Ridglea Water System – Water Flushing 10/23-10/25

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The maintenance on the Ridglea Water Tower has been finished.  Final testing has been completed and the Water Tower is back in service.

A flushing of the Ridglea Water Distribution System will be done on October 23 through October 25.

During the flushing operation, customers may notice a temporary discoloration of their water and fluctuations in water pressure. We encourage customers to refrain from drawing water while flushing is being conducted. CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CONDITIONS BEFORE DOING LAUNDRY. If you experience discolored water, please run your cold water faucet(s) for a few minutes.  

If you have any questions, please contact the South Coventry Township office at 610-469-0444.

Ridglea Water System – Boil Water Notice Lifted

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The Boil Water Notice has been lifted for the Ridglea Water System. Water sampling was conducted in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements. These tests for chlorine residual and bacteria met all state and federal drinking water standards. It is now safe to resume normal use of the water system.

Drinking Water Corrected Notification

Coventryville-Laurelwood Bridge Closure

The Coventryville-Laurelwood Bridge over Pigeon Creek located in North and South Coventry Townships will be closed to traffic beginning Friday, September 13, 2024 until further notice.  Engineering consultants have deemed it necessary to close the bridge until structural repairs can be performed.  Motorists should follow the posted detour plan.  We appreciate the patience of the public during this closure period in the interest of public safety.

Detour Plan:
North Coventry Township traffic heading south are directed to use W. Hoffecker Road to Route 100 to Favinger Road to Coventryville Road

South Coventry Township traffic heading north are directed to use Favinger Road to Route 100 to W. Hoffecker Road to Laurelwood Road

Tax Rebate Information for Seniors

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You may qualify to the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, if your household income was $45,000 or less during 2023 (excluding 1/2 of all social security income) and you are:

Age 65 years of age or older
Age 50 years of age or older and a widow/widower
Age 18 years of age or older and permanently disabled

The Owen J Roberts School District also offers a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for those in the District who meets these requirements. The District will provide a 50% match to the refund received under the State program. The rebate will be paid to qualifying participants after July 1, 2024.

To apply for the PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, visit or call your local legislator, or you can apply online at:
PA Dept of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Webpage
PA Dept of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms and Information

To apply for the Owen J Roberts School District Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program visit the Owen J Roberts Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program webpage or contact the OJR Tax Office at 610-469-5189 or email taxoffice@ojrsd.net.

Ridglea Water System Flushing

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A flushing of the Ridglea Water Distribution System is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 starting at 9:00AM.

During the flushing operation, customers may notice a temporary discoloration of their water and fluctuations in water pressure. We encourage customers to refrain from drawing water while flushing is being conducted. CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CONDITIONS BEFORE DOING LAUNDRY. If you experience discolored water, please run your cold water faucet(s) for a few minutes.  

If you have any questions, please contact the South Coventry Township office at 610-469-0444.