MAWC LOOKS TO TAKE OVER OPERATIONS OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM IN GILPIN

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is looking to take over operations of a small water system in Gilpin in Armstrong County.  Gilpin supervisors this week solicited an offer from the county authority to purchase or operate the township’s water and sewer systems service. On Wednesday, the authority said it will begin the process of opening negotiations.  Without a sale, Gilpin’s system, which has 800 customers, could be forced to shut down because of personnel issues.  The Gilpin Municipal Authority operates a water and sewer system for a portion of the township’s 2,400 residents.