Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Water Treatment Provider in Northampton, PA
Nbma Filtration Plant has been providing essential water services to the communities of Northampton and surrounding areas since 1940. Our infrastructure includes 200 miles of pipeline, over 1,000 fire hydrants, and two surface water sources that deliver an average of 3.5 million gallons of water daily to approximately 50,000 residents. We maintain rigorous compliance with EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulations through continuous monitoring and triennial lead testing to ensure water safety. Our dedicated team of professionals operates 24/7 emergency services and maintains transparent communication through public records and community outreach programs. With 16,000 service connections, including 14,000 residential accounts, we prioritize infrastructure modernization through initiatives like our Service Line Inventory program to identify and replace lead pipes.Our board meetings are held monthly at our headquarters, where we maintain regular business hours for customer service and administrative operations. We offer multiple payment options and provide detailed water quality reports to ensure accountability to our customers. Through our Hydrant Flushing Program, we maintain system efficiency while addressing temporary water quality changes. Our consulting partnerships with Gannett Fleming, Inc. and Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits, LLP ensure professional engineering and financial oversight. With over 80 years of service, we remain committed to delivering safe, reliable water while adapting to environmental challenges like drought conditions through conservation initiatives.
Services
Water Treatment
Water Quality Reports
Lead Testing
Hydrant Flushing
Payment Processing
Open Records Access
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We have 80+ years of experience serving Northampton County communities
- Our system includes 200 miles of pipeline and 1,000+ fire hydrants
- We maintain EPA and PA DEP regulatory compliance through continuous monitoring
- Our 24/7 emergency services ensure rapid response to water system issues
- We provide transparent public access to water quality reports and records
What people say
Reliable service
Responsive staff
Clear communication
Regular updates
Emergency availability
Services
Water Treatment
Our water treatment operations deliver safe, potable water through two surface sources including the Lehigh River. We maintain strict EPA standards with continuous monitoring and triennial testing programs. Our treatment plant staff ensures consistent water quality for 16,000 service connections across six municipalities.
Lead Testing
We conduct mandatory lead testing programs to identify potential lead service lines. Our Service Line Inventory program classifies pipes as lead, non-lead, or unknown status. Customers receive guidance for addressing galvanized or lead-status unknown lines in their properties.
Hydrant Flushing
Our annual hydrant flushing program maintains water system efficiency by removing sediment buildup. Crews operate Sunday-Thursday nights from 10 PM-6 AM across service areas. Temporary water cloudiness during flushing periods is normal but resolves quickly when running cold water.
Water Quality Reports
We provide comprehensive water quality reports detailing treatment processes, testing results, and regulatory compliance. Reports include information about seasonal taste/odor issues and drought management strategies. All data meets EPA and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements.
Open Records
Our open records program provides public access to municipal authority documents under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Customers can request records through our Open Records Officer during regular business hours. We maintain transparency through meeting agendas, minutes, and financial disclosures.
People
Gerald J. Deily
Chairman of the Board
Gerald J. Deily leads the board of directors with extensive experience in municipal governance. He oversees strategic planning and policy development for the authority's water service operations across six communities.
Stephen J. Kerbacher
General Manager
Stephen J. Kerbacher manages daily operations as General Manager with responsibility for system maintenance and emergency response. He serves as the authority's Open Records Officer and primary administrative contact.
Martin J. Hozza
Water Treatment Plant Manager
Martin J. Hozza supervises water treatment operations with technical expertise in purification processes. He ensures compliance with environmental regulations and maintains quality standards for the system's 3.5 million daily gallons.
Michael C. Bodnar
Operations Manager
Michael C. Bodnar oversees distribution system operations and infrastructure maintenance. He coordinates field crews for pipeline repairs, meter readings, and emergency service calls across the service territory.
Scott R. Steirer
Solicitor
Scott R. Steirer provides legal counsel for the municipal authority's operations and regulatory compliance. He advises on contractual matters and ensures adherence to state and federal water service regulations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Northampton Borough, North Catasauqua, Allen Township, Coplay, Whitehall Township, and North Whitehall Township across Northampton and Lehigh Counties.
How do I report a water emergency?
Call our 24/7 emergency line at 610-262-6711 for urgent water system issues outside regular business hours.
What payment options are available?
We accept in-person payments at our office, mailed checks, and online payments through our website's billing portal.
How often do you test water quality?
We conduct mandatory water quality testing triennially as required by EPA regulations, with continuous monitoring between tests.
What causes water discoloration?
Temporary cloudiness occurs during hydrant flushing programs. Running cold water until clear resolves this aesthetic issue that doesn't affect safety.
