OUR MISSION
To serve and to protect the public health, welfare, and safety by providing a safe, reliable and sufficient supply of water to all the consumers served by our water distribution system.
The Richland Township Municipal Authority of Allegheny County (RTMAAC) was chartered in 1954. The first distribution mains were installed in the Orchard Park area in 1956. Hampton Township Water Authority did the billing and maintenance until 1986 when the Authority Board decided to hire employees and become an operating Authority. Water lines have been extended to most areas of the Township over the years and the number of customers has grown steadily as the Township population has expanded. There are still streets that are not served by public water. Developers pay for extensions to serve new subdivisions and the Authority maintains a program to replace deteriorating lines before problems surface. Except for emergency interconnections, all water is purchased from West View Water Authority.
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Job Opportunities
Richland Water Authority is currently accepting applications for a part-time laborer. Duties include, but are not limited to, hydrant painting, data collection on field assets with GPS equipment, retrieving water leak collection sensors and downloading data, meter reading, and light garage maintenance work. This position offers up to 32 hours per week, but may be less depending on weather conditions and work availability. This work is not seasonal in nature, but rather a year-round opportunity. The salary for the position is $15-$18 / hr. Applicants must possess a valid PA Driver’s License and will be subject to both a criminal and driving background check. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to RTMAAC@richlandwaterauthority.com. Position will remain open until filled.
Protect Your Waterlines
Protect your home and wallet for covered repairs with a low cost waterline repair plan. Click here to learn more.
Capital Improvement Surcharge
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, the Authority instituted a “Capital Improvement Surcharge” in order to fund its Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The capital requirements contained in the budget are based on estimates.
Right To Know Law
On January 1, 2009, the Right to Know Law Act 3 of 2008 went into full effect. The new law created the Office of Open Records to help implement and enforce the new law which changes the away people access public records and change the way the government processes requests. The Authority’s Right to Know policy and request form can be found here.
Information About Water Breaks
Because recent water line breaks have, in some instances, caused significant damage to private property, the Authority wants to provide this summary of the legal consequences of such breaks.
Water News and Info You Can Use
We are committed to providing you with information you can use to conserve water, reduce your consumption that will ultimately reduce your bill.
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West View Announces Chloramine Feed
West View Water Authority has advised us that they will begin their feeding of chloramines beginning Monday, June … Continued
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Low Flow Fixtures
Install a low-flow shower head, which restricts the water ouput to no more than 2.5 gallons per minute. The shower heads are inexpensive and screw into existing fittings.
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Retrofit Faucets
Aerators screw into the faucet threading and cut the water flow from 3 to 4 gallons per minute (the rate on older fixtures) to as little as a half-gallon.
2021 Water Quality Report
The Authority updates its Water Quality Report annually. Please click here for the latest report.
