Borough of Somerset, Somerset County, PA

Borough of Somerset Municipal Authority

Leaf Collection Dates 2024

October 21st - October 25th

November 12th - November 15th

Collection will continue each week until completion.

Leaf Collection Guidelines

Leaves only, do not mix in branches or other debris.
Each bag MUST have a green sticker. Stickers are available at the Borough Water Office, 347 W. Union St.
Leaves must be bagged and out by the curb before 6:00 am.
Bags must be no larger than 32-gallon capacity.
Compost from this project is available at no charge to residents of the Borough participating in the program. Call 443-2661 for information concerning availability.
If you have leaves after the above pickup dates or want to drop off leaves at the Public Works Facility at 644 S. Franklin Ave. Please cut open bags and place plastic bags in the provided garbage can. Drop off times are:
- Monday - Friday: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Somerset (MABS) is asking its customers to reduce nonessential water use after Somerset County was placed under a drought watch. This is reducing water use by about 5 percent.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a drought watch last week for 33 counties, including Somerset. The drought watch is due to the little rain over September and October, capping off a dry six months, particularly in the southeast part to the state. MABS has adequate water supply however, it is important that all users begin being cognizant of their usage to mitigate the possibility of stricter conservation measures in the future.

Learn more about how to conserve water usage: Water Usage Calculator, Water Conservation and Efficiency | Home Water Works and WaterSense | US EPA

Learn more about DEP Drought Declaration Status: Drought Information

WATER AND SEWER RATES

Water and Sewer Bills All customers are charged a base rate that is based on their meter size. This base rate (minimum charge) is designed to recover a portion of the fixed costs incurred in providing water and sewer services. The costs include debt services, the cost of maintaining the water supply, treatment of water and sewer, distribution and service of facilities that are needed to provide water and sewer service to your home or business. This change in the rate structure was implemented for the water rate in January 2023 and for the sewer rate in January 2024. Please see the attached Rate Schedule for additional information.

See Rate Schedule Updated 01/16/24

The water and sewer bills are generated into two billing cycles, which means we have two due dates. All bills are either due on the 5th or 25th of each month. Each account falls into one of these cycles based on their location. There is a penalty of five percent applied to each bill that surpasses the due date.

Before You Call a Plumber

If your main sanitary sewer line from your house is clogged, call the Borough at 814-443-2661 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., evenings and weekends call County Control at 814-445-1525.

If you experience low water pressure, call the Borough at 814-443-2661 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.— 4:30 p.m. This could be caused by a water break or a problem in your house that the Borough can inform you that you need to contact a plumber.

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Borough Council Special Budget Meeting
November 14th @ 5:00 PM
Council Room of Borough Building

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Borough Council Meeting
November 25th@ 5:00 PM
Council Room of Borough Building

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Borough Municipal Authority Meeting
November 25th @ 6:30 PM
Council Room of Borough Building

Meeting Canceled

LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY

The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Somerset (MABS) is taking steps to identify the types of service line materials used by each of its customers. The service line is the pipe that connects your home or building to the water main in the street. Service lines may be made of lead, copper, galvanized metal or plastic. Learn more.

Center Ave Sidewalk Replacement Project

100 blocks of North and South Center

Center Ave Sidewalk Replacement Project image

The 100 Blocks of North and South Center Ave Sidewalk Replacement Project is a partially grant funded project that will update the utilities and provide a much needed replacement of sidewalks to the portion of Center Ave between Union Street and Patriot Street. This entire project is scheduled to be completed by end of June 2024. This project is in alignment with the W. Main Street Improvement project completed in 2019 and aim to preserve the character of Uptown Somerset, making necessary utility upgrades, and improve economic opportunity for the long term.

Scope of work for April 22th – May 3rd

We plan to work on light pole bases, work on sidewalk & curb, work on electrical and work with the borough on vacuum excavation for the sewer line work. All sidewalk and curb work will take place on South Center Avenue.

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Somerset Borough
Annual Water Quality Report

PWSID# 4560042

We are pleased to present to you our 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. (This report contains important information about your drinking water. Translate it, or speak to someone who understands it.)

Posted 03/21/24

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Types of payments accepted

Bank Account (ACH)
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Fees

The Borough of Somerset does not charge a fee for Bank Account (ACH) payments.
A third-party fee will apply to all electronic credit card payments.
- Effective October 1, 2016 Fee for credit cards is 2.65% or $3.00 minimum charge.

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