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Water use cuts reflect Thornburgh drought orders in Delaware County
Delaware County water suppliers show mixed responses to Governor Thornburgh’s drought cuts. Media Water Works reports a 15 percent drop in consumption, while Ridley Creek and Chester Water Authority see no decline as drought persists. Salt front worries persist for Scott Paper Co as authorities monitor fresh water vs saltwater intrusion and potential equipment corrosion.
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Delaware County
Dick Thornburgh
Delaware River
Media Water Works
James Loughran
Ridley Creek
Loughran
Media
Rose Valley
Upper Providence
Middletown
Edgmont
Aston
Chester Water Authority
Peter MacEwen
MacEwen
Jerry Sachhetti
Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
Springton
Newtown Square
Sunday Times
Chester — Scott Paper Co
Bill Ruffin
Trenton
N.J
John Rattie
Delaware River Basin Commission
Chester