Statement regarding COVID-19

Mars Borough Water will continue to flow without interruption. Borough employees are following CDC guidelines in all departments, including the water department. According to the DEP, there is no concern that drinking water may be contaminated (https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater#main-content). Mars Borough is proud to have a Class A Operator, the highest license in Pennsylvania, running our water plant. Should there be any developments we will update the community immediately.

Mars Borough Water Department

In 1903, it was suggested to borough council that the town needed a water system with 26 fire hydrants. There had been several fires in town and the buildings could have been saved if there had been a fire hydrant system.

Having fire hydrants would also reduce fire insurance rates.

On February 21, 1905, the citizens voted to build a municipal-owned water system and increase bounded indebtedness to cover the cost. Council also purchased a plot of ground for a reservoir.

Today our modern water system serves homes, businesses, and fire hydrants. Fees collected from over 600 customers help us to maintain and improve our system.

Excerpts included in this passage are from a history of Mars written by Mayor Lester Kennedy in 1973.

IMPORTANT INFO:

2020 Water Billing Rates and Schedule (PDF)

5 Ways to Pay your Water Bill (PDF)

Water Payment ACH Enrollment Form (PDF)

Water Service Application (PDF)

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Payment Plans

We understand that sometimes money is tight and circumstances can change. If you’re having trouble paying your water bill on time, please contact the Mars Borough Office to set up a payment plan before late fees are added to your account or a shut off notice is issued.

Call 724-625-1858 to discuss your options.