This year’s FALL flush will begin on Sunday, September 14, 2025 and will run through Friday, September 19, 2025.And again, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 through Friday, September 26, 2025. Crews will flush and flow test fire hydrants between the hours of 11 pm – 6 am.
*Rain could potentially affect the planned completion dates and force us to move our flush dates to the following week.
As a necessary part of our semi-annual system maintenance program, Elizabethtown Area Water Authority flushes the water system, so we can continue to provide you with high-quality water service.
Flushing is done in the spring and fall to remove sediment, which has settled in the pipes and collects during the year. While the crews are flushing the system, your water service will not be interrupted. However, you may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or discolored water, which is normal. If the water is discolored, customers should let the water run until it is clear.
Follow these tips while the water system is being flushed:
- Avoid running tap water, flushing toilets, using the washing machine or the dishwasher while the flushing is being done.
- Check for discolored water before using either the washing machine or dishwasher and wait until your water runs clear before using either. If laundry becomes stained from the water, rewash the clothes right away using detergent and a rust remover.
- The discoloration in the water may last a few hours, but it does not affect water quality.
- If the water pressure or water volume is low, check the faucet screens for any trapped particles.
Elizabethtown Area Water Authority
211 W. Hummelstown St. Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Employment Opportunities
Water Operator
Full-Time Operator – A Water System Operator performs skilled, technical type tasks, necessary for the daily operation and maintenance of the water system. An Operator must be progressing in full water system certification by the PA DEP, and is entrusted with ensuring compliance environmental and public health regulatory compliance. An Operator reports to the Operations Supervisor, with senior oversight by the Operations Manager. The position requires moderate to heavy physical labor, in cold, hot, wet, indoor & outdoor environments. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License and will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within 24 months of the date of hire. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to lift 50-pound equipment without assistance. The position requires rotational shiftwork that includes weekends and responding to emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays.
Desired experience and qualifications for applicants:
- High school graduate, or General Educational Development certificate.
- Five years of work experience in water treatment.
- Current Class B DEP water system certification and possession of Subclassifications 7 (Corrosion Control) and 8 (Chemical Addition).
- Additional Subclassification certifications will be viewed positively.
Operator in Training
Full-Time Operator-in-Training – A Water System Operator in Training (OIT) performs semi-skilled, technical type tasks, necessary for the daily operation and maintenance of the water system. An OIT must be progressing in water system certification by the PA DEP, and is entrusted with ensuring compliance environmental and public health regulatory compliance with a licensed and fully certified Operator. An OIT works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, with senior oversight by the Operations Manager. The position requires moderate to heavy physical labor, in cold, hot, wet, indoor & outdoor environments. The selected applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License and will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B within 24 months of the date of hire. The position requires rotational shiftwork that includes weekends and responding to emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays.
Desired experience and qualifications for applicants:
- High school graduate, or General Educational Development certificate.
- Two years of work experience or successful completion of a two-year certified program / advanced training in water treatment.
- Alternatively, the applicant may demonstrate experience by having passed the Pennsylvania Certified Operator Part 1 – General Exam.
Please complete an application (click here) and forward via email to eawa@etown-water.com.