(The photo above shows a water sample given to Beaver County Radio by an Industry resident)
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio News Director. Published March 29, 2023 7:24 A.M.  

(Industry, PA) Residents attended an Industry Borough Municipal Authority meeting Tuesday evening to voice their frustrations with ongoing water quality issues. Notable issues brought up during the public session were elevated manganese levels that have not been corrected, as well as low water pressure issues.

As public comments began, it was noted that there was a discrepancy over public testimonies following the last meeting, with only one testimony out of multiple being accounted for in the minutes. The disrepair of a building at one of the tanks was questioned and the authority said it was struck by a tree and they are working on it. Residents claim the roof has been falling in for a year now. More than one resident inquired if they could be removed from the public water to utilize well water instead, and the authority informed them they didn’t think that was possible, and even if so, they would still have to pay fees to the water authority regardless.

Audio of the well water discussion:

The authority stated all of their tanks have been flushed and they are awaiting reports back on the results. They also advised that they have a list of properties to be checked for water issues and said they are working diligently to do solve any issues, acknowledging they were aware of an ongoing manganese issue. A meter shortage is said to be delaying the process with an estimated 4 to 6 week wait time. The water authority also advised that they are currently short staffed and are in the process of interviewing and hiring.

At one point the meeting got heated with the police nearly being called to remove a resident after he brought up additional comments outside of his 5 minute time frame.

Audio of the altercation:

Residents say they just want action taken to fix these problems, and they’re tired of waiting. Beaver County Radio was provided with a sample of a residents water which is nearly black in color and filled with sediment. The issues started in October.

Damaged roof at tank site on Engle Road in Industry (submitted by Industry resident):

Industry Borough Municipal Authority Sign (Curtis Walsh):