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The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford’s 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available and can be viewed at 2019 CCR REPORT.

** Boil Water Advisory – LIFTED**

We are pleased to report that follow up testing of the water indicates that no harmful bacteria are present. It is no longer necessary to boil water prior to consumption and/or use.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

**BOIL WATER ADVISORY**
A precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued for residents of the 100 block of Seifert Street due to a water main break. Affected Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford customers have been notified and we advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, the making of ice, brushing of teeth or washing of dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one (1) minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.

If you did not receive a blue door tag, you are not affected by this advisory.

This notice remains in effect until the Authority has a bacteriological survey completed that shows the water is safe. Affected customers will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

Customers with questions can call the Authority office at 814.623.8192 or visit our website at www.bedboro.com.

Municipal Authority of the Borough of Bedford (MABB) customers recently received a drinking water notification that indicated treatment technique requirements were not met.  The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines how and what to treat drinking water with. MABB would like to take the opportunity to educate customers on why they are receiving these notifications and what they mean. 

• Is the water safe to drink?  YES.

• What happened?  We routinely monitor for Total Organic Carbon (TOC).  TOC is a material derived from decaying vegetation, bacterial growth, and metabolic activities of living organisms or chemicals, i.e. it is naturally occurring.  A TOC sample is taken from the raw water and another from treated water.  The percentage removal is then calculated. MABB’s incoming raw water supply is so pure that it is difficult to remove naturally occurring substances without adding more chemicals.  Individuals not on a public water system, e.g. wells, can be exposed to 100% TOC.

• Are there any direct health impacts?  No.  TOC has no health effects.  If you have specific health concerns, please contact your doctor. 

• What does this mean?  There is no immediate risk.  If there had been, customers would have been notified immediately.  Tests taken during this time period did not indicate the presence of bacteria in the water.

• What should customers do?  Customers do not need to boil water or take any corrective actions.

• What is being done?  Monthly requirements are being met and sampling has increased.  These notifications are based on a running annual average. Customers will continue to receive notifications until the running annual average is acceptable again.

Customers with additional questions are welcome to contact the MABB office at 814.623.8192.

The 2019 Annual Bulky Waste Day, held in conjunction with Bedford Township, will be held on April 27, 2019, from 8 am – 12 pm at the Bedford Township Municipal Building located at 1037 Shed Road, Bedford.

** Boil Water Advisory – LIFTED**

We are pleased to report that follow up testing of the water indicates that no harmful bacteria are present. It is no longer necessary to boil water prior to consumption and/or use.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.