BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP

What BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP does

Brighton Township is a second-class township and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, located in Beaver, Beaver County, and serving a residential population in Western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1816 and currently operating with 16 employees from its Municipal Building at 1300 Brighton Road, the township provides the full suite of municipal services expected of a Pennsylvania township: police and fire protection, road maintenance, water and sewer utilities (through two wholly-owned authorities, the Brighton Township Municipal Authority and the Brighton Township Sewage Authority), refuse and recycling collection (contracted to J. Young Refuse), parks and recreation (including Aspen Fields Trail and Two Mile Run Park), planning and zoning, stormwater management (MS4 program), and tax collection.

The township funds its operations through a diversified set of recurring revenue streams: a 2.25-mill real estate tax (combined with Beaver County's 3.67 mills and Beaver Area School District's ~12.99 mills); monthly water base charges of $38.50 and sewer base charges of $44.00 (with excess-usage tiering per 1,000 gallons); a $20.88/month refuse collection fee effective July 1, 2025; a $66 annual stormwater service fee administered by Berkheimer; and a 0.5% share of the 1% earned income tax (the remainder going to the school district). Service distribution occurs through the in-person municipal office, an online bill-payment portal, contracted collection services, and on-site facilities such as the yard waste drop-off site at 1250 Brighton Road. Recent operational initiatives include deployment of the Smart911 emergency notification system (in partnership with PA Rural Water Association and Rave Mobile Safety) and updated municipal office hours effective January 5, 2026.

Brighton Township markets itself as one of Western Pennsylvania's most affluent, beautiful, and serene communities, citing significantly lower property taxes than surrounding areas, proximity to the Borough of Beaver (a Pittsburgh Magazine "top 10 stable great neighborhood"), and access to the Beaver Area School District (a Pittsburgh Business Times "top 10 percent regional district"). Communications with residents occur through the official website (brightontwp.org), a quarterly mailed newsletter, public Board of Supervisors meetings held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, and an X/Twitter presence (@brightontwp). The township has no private ownership, no funding rounds, and no commercial customers — its stakeholder base consists entirely of residents and businesses located within its statutory boundary.

Name

BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP

Legal name

Brighton Township

Website

https://brightontwp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1816

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brighton Township is a second-class Pennsylvania municipality in Beaver County providing police, fire, water, sewer, refuse, parks, and tax collection services to its residential residents, funded by property taxes, water/sewer fees, and earned income tax.

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Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Yard Waste & Outdoor Debris Hauling (HSAKALAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Waste management services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax (Real Estate): Municipal real estate taxes levied at 2.25 mills by Brighton Township, combined with Beaver County (3.67 mills) and Beaver Areas School District (approximately 12.99 mills).
2. Water Service: Monthly water service charges billed jointly by Brighton Township Municipal Authority (BTMA) and Brighton Township Sewage Authority (BTSA). Base charge of $38.50 per month for residential accounts plus excess usage charges.
3. Sewer Service: Monthly sewer service charges at $44.00 base for residential accounts plus excess usage at $11.00 per 1,000 gallons. Meters read quarterly.
4. Refuse Collection: Residential refuse and recycling collection contracted through J. Young Refuse. Effective July 1, 2025, the rate is $20.88 per month.
5. Stormwater Management Fee: Annual stormwater service fee of $66.00 for single residential properties, implemented in 2019 and administered by Berkheimer.
6. Earned Income Tax: 10 mill (1%) tax on gross earnings for employed residents, split between Brighton Township and Beaver Area School District at 0.5% each.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brighton Township is a municipal government entity providing public services to residents of Brighton Township, Pennsylvania, including police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities (through Brighton Township Municipal Authority and Brighton Township Sewage Authority), refuse and recycling collection, parks and recreation, road maintenance, planning and zoning, stormwater management, and tax collection. Services are funded through property taxes, monthly utility charges, refuse fees, and an earned income tax.

Product overview

Brighton Township operates as a Pennsylvania municipal government offering a comprehensive suite of public services rather than a commercial product. Core municipal services include public safety (police, fire, emergency notification via Smart911), utilities (water and sewer services through the Municipal and Sewage Authorities), waste management (refuse/recycling collection and yard waste site), infrastructure (road department, stormwater management), and community services (parks, recreation, and trails). Additional services include planning/zoning, tax collection, and various permits and applications. The township uses third-party platforms for online payments (Citizen Action Center) and specific billing services (Berkheimer for stormwater fees and tax collection).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Municipal police services providing non-emergency law enforcement coverage for the Brighton Township community.
• Fire Department Services Municipal fire department providing emergency response and fire safety services to Brighton Township residents.
• Water and Sewer Services Water supply and sewage treatment services billed monthly by the Brighton Township Municipal Authority and Brighton Township Sewage Authority, with quarterly meter readings. Residential base charges are $38.50/month for water and $44.00/month for sewer with excess usage fees above 12,000 gallons per quarter.
• Refuse and Recycling Collection Residential refuse and recycling collection services provided through contracted hauler J. Young Refuse, with mandatory participation per township ordinance. Effective July 1, 2025, the rate is $20.88 per month.
• Parks and Recreation Parks, trails including Aspen Fields Trail, Two Mile Run Park, and Two Mile Run Extension, and recreational facilities and programs for township residents.
• Planning and Zoning Services Building permits, zoning administration, comprehensive planning, and FEMA floodplain management for development within the township.
• Stormwater Management MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program compliance and annual stormwater service fee collection. Annual fee of $66 for single residential properties, administered by Berkheimer.
• Tax Collection Real estate tax collection for Brighton Township, Beaver Area School District, and Beaver County; earned income tax collection through Berkheimer. Real estate tax levied at 2.25 mills; earned income tax at 1% of gross earnings.
• Road Department Maintenance and management of 75 miles of township roads and related infrastructure.
• Emergency Notification System (Smart911) Emergency mass notification service provided through Smart911 by Rave Mobile Safety, enabling township-wide emergency alerts, road closure notifications, and public information dissemination to registered residents.
• Sewer Deduct Meters Optional separate meter program allowing residents to measure outdoor water usage that does not enter the sanitary sewer system, reducing sewer charges. One-time cost of $350.00.
• Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Year-round yard waste disposal site at 1250 Brighton Road with $15 annual permit (March through February), processing materials into compost and mulch per PA DEP guidelines.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smart911 (Rave Mobile Safety)coreTechnology or IntegrationSmart911 emergency notification system implemented by Brighton Township Municipal Authority. Provides mass emergency notifications via phone calls, able to make hundreds of calls per minute to convey recorded messages. Used for emergency alerts, road closures, and missing persons information.
• PA Rural Water AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered through PA Rural Water Association to provide Smart911 emergency notification services to comply with PA DEP Public Notification Rules.
• J. Young RefusecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted refuse hauler for residential refuse and recycling collection within Brighton Township. Located at 6129 Tuscarawas Road, Industry, PA 15052. Contact: (724) 495-6199.
• BerkheimercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdministers stormwater service fee billing and collection (annual $66.00 fee) and earned income tax collection for Brighton Township. Contact: 1-866-309-6939 for stormwater, 1-866-701-7206 for EIT.
• Beaver County Assessment OfficeminorOthersCounty agency responsible for property assessments that determines real estate tax bills. Contact for assessment verification: 724-770-4480.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Essential Utilities: Water, wastewater, and natural gas utility serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois. Most directly comparable peer given its significant Pennsylvania service territory and regulated water/wastewater business model that mirrors Brighton Township Municipal Authority and Sewage Authority operations.
• Middlesex Water Company: Investor-owned water utility serving New Jersey and Delaware. Comparable as a small regulated water utility with similar operating scale, customer mix (predominantly residential), and water/wastewater service delivery model.
• SJW Group: Water utility holding company serving California, Texas, Connecticut, and Maine. Comparable as a regulated water utility with a similar mid-cap operating profile, though geographically distinct from Brighton's Pennsylvania footprint.
• York Water Company: Investor-owned water utility serving York and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. Comparable as a Pennsylvania-based regulated water utility providing residential water service under a similar operating model to Brighton's water authority.
• Artesian Resources: Water and wastewater utility serving Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Comparable as a small-cap regulated water/wastewater utility in the Mid-Atlantic with similar scale and service model to Brighton Township's authorities.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Second-largest US waste services company providing residential, commercial, recycling, and disposal services. Comparable as a national-scale residential waste hauler in the same category as J. Young Refuse, the contractor Brighton Township uses for refuse collection.
• American Water Works: Largest US water and wastewater utility operating in 14+ states including Pennsylvania (via Pennsylvania American Water). Comparable as a regulated water/wastewater utility but at vastly larger scale than Brighton's authorities and with broader geographic footprint.
• California Water Service Group: Investor-owned water utility serving California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. Comparable as a regulated water utility providing similar water service delivery model, though operating at much larger scale and in different geographies.
• Waste Management: Largest US waste services company providing collection, recycling, and disposal across North America. Comparable as a national-scale waste services provider whose service mix directly mirrors what Brighton Township delivers through its contracted relationship with J. Young Refuse.

Emerging players

• Casella Waste Systems: Regional waste services company serving the Northeastern US with residential and commercial collection, recycling, and disposal. Comparable as a regional-scale waste services provider in the same category as Brighton's contracted refuse operation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brightontwp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brighton-township

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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