Water & Sewer

Public Water

Public water is provided through the Borough of Pottstown Water Department. 

Questions or problems with your service should be reported directly to the Water Department by calling 610-970-6530.

Aqua America Company

Public water is also provided by Aqua America Company. To date, the only area of the township serviced by Aqua AmericaWater Company is the Southview Development.

Questions or problems with your service should be directed to Aqua America Water Company by calling 610-222-4171. Information for Aqua America Water Customers can be found by visiting the Aqua America Water website.

PA American Water

Public water is also provided by PA American Water Company. To date, the only area of the township serviced by PA American Water Company is Putter Lane and a portion of Rupert Road.

Questions or problems with your service should be directed to PA American Water Company by calling 1-800-565-7292 . Information for PA American Water Customers can be found by visiting the PA American Water Company website.

More Information

Customers with Public Water or those wishing to connect to public water seeking information, but unsure of which company would provide service should contact Township staff to confirm which provider would service their address.

Connection of Sump Pumps

The connection of sump pumps to your sewer line is strictly prohibited by Township Ordinance.

Selling Your Home

If you are selling your home and are on the public sewer system, sewer reinspection by the Township Inspector is required. 

View the Reinspection Application (PDF).

Please call the sewer department to obtain a form and schedule your appointment.

Sewer Certification

A sewer certification(Sewer Certification Form)to finalize the billing is also required for settlement. When ordering a sewer certification, please provide the property address, buyer, seller, settlement date and $25 fee. For more information, please contact the billing department at 610-323-0436 extension 201.

Sewer Billing

If your property is connected to public sewer and water facilities you are subject to quarterly rental fees to pay for the operation of the utility. The Lower Pottsgrove Authority provides sewer service at a quarterly rental rate of $136.00 per home.

Payment by Mail

Bills can be paid by mail to:

Lower Pottsgrove Authority
P.O. Box 2343
West Chester, PA 19380-0110

IF SENDING A CHECK OR USING ON-LINE BILL PAY PLEASE ALLOW 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR CHECK TO ARRIVE TO AVOID LATE FEES.

Online Payments

Payments can also be made via e-check or credit card:

• American Express
• Discover
• MasterCard
• Visa

Online payments can be made using the Official Payments option.

Click Local Payment Option and use SEWER jurisdiction code 4861.  Follow directions carefully before processing your payment.

Please note that a convenience fee will be charged and paid directly to Official Payments for using this service. The Township does not receive any portion of this fee.

Phone Payments

To pay by phone call Official Payments at 1-800-272-9829 and using the jurisdiction code 4861.

Please note that a convenience fee will be charged and paid directly to Official Payments for using this service. The Township does not receive any portion of this fee.