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Start or Stop Water ServiceJuly 17, 2026
Annual Water Testing Finds MPWC Provides Exceptional WaterAs the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) celebrates its 100th anniversary of serving our communities, we’re proud to share another year of outstanding water quality. Our Annual Water Quality Report highlights the results of extensive testing conducted throughout 2025 and reflects the same commitment to public health, safety, and reliability that has defined MPWC for a […]
June 23, 2026
Summer Conservation TipsMPWC Urges Customers to Conserve Water in Warm Summer Months Pennsauken, NJ – As the summer kicks off and temperatures rise, Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) is urging customers in Merchantville and Pennsauken, as well as parts of Cherry Hill and Camden, to use water wisely and conserve this summer season. “Summer months bring increased demand […]
June 2, 2026
How MPWC Keeps Drinking Water Clean and SafeWhen the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) was first established in 1926, treating drinking water meant adding lime to control pH and chlorine to kill bacteria. Nearly a century later, the MPWC system has grown into a multi-stage treatment process designed to remove everything from naturally occurring minerals to synthetic industrial compounds. Here’s how that process […]
April 16, 2026
Protecting Our Water Resources on Earth Day and Every DayEarth Day serves as an important reminder of the role we all play in protecting the environment and preserving the natural resources, like water, that sustain our communities. For the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission, this year’s observance is even more significant as we’re simultaneously celebrating our 100th anniversary. We’re reflecting on a century of sustainable […]
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💧Did You Know? We’re not just your water provider, we're also the primary weather reporting station for this part of South Jersey.
Every day, our team tracks local conditions (temperature, rainfall, and more) and reports it directly to NOAA's National Weather Service office in Mount Holly.
That data helps make forecasts more accurate for our community and the surrounding region.
👥 Meet the Team: Frank McCarthy, Operator 💧
For more than 20 years, Frank McCarthy has played a vital role in helping MPWC deliver safe, reliable water to our community. As an Operator, Frank works behind the scenes monitoring water treatment and distribution systems 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
A typical day includes tracking water levels in six storage tanks, monitoring chlorine and pH levels, checking filter performance, and recording critical system data every hour. But there’s more to the job than most people realize. Frank and the operations team also monitor weather conditions for NOAA, oversee "Call Before You Dig" notifications, send emergency alerts after hours, and support field crews during water main breaks and other emergencies.
After spending 32 years with the Teamsters, Frank joined MPWC through a friend and has stayed because of the flexibility and rewarding nature of the work. His biggest takeaway after two decades in the industry? The public often doesn't see the tremendous effort, responsibility, and around-the-clock dedication required to ensure clean, safe, reliable water reaches every tap.
Thank you, Frank, for your 20+ years of service and commitment to keeping our community running smoothly! 👏
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Schedule a Tour at our Woodbine facility: The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission offers free guided educational tours to school groups, community organizations, and residents interested in learning about our local water system.
Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at the water treatment process, learn about careers in the water utility industry, and discover why MPWC water tastes so good.
• Held the first Wednesday of every month
• Located at MPWC’s Woodbine Avenue Treatment Plan
• Free of charge
To learn more about available tour times or to register for your tour, call 856-663-0043
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Lead Service Line Inventory as of July 2025
