Press Release

PUC Issues Emergency Order to Address Compliance Issues with Wonderview Water and Sanitary, Columbia County

Published on 3/14/2025

Filed under: Water and Wastewater

PUC Emergency Order Allows Veolia to Take Control and Operate the Troubled Systems

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today issued an emergency order authorizing Veolia Water Pennsylvania Inc. (Veolia) to manage and operate Wonderview Water Inc. and Wonderview Sanitary Facilities (Wonderview Water and Wastewater) and appointing Veolia as a receiver for the water and wastewater systems.

Today’s emergency action by the PUC comes as a result of an unfortunate set of circumstances resulting in the imminent abandonment of the Wonderview Systems by the current owner. The PUC requires jurisdictional utilities to provide adequate, efficient, safe and reasonable service and facilities on a continuing basis.

As receiver, the emergency order directs Veolia to operate Wonderview Water and Wastewater in compliance with all state, federal and local laws and regulations, including the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act – along with maintaining necessary permits, responding to system emergencies, conducting routine maintenance, keeping financial and accounting record, and taking other necessary steps to provide adequate, efficient, safe, and reliable service.

Wonderview Water provides service to approximately 350 customers, while Wonderview Wastewater provides service to 161 customers in Main and Catawissa townships, Columbia County.

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Docket Number: M-2024-3053936

Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov