Municipal Authority
The Municipal Authority of Lower Swatara Township acquires, constructs, improves and equips the sewer system and sewer-related facilities for public purposes and leases the sewer system to the Lower Swatara Township. There are approximately 43.5 miles of gravity sewer line and 3.0 miles of force main for a total of 46.5 miles of sanitary sewer line in the Township. Lower Swatara does not have its own treatment plant. The majority of discharge to the system is treated at the Highspire Wastewater Treatment Plant. The discharge from the eastern portion of the Township is treated at the Middletown Treatment Plant and the discharge from the northernmost portion of the Township is treated at the Southwest Treatment Plant located in Derry Township.
Engineer: HRG Consulting Engineers 369 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111; 717-564-1121 (PHONE); 717-564-1158 (FAX)
Solicitor: Eckert Seamans, 213 Market St., 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17108; 717-237-7174 (OFFICE)
Staff Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Tracey Bechtel | Administrative Assistant / Billing | 717-939-9377, ext. 3002 |
| Tim Wargo | Hoover Engineering, Sewage Enforcement Officer | |
| Josh Fox | P.E. |
Board Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Richard W. Wilkinson | Member, Term Expires 12/31/2024 |
| Don Bailes | Member, Term Expires 12/31/2026 |
| Chet Hartz | Member, Term Expires 12/31/2023 |
| Scott Spangler | Member, Term Expires 12/31/2025 |
| Frank Popp | Member, Term Expires 12/31/2027 |
Municipal Authority Staff
| Employee Name | Position |
|---|---|
|
John Lewis
| System Operator |
|
Edward Finsterbush
| Systems Operator |