The Evesham Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) presented its 2025 report at a July council meeting.
MUA executive director Jeffrey Booth used a powerpoint to outline highlights.
“In 2025, (the MUA) responded to approximately 900 service incidents,” he noted. “(The MUA) responded to repair 43 water-main breaks, 39 of which the MUA employees completed themselves.”
The presentation showed that the MUA participated in or provided water for a number of township events last year, including the July 4 parade, National Night Out, the annual farmer’s market and the Fallen Hero softball tournament.
Water used last year was calculated to be 1078 mg from MUA sources, 485 mg purchased, 204 mg left in the ground and 48 mg from flushed fire hydrants.
Last year, the authority replaced the sewer main and completed the water main on the western side of Route 70, a job that involved excavating and installing a new primary pipe to replace the broken or aging one that supplies pressurized fresh water.
The MUA also replaced the water main on the Cardinal, Sweetgum Court and and Cottonwood Drive areas of the township. For 2026, it is already replacing the water main for Kings Grant Drive.
“Hopefully that will be completed and paved before the end of September,” Booth said.
The MUA will begin phase one of a project to replace the water main at Cambridge Park, a job that will be completed in three or four phases where the authority feels infrastructure needs to be replaced.
Earlier this year, the MUA closed on a $3.7-million New Jersey Water Bank loan to rehabilitate its existing 2-million-gallon Rocco J. Maiellano Water Tower off Lincoln Drive East. Rehabbing of the water tanks is required by the state.
After it’s emptied, crews then sand blast the tank to smooth rough surfaces, strip any old paint and rust and profile the metal before coating or painting.
“The state mandates that (the MUA) inspect (the water tower) every five years, and they say within 10 to 20 years, it has too be totally rehabbed” Booth explained. “So the tank is completely empty – crew sand blasted completely.”
Booth also said there will be an aerator for the tank to inject air or oxygen into the water. This is commonly used to oxidize and remove contaminants like iron; manganese;and hydrogen sulfide, which causes a “rotten egg” smell. The aerator also circulates water to prevent stagnation and bacterial growth and keep the water fresh.
Booth encouraged residents with questions or concerns regarding water, wastewater, or the MUA’s responsibilities to call (856) 983-1878, ext. 107.
