Cambria Somerset Authority

Cambria Somerset Authority in Cambria and Somerset Counties, Providing high quality, low-cost water, we also create diverse recreation opportunities.

Water & Sewage Companies-Utility The Manager of Cambria Somerset Authority is EARL WADDELL Business classifications
SIC (US 1987) : The Manufacturers Water Company (MWCO), a subsidiary of Cambria Ironworks and, most recently, the Bethlehem Steel Corporation (Bethlehem), was formed in February 1900 for the purpose of furnishing water to industrial plants in Johnstown, PA. In early 1997, Bethlehem Steel Corporation announced that MWCO was for sale.
Soon after the announcement of the sale by Bethlehem of MWCO, the Boards of Commissioners of Somerset and Cambria Counties initiated a process to determine if there was public support for the acquisition of MWCO. To accomplish the analysis of sale, the joint County Commissioners contracted with the Southern Alleghenies Conservancy (SAC) to perform a public acquisition feasibility study. The results of an extensive public participation process concluded support for acquisition of MWCO.
The Boards of Commissioners of Cambria and Somerset Counties came together in 1999 to form the Cambria Somerset Authority (CSA) to purchase and operate the land and water properties formerly owned by the MWCO.
The official transfer of ownership was completed in August, 2000. CSA is a municipal authority guided by an 8-member board, with Cambria and Somerset Counties each appointing four members.