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56 The Authority │ February By stacking funding sources and planning ahead, NBCMA is able to move forward with PFAS treatment and infrastructure renewal without sudden spikes in customer bills. The Authority directed its consulting engineer to investigate all alternative construction methods to ensure that any cost savings achievable through state-of- the-art techniques were considered for every project. For example, directional drilling on several water main projects significantly reduced paving and restoration costs for water main extensions designed to address PFAS contamination in private wells. This approach allowed more properties to benefit from the Authority’s available funding sources. The Authority also utilizes Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) to repair sewer lines and laterals, a practical and cost-effective option that avoids the need for complete sanitary sewer line replacement. This method provides structural restoration of pipes without the disruption and expense of excavation and full pipeline replacement. Commitment to Customers and the Community NBCMA’s work on PFAS, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure may be technical, but the goal is straightforward: to provide safe, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater service for the community—today and for decades to come. The Authority is committed to: • Protecting public health with proactive PFAS monitoring and treatment. • Meeting and anticipating stringent federal and state regulations. • Reinforcing the aging backbone of the system through continuous capital investment. • Seeking grants, low-interest loans, and responsible-party funding to protect ratepayers. • Communicating openly with customers about projects, costs, and progress through multiple means of communication. As regulations tighten and infrastructure ages, the challenges facing public water and wastewater systems will only grow. NBCMA’s comprehensive, forward-looking approach ensures that our community not only meets these challenges but also stays ahead of them. Municipal authorities are not just responsible for running a water system—they are stewards of a community’s long- term sustainability, affordability, and reliability of essential services. They provide stable, equitable, and responsive solutions that private companies simply cannot match. Local control fosters stronger community engagement, drives innovation, and strengthens economic stability— resulting in a level of service that makes municipal systems the clear and responsible choice for water and sewer services. S Reading | Hawley | Lititz | Mountaintop | Pottsville | Pittsburgh 800.825.1372 | entecheng.com Inf ras t ructure means more to the people who rel y on i t . We not only understand the needs of the systems and people who have to work non-stop to serve our communites with water and wastewater services; we depend on them too. Municipal authorities are not just responsible for running a water system—they are stewards of a community’s long- term sustainability, affordability, and reliability of essential services.