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Aqua Pennsylvania Says Reservoirs Are Ready for the Unofficial Start of Summer, Encourages Customers to Use Water Wisely

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Aqua Pennsylvania announced that its 10-billion-gallon reservoir storage is at full capacity, prepared for the upcoming summer usage surge beginning around Memorial Day. President Marc Lucca noted that despite lower rainfall this month, the reservoirs are ready to meet increased water demands for activities such as swimming and lawn care. Aqua operates five reservoirs in southeastern Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1.4 million people across 32 counties. The company emphasizes responsible water usage as the weather warms.

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  • Reservoirs are at full capacity (10 billion gallons), ensuring water availability for summer activities.
  • Aqua serves 1.4 million customers, indicating strong demand and customer base.
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  • Lower than normal rainfall could impact future water reserves.

Aqua Pennsylvania reported today that its 10-billion-gallon reservoir storage in southeastern Pennsylvania is full and ready to support the increased usage period that traditionally begins around the Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial start of the summer season.

“Aqua’s reservoirs in southeastern Pennsylvania are ready for summer use despite lower than normal rainfall this month,” said Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca. “As we enter the holiday weekend, we’re reminded of the benefits reservoirs provide, which is to collect water during times when rain is more plentiful to have on hand for use during dryer periods.”

Lucca said although summer is officially still a few weeks away, the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season when customers begin using more water to fill swimming pools, water lawns, wash cars and other activities. “It’s natural that as the weather gets warmer, people use more water. Although our water storage is at 98 percent capacity now, people should always use water responsibly and remember that it is a limited resource.”

Aqua operates five reservoirs in southeastern Pennsylvania, which collectively hold approximately 10 billion gallons of water.

Aqua Pennsylvania serves approximately 1.4 million people in 32 counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Visit AquaAmerica.com for more information or follow Aqua on Facebook at facebook.com/MyAquaAmerica and on Twitter at @MyAquaAmerica.

FAQ

What is Aqua Pennsylvania's water storage capacity as of May 2023?

Aqua Pennsylvania's water storage capacity is 10 billion gallons.

How many customers does Aqua Pennsylvania serve?

Aqua Pennsylvania serves approximately 1.4 million customers.

How does Aqua Pennsylvania prepare for summer water usage?

Aqua Pennsylvania ensures that its reservoirs are full and ready to meet the increased water demands of summer activities.

Is there a concern about water availability in southeastern Pennsylvania?

Yes, lower than normal rainfall this month raises concerns about future water availability.

When does Aqua Pennsylvania typically experience increased water usage?

Increased water usage typically begins around Memorial Day weekend.

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