The Authority additions to the water system in 2009 was $204,542. The Authority spent $69,045 in water projects and Developers contributed $135,497.

The Authority’s water system is supplied primarily by water purchased from the Erie City Water Authority. In 2009 the Authority purchased 734,452,736 gallons or 96% of it’s water from the Erie City Water Authority. The Authority also operates 1 well to supplement its system. The Authority withdrew 33,010,253 gallons of water from the McDowell well. The system contains approximately 110 miles of waterlines ranging in size from 2 inches to 24 inches in diameter. Water pressure is provided by 9 booster stations, 1 well, and 5 water storage tanks.

The Water Authority office staff consists of 7 full time personnel and 1 part time personnel. The Water Authority also has 2 full time inspectors. This Water Authority staff also administers the Millcreek Township Sewer Authority and shares costs with the Sewer Authority. The Township water and sewer crew of 15 men and equipment operate the water system.

The Authority served 7,075 customers in 2009. Customers purchased a total of 721,835,122 gallons of water and sales were $3,652,658. Fairview Township Water Authority purchased 163,219,012 gallons of water and sales were $447,815 in 2009.

Water loss or unaccounted water reported for 2009 was 5.94% (45,620,623 gallons). The Authority does not meter water used for fire protection or flushing of water mains. Any water loss less than 10% is considered good.