LMA News & Alerts
Whispering Knoll - Problem Corrected Notice
Posted
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Community outraged by "significant" wastewater bill increases
Posted
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Notice of Violation - Failure to Complete a Level 2 Assessment TIER_2_PN_FAILURE_TO_COMPLETE_A_LEVEL_2_ASSESSMENT_TRIGGERED_BY_TOTAL_COLIFORM_September_2022.pdf
Application for Employment
Posted
Thursday, April 14, 2022
LMA Act 44 Disclosure Form
Posted
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Rental, utilities assistance program opens for Westmoreland County residents
Posted
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Water Shut-Offs Please be advised that water shut-offs have resumed for all accounts that are past due. If you are unable to pay your bill in full, please contact the Latrobe Municipal Authority office at (724)537-3378 to make payment arrangements. Thank you.
LMA Coronavirus Operations Update Please be advised that the Latrobe Municipal Authority will begin to conduct in-house meter readings, meter replacements/repairs and dye-tests beginning on Monday, May 18th, as Westmoreland County moves to the "Yellow" phase of reopening. All employees will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing while working inside. If a customer is uncomfortable with an employee entering their home, please advise the employee and other arrangements will be attempted. The office will remain closed to the public until further notice. For questions or concerns, please contact the LMA office at (724)537-3378.
Please Flush Wisely https://www.wef.org/news-hub/wef-news/water-sector-request-flush-wisely/
Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater
Posted
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Sewage Rate Increase Set to Take Effect Latrobe Municipal Authority sewage customers will experience an increase sewage rates beginning in fall 2019 (please check back for exact date) as the rate changes previously approved in June of 2017 are implemented. The changes include the addition of an Administration and Operations fee of $6.50/month and an increase in the sewage usage rate from $2.30/1,000 gallons to $2.50/1,000 gallons (approved in June 2017 at $2.75/1,000 gallons but recently reduced). The administration and operations fee has been added to fund operations of the municipal authority’s physical assets including the sewage treatment plant, collection system, equipment and vehicles, and office building. In addition to the rate changes, the minimum usage charge of 15,000 gallons/quarter will be eliminated as customers will now pay for actual usage per 1,000 gallons. The delay in rate change implementation was due to litigation that has subsequently been resolved. Below is an example of the rate change for a customer averaging 4,000 gallons per month. Current Monthly Charges $2.30 X 5 (15,000 gallons minimum quarterly usage charge = 5,000 gallons/month) = $11.50 $1.50 Monthly Lateral Sewer Fee $6.00 Monthly Debt Service Total Monthly Charge: $19.00/month New Monthly Charges $2.50 X 4 Usage Charge ($2.50 per 1,000 gallons; 4,000 gallons usage) = $10.00 $2.00 Lateral Sewer Fee ($2.00 per month) $6.00 Debt Service ($6.00/month) $6.50 Administration and Operations Fee ($6.50/month) Total Quarterly Charge: $24.50/month The Latrobe Municipal Authority recognizes the inconvenience of increasing rates and continues to be committed to having among the most competitive rates in the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, projects mandated by the PA DEP approved Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan will continue to place a financial burden on the Latrobe Municipal Authority as these projects progress. Fiscal prudence will continue to be exercised to the extent possible in order to minimize future increases. * Please note that previous communications indicated rates will change on July 1st, 2019. Although rate changes will NOT take affect at that time, the exact date has not yet been determined. Please check back periodically for updates.
Water Conservation Tips Dear Latrobe Municipal Authority Customers, Please consider viewing "100+ Ways to Conserve Water" at the following link.
Westmoreland County Integrated Water Resources Plan In 2015, the Westmoreland Conservation District (WCD), partnering with the Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development, with the approval of the Westmorealnd County Commissioners, and funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, undertook the process of developing a countywide Integrated Water Resources Plan. The Westmoreland County Integrated Water Resources Plan includes an overview of the county and our water resources, a description of land use impacts on our water resources, the issues and challenges we face, and an action plan to sustain our water resources into the future. Please consider viewing the plan at the following web address:
Latrobe Municipal Authority Notification System The Latrobe Municipal Authority (LMA) has launched a new emergency alert/notification system. The system will only be used to notify customers in the event of major waterline breaks and/or disruptions in service. Customers with phone numbers on file with the LMA may receive automated phone calls from the notification system with the phone number (724)537-3378 listed on your caller ID. Thank you for your patience as we move towards improving our customer alert and notification capabilities.
Alert: Doxo Bill Payment (not affiliated with LMA) Note: Please be advised that the online bill pay service "doxo" is not affiliated with the Latrobe Municipal Authority (LMA). It is advised to submit online bill payments through the LMA's customer portal that can be accessed by clicking on the "New: Pay Online and View Account Information" link on the LMA's homepage (www.LatrobeMA.com). For bill payment questions, please call the Latrobe Municipal Authority at (724)537-3378.