MERCERSBURG WATER SYSTEM NOTICE – FLOURIDATED WATER.
MERCERSBURG WATER SYSTEM NOTICE – FLOURIDATED WATER. Due to low well levels and increasing water consumption. The Water Authority has taken emergency measures and will haul in bulk water to supplement the system. Please be advised this bulk water is from a fluoridated source.
AVISO DEL SISTEMA DE AGUA DE MERCERSBURG – AGUA FLUORADA. Debido a los bajos niveles de los pozos y el aumento en el consumo de agua, la Autoridad del Agua ha tomado medidas de emergencia y traerá agua a granel para complementar el sistema. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que esta agua a granel proviene de una fuente fluorada.
Individuals with health concerns related to consuming fluoridated water should seek advice from their health care advisors.
Las personas con preocupaciones de salud relacionadas con el consumo de agua fluorada deben buscar consejo de sus asesores de salud.
Please continue to exercise water conservation measures.
We will inform you when bulk water is no longer being introduced into the system. For more
information, please contact: Mercersburg Water Authority at 717-328-3116.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or by distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Mercersburg Water Authority.
Mercersburg Sewer Authority Announces Board Position Opening
The Mercersburg Sewer Authority is looking for persons interested in filling a vacancy on the Authority’s Board. Members of the Authority are appointed to a 5-year term and must be a Mercersburg Borough Resident, own property in the Borough, or be a Mercersburg Sewer Authority Customer. If interested in serving on this Board please send a letter of interest to:
Mercersburg Sewer Authority
c/o Mercersburg Borough Office
113 South Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236
or
Send letter of interest via email to:
SEEKING A BOROUGH MANAGER
The Borough of Mercersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Borough of Mercersburg provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SEEKING A BOROUGH MANAGER
Mercersburg Borough is accepting applications for a Borough Manager. Located in Franklin County. Mercersburg Borough is a rural borough with approximately 1,500 residents with Water, Sewer, and General Purpose Authorities as well as various other boards and committees. The Borough has a police department consisting of a Police Chief, one full-time Officer, and one Part-time Officer. The non-uniformed full-time employees consist of a Billing Clerk, Administrative Professional, three Public Works Department Employees, and one Water and Sewer Plant Laborer. The Borough functions under PA Borough Code with a mayor and seven council positions. Preferred Qualifications - A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, or related field preferred. A minimum of 5 years of management experience and experience in all aspects of municipal operations. Any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications are being accepted through the Indeed.com website only.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 - BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED
Mercersburg Alert update: As of 10/03/2025
BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
SE HA LEVANTADO LA ADVERTENCIA DE HERVIR EL AGUA, VIERNES, 3 DE OCTUBRE
The PA DEP has approved the Mercersburg Water Authority to lift the Boil Water Advisory. You
are no longer required to boil water before consumption.
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE STILL IN EFFECT
AVISO OBLIGATORIO DE CONSERVACIÓN DE AGUA AÚN VIGENTE
Due to the continuing low levels in source wells the Mandatory Water Conservation Notice
continues.
While mandatory water conservation is in place, all Mercersburg Water customers are required
to eliminate nonessential uses of water, which include the following:
► The use of hoses, sprinklers or other means for sprinkling or watering of shrubbery, trees,
lawns, grass, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers, or other vegetation.
► The use of water for washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, trailer houses or other type of
mobile equipment.
► The washing of streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, office buildings,
exterior of homes, sidewalks, apartments, or other outdoor surfaces.
► The operation of an ornamental fountain or other structures making a similar use of water.
► The use of water for filling swimming or wading pools.
► The operation of water-cooled comfort air conditioning which does not have water-conserving
equipment.
► The use of water from fire hydrants for construction purposes or fire drills.
► The use of water to flush a wastewater line or wastewater manhole.
► The use of water for commercial farms and nurseries other than a bare minimum to preserve
plants, crops, and livestock.
For more information, please contact: Mercersburg Water Authority at 717-328-3116.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those
who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing
homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or by
distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Mercersburg Water Authority.