DMWA plan to stop fluoride addition delayed

State DEP requires public comment on move; local dentists say health at risk By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The water treatment plant for the Downingtown Municipal Water Authority. Plans to end adding fluoride to the system’s water have been put on hold, pending state Department of Environmental Protection approval. DOWNINGTOWN — A plan to stop adding fluoride to water in the Downingtown...

DMWA plans rate hike to fund repairs

Water Authority plans $15 quarterly increase for the average customer By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times DOWNINGTOWN — Water rates for users of the Downingtown Municipal Water Authority are going to increase in the coming months, as the authority works to pay for badly needed infrastructure improvements. Hank Hamilton, Assistant Treasurer for the DMWA, made a presentation before Borough Council Wednesday...