130 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 717-299-4843 717-299-9658

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LASA is making long-term investments in wastewater treatment and infrastructure to ensure reliable service, protect public health, and improve water quality for more than 125,000 residents and businesses.

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The Need

Why These Improvements Are Needed

LASA’s wastewater system was originally constructed between 1965 and 1972, and many components have been in service for more than 50 years. These improvements modernize aging infrastructure, improve nutrient removal, and maintain reliable service for our community.

Delaying them increases the risk of service disruptions, system failures, and impacts to local waterways — so the work spans the entire system, from treatment processes to the pipes beneath our streets.

What’s Being Improved

Treatment Facilities

Upgrades to treatment processes and equipment at the Blue Rock WRRF.

Pump Stations

Improving reliability and reducing overflow risks across the system.

Pipelines

Rehabilitating aging pipelines and interceptors to manage flow.

Equipment

Replacing critical infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life.

Community Impact

How This Benefits You & Our Community

These improvements reduce the risk of service disruptions for homes and businesses while improving local waterways and supporting Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.

Fewer Backups

Reduce the risk of sewer backups and service disruptions.

Cleaner Water

Improve water quality in local streams, rivers & the Bay.

Public Health

Protect public health across homes, neighborhoods & businesses.

Reliable Service

Support reliable long-term service for generations to come.

🌍 Chesapeake Bay Restoration

Blue Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility

A key component of LASA’s system improvements is the ongoing upgrade to the Blue Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility in Washington Boro. These upgrades will improve nutrient removal and support Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.

  • Modernizes treatment processes & improves nitrogen removal
  • Reduces nutrient pollution entering local waterways & the Bay
  • Replaces 50+ year-old core treatment infrastructure
  • Construction began March 2026 — expected completion 2029
Rendering of the upgraded Blue Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility
Blue Rock WRRF, Washington Boro
Funding & Rates

Funding & Rate Information

LASA is funding these improvements through a balanced approach — reserves, bonds, loans, and gradual, phased rate adjustments over time — to keep costs manageable for customers.

A Balanced Funding Approach

Spreading the investment across multiple sources limits the share customers carry through rates.

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Project Timeline

What to Expect & When

2026
Construction begins at Blue Rock WRRF
2027–2028
Major work underway across the system
2029
Blue Rock upgrades complete
Ongoing
10-year capital plan continues
Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LASA investing in system upgrades?+
LASA’s wastewater system was originally constructed between 1965 and 1972, and many components have been in service for more than 50 years. These upgrades are part of a long-term, system-wide investment that builds on improvements made over the past five years and continues through a 10-year capital plan. They modernize aging infrastructure, improve nutrient removal, and support reliable service for more than 125,000 residents and businesses.
Why are these upgrades happening now?+
Delaying these improvements increases the risk of service disruptions, system failures, and impacts to local waterways. By investing now as part of a phased, long-term plan, LASA can proactively upgrade aging infrastructure, keep service reliable, and reduce pollution entering local streams and the Chesapeake Bay — while avoiding more costly emergency repairs in the future.
What improvements are being made?+
LASA’s system includes 944 miles of pipeline, 46 pumping stations, and two treatment plants, treating an average of over 15 million gallons per day. Improvements span treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. Key improvements include:
  • Pump station upgrades to improve reliability and help prevent overflows
  • Pipeline and interceptor improvements to better manage flow
  • Rehabilitation and replacement of aging equipment
A key component is the upgrade to the Blue Rock WRRF, where construction began in March 2026.
How will these upgrades benefit me?+
These upgrades help protect homes and businesses from service disruptions while improving the waterways our community relies on. They will reduce the risk of sewer backups, protect public health, improve water quality in local streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay, and ensure reliable service now and for future generations.
How are these improvements being funded?+
LASA is funding these upgrades through a balanced approach that includes existing revenues, reserves, bonds, and loans. A portion of the funding is supported through gradual rate adjustments over time.
Will this project increase system capacity?+
These upgrades are primarily focused on improving system reliability and environmental performance. While they do not significantly increase permitted capacity at this time, they are essential to maintaining the system’s ability to serve the community. LASA’s current capacity is expected to support the community’s needs for approximately the next 20 years.
Will construction impact my service?+
LASA will work to minimize disruptions during construction, and most customers are not expected to experience impacts to their service. Most work takes place within existing facilities or infrastructure areas, and any necessary updates will be communicated in advance.
What is the Blue Rock Water Resource Recovery Facility?+
The Blue Rock WRRF is LASA’s primary wastewater treatment facility, located in Washington Boro. It treats wastewater from across the service area before it is safely returned to the environment. As part of LASA’s system-wide improvement plan, it is undergoing a major upgrade to modernize treatment processes, improve nutrient removal, and enhance long-term reliability. Construction began in March 2026 and is expected to be completed in 2029.
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Press ReleaseMarch 2026

Construction Begins on Blue Rock WRRF Upgrade

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130 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-299-4843
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