Jr. Chairman, West Manchester Township Authority

Posted: 10/26/26