Cecil Township Municipal Authority

What Cecil Township Municipal Authority does

Cecil Township Municipal Authority (CTMA) is a Pennsylvania municipal wastewater utility authority established on May 5, 1966 by township Ordinance 4-1966 and operating under a state charter extended to December 1, 2053 under Act 22 of 2001. It is headquartered at 375 Southpointe Blvd, Suite 430, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, with a staff of 7 employees and is governed by a five-member volunteer board appointed by the Cecil Township Board of Supervisors. Day-to-day operations are led by Authority Manager Michael Zrenchak and Business Manager Shana Durig.

CTMA owns and operates three wastewater treatment plants (Lawrence, Cherrybrook, and Millers Run) and seven pumping stations serving five service districts within Cecil Township: Lawrence, Brush Run, Cherrybrook, Southpointe, and Millers Run. The Authority's technology stack consists of conventional municipal wastewater collection, treatment, and conveyance infrastructure, supplemented by an Invoice Cloud-powered web payment portal and automated phone payment service. The Authority is currently constructing the Village of Lawrence Sewage Facilities Project, which includes a new wastewater treatment plant, conversion of the existing Teodori plant into a lift station, and a new collection system to serve 288 additional customers.

Revenue is generated through monthly wastewater service charges (residential minimum of $34 plus $8.50 per thousand gallons of consumption; commercial billed via equivalent commercial units), one-time tap-in fees that vary by district (ranging from $2,700 to $6,800 for residential connections), a $10/month debt service fee for Millers Run customers, and ancillary fees for dye testing, lien letters, and deduction meter readings. CTMA also enforces mandatory sewer connection requirements on properties within its service territory and serves as billing and collecting agent for wastewater charges based on PA-American Water Company meter readings. Customers include residential property owners, commercial enterprises in Teodori Business Park and Southpointe, and developers seeking new connections.

Name

Cecil Township Municipal Authority

Legal name

Cecil Township Municipal Authority

Website

https://ctmaonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cecil Township Municipal Authority is a Pennsylvania municipal wastewater utility operating three treatment plants, seven pumping stations, and five service districts within Cecil Township, serving residential and commercial customers with mandatory sewer connections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Wastewater Utility Services

NAICS

Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) (EUANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Municipal wastewater utility
• Sewer collection services
• Wastewater treatment plant
• Sewer connection services
• Sewage disposal authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Canonsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wastewater Service Charges: Monthly service charges based on water consumption. Residential customers pay a $34.00 minimum service charge plus $8.50 per thousand gallons. Commercial customers pay based on equivalent commercial units calculated from yearly consumption patterns.
2. Tap-in Fees: One-time connection fees varying by district: Lawrence District $4,500 residential and non-residential; Brush Run and Cherrybrook Districts $2,700 residential; Southpointe District $2,700; Millers Run District $6,800. Additional charges apply for non-residential customers based on BOD loading.
3. Debt Service Fee: Monthly $10.00 charge for Millers Run customers to cover principal and interest on bond issues used to construct the Millers Run System
4. Dye Test and Lien Letter Services: Fees for dye testing and lien letters required for property sales: $30 for lien letter, $100 residential dye test, $125 dye test with authority-supplied water, $250 commercial dye test, with additional fees for expedited service
5. Deduction Meter Reading Fee: Annual $25.00 fee for reading deduction meters that measure water not entering the sanitary sewer system

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cecil Township Municipal Authority is a municipal wastewater utility that collects, treats, and disposes of sanitary sewage for residential and commercial properties within Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. The Authority owns and operates three wastewater treatment plants (Lawrence, Cherrybrook, and Millers Run), seven pumping stations, and a sewer collection system spanning five service districts, complemented by tap-in/connection services, dye testing, a deduction meter program, and an online customer payment portal.

Product overview

Cecil Township Municipal Authority operates as a municipal wastewater utility providing a unified portfolio of wastewater treatment and sewer services across Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. The organization owns and operates three wastewater treatment plants (Lawrence, Cherrybrook, and Millers Run) and seven pumping stations serving five service districts. Beyond core wastewater treatment and collection services, CTMA offers customer-facing services including an online payment portal for bill management, dye testing for property transactions, tap-in/connection services, and a deduction meter program. The Authority is currently expanding its infrastructure through the Village of Lawrence Sewer Project, which will add a new treatment plant and serve 288 additional customers. The service model combines utility operations with administrative services (billing, customer support) delivered through both digital and phone channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wastewater Treatment Services Sanitary sewer collection, treatment, and disposal services operated by the Authority through three wastewater treatment plants (Lawrence, Cherrybrook, Millers Run) and seven pumping stations serving residential and commercial customers across Cecil Township, Pennsylvania.
• Sewer Collection System Sanitary sewer collection infrastructure maintained and operated across five service districts: Lawrence, Brush Run, Cherrybrook, Southpointe, and Millers Run, conveying wastewater from customer properties to the Authority's treatment plants.
• Tap-in / Sewer Connection Services Residential and commercial sewer connection services with district-specific tap-in fees, application processing, and inspection for new sewer connections. Lawrence District $4,500 residential and non-residential; Brush Run and Cherrybrook Districts $2,700 residential; Southpointe District $2,700 residential; Millers Run District $6,800 residential. Additional BOD-based charges apply for non-residential customers.
• Dye Testing and Lien Letter Services Dye testing verifies sewer connections for property sales; lien letters confirm CTMA account status. Fees: $30 lien letter, $100 residential dye test, $125 dye test with authority-supplied water, $250 commercial dye test; expedited service available ($75 expedited lien letter within 48 hours; $200 expedited residential or $300 expedited commercial dye test within 10 days); $25 failure-to-show fee. Dye test certification is valid for one year from test date.
• Deduction Meter Program Program allowing CTMA customers to install a deduction meter to measure water that does not enter the sanitary sewer system (outdoor use for lawns, gardens, vehicles, swimming pools), with annual reading and a $25.00 fee to cover administrative costs; usage is credited against wastewater charges.
• Customer Payment Portal Online web portal hosted on Invoice Cloud (https://www3.invoicecloud.com/ceciltownshippa) plus an automated phone payment service at 1-855-948-1815 enabling customers to check account balances, pay bills via credit card (limit $300, $2.95 convenience fee) or e-check (no dollar limit, $1.95 convenience fee), enroll in paperless billing, set up payment reminders, and configure ACH recurring debit.
• Village of Lawrence Sanitary Sewer System New sanitary sewer infrastructure project providing sewer conveyance and disposal for Village of Lawrence residents in Cecil Township, replacing antiquated wildcat sewer systems that discharged untreated sewage to surface waters and Chartiers Creek. Includes construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, conversion of the existing Teodori WTP into a lift station, and a new collection system. Construction commenced June 2023 with expected completion in late 2024 / early 2025, adding 288 new customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 288 new customers will be served upon completion of Village of Lawrence project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LSSE Civil Engineers and SurveyorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting engineers for the Cecil Township Municipal Authority. Provide engineering and surveying services for sewage facilities projects and infrastructure planning.
• PA-American Water CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationMeter reading data provider. The Authority's sewer bills are based on PA-American Water Company meter readings, integrating with their water measurement infrastructure for billing purposes.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegulatory partner that has issued the Water Quality Management Permit for the Lawrence Sewage Facilities Project. The project is being implemented under an ACT 537 plan approved by the State.
• Cecil TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent municipality. The Authority was established by township Ordinance 4-1966 and the Board of Supervisors appoints the five-member board of directors. The Township and Authority jointly adopted the ACT 537 plan for the Lawrence project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority: Regional municipal water and wastewater authority serving the City of Pittsburgh. Larger-scale Pennsylvania peer operating under the same Municipal Authority Act framework with comparable regulatory and operational model.
• Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN): Municipal authority providing regional wastewater treatment for 83 communities in the Pittsburgh region including portions of Cecil Township's downstream watershed. Largest comparable wastewater authority in CTMA's geographic area.
• Pennsylvania American Water: Investor-owned water and wastewater utility operating across Pennsylvania. Already a key data integration partner for CTMA's billing, and a broader-market incumbent with similar regulated utility economics.
• Aqua Pennsylvania (Essential Utilities): Subsidiary of Essential Utilities providing water and wastewater service across Pennsylvania including numerous small community and township systems. Operates as a regulated utility in CTMA's same regulatory environment.
• Veolia Water Pennsylvania: Veolia operates and maintains municipal wastewater and water systems across Pennsylvania under contract. Comparable operating model for CTMA's three WWTPs and seven pump stations at municipal scale.

Regional players

• Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County: Adjacent Pennsylvania municipal water and wastewater authority serving Westmoreland County. Similar small-to-mid-scale municipal authority structure under the same Pennsylvania regulatory framework.
• Washington County Authority (multiple): Various municipal authorities operating within Washington County, PA (Cecil Township's home county). Closest geographic peers operating under identical state regulatory framework and similar township-scale service models.
• Canonsburg Borough Municipal Authority: Municipal authority serving the adjacent Borough of Canonsburg, within the same county and operating under the same Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Act. Closest direct township/borough-scale peer for benchmarking rates, services, and capex programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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