History

The Authority was incorporated on December 10, 1976, pursuant to the Authorities Act, and ordinances enacted by the governing bodies of the City of Easton (the “City”) and neighboring Boroughs and Townships.  The current incorporating members of the Authority are the City, the Townships of Forks and Palmer, and the Boroughs of Tatamy, West Easton and Wilson, all located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.  Under the Authorities Act, the Authority is empowered to acquire, hold, construct, improve, maintain, operate and lease, as lessor or lessee, sewer systems and sewage treatment works.  The governing body of the Authority is its Board, composed of 12 members who are appointed by the governing bodies of the incorporating municipalities to five-year terms.  The terms of the members of the Authority Board are staggered so that the terms of some but not all of the members expire each year.  Members of the Authority Board may be reappointed.  The Authority Board is responsible for general oversight of the business affairs of the Authority Board implemented by its staff hired by the Board.

Current Board Members

December 7, 2021 Engineering Committee Meeting

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) Engineering Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM, will now be held via video and audio advanced communication using the ZOOM internet application or telephone option, and will not be held in-person. (See Zoom invite below).

The meeting is open to the public. Public participation at the meeting is welcomed.

Please click the link below for the zoom/telephone invitation.

Engineering Committee Zoom Meeting Invite

THE “RAGS” WON’T PASS, BUT THE COSTS WILL

When it comes to “rags” and the sewer system, they don’t mix! They are small, but mighty, and can cause very costly damage to wastewater equipment. The consequences of the damages and repairs will be reflected in your sewer rates.

The reality of what happens when wipes/”rags” are flushed…

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NEXT: December 20, 2021 BOARD MEETING NOTICE

The Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) Board’s regular monthly meetings for the remainder of 2021 will be held on the third Monday of each month, as previously scheduled.  The Board’s meetings start at 6:00 p.m., and are held at the Palmer Library, 1 Weller Place, Easton, Pennsylvania 18045 (located in the Palmer Township Municipal Centre in Palmer Township).

The Board’s meetings are open to the public. Public participation at the meeting is welcomed.

The meetings are held in-person.  From time to time, due to the COVID pandemic, the Board may also utilize the Zoom internet technology application, including telephone option, or other video and audio advanced communication technology (ACT) to conduct the meeting.

Members of the public interested in attending the meeting remotely, should see the Zoom invite below. One or more Authority Board members will always be present at the in-person meeting site to allow access to the meeting, even if remote access to the meeting is also available.

Please click the links below for the full meeting notice, agenda, and zoom invitation.

Board Meeting Notice

Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Zoom Invite

Board Meeting Amended Agenda