History
The Authority purchased approximately 29 miles of collection facilities within the Township of Derry from the Hershey Sewerage Company in 1973. Installation of additional sewers during the 1973 project and ongoing Authority extensions and developer installed sewers has increase the collection system to the current size.
Today the Authority owns and operates two wastewater treatment facilities, fourteen wastewater pump stations, four meter stations, and more than 141 miles of sanitary sewers.
The Clearwater Road Wastewater Treatment Facility with a capacity of 5.02 million gallons per day was placed into operation in 1977 and was expanded and upgraded in a project completed in 2005. The facility is located off Hersheypark Drive adjacent to the Swatara Creek. The Southwest Wastewater Treatment Facility with a capacity of 0.6 million gallons per day was brought on line in 1993. This facility is located off Swatara Creek Road in Londonderry Township.
The Derry Township Municipal Authority’s service area presently serves six municipalities and an approximate population of 20,000. The municipalities include the Township of Derry, and portions of Hummelstown Borough and the Townships of South Hanover, Lower Swatara, Londonderry, and Conewago.
Plant Tours
Welcome to the Clearwater Road Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Facility. Wastewater is collected from the Township of Derry as well as portions of Hummelstown Borough and the Townships of South Hanover, Lower Swatara, Londonderry, and Conewago.
Tours can accommodate 15 visitors and last approximately 60 – 90 minutes. You can schedule a tour by contacting the Operations Supervisor by email at jfernsler@dtma.com or by phone at (717) 566-3237 Ext. 323. We also have the Wastewater Treatment processes in detail.
Administrative Items
Find holiday schedules, board meeting dates, and more! If you need important operational information or policies you’ll find it here.
Public Board Meeting Schedule
The Derry Township Municipal Authority will hold its regular monthly board meetings in the Administration Building at 670 Clearwater Road according to the ensuing schedule:
- Monday, January 27, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, February 17, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, March 24, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, April 28, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, May 19, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, June 23, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, July 28, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, August 25, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, September 29, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, October 27, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, November 17, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
- Monday, December 15, 2025 starting at 6:00 pm
Observed Holidays
DTMA Administration Building
Offices are closed on the following observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas
- New Year’s 2023
Hauler Holiday Schedule
Please note that the following schedule will be in effect for the DTMA septage receiving station for the holidays.
- New Year’s Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Good Friday | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Memorial Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Juneteenth | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Independence Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Labor Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Veterans Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Thanksgiving Day | Closed
- Day After Thanksgiving | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Christmas Eve | 7:30 AM until Noon
- Christmas Day | Closed
- New Year’s Day | 7:30 AM until Noon
The administrative office will be closed on these days but an Operator will be on duty to answer any questions you may have. You can reach the Operator by calling 717-576-8268 or in case of an emergency 717- 566-7928.
Board of Directors
DTMA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Derry and serve five- year terms. Authority meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building at 670 Clearwater Road.
| Board Member | Position |
|---|---|
| David Feidt | Chairman |
| Michael Corado | 1st Vice Chairman |
| Carter Wyckoff | 2nd Vice Chairman |
| Ronald Furlan | Secretary |
| Kelly Heffner-Means | Assistant Secretary |
| Robert Cerminara | Treasurer |
| Randy Goss | Assistant Treasurer |
Board of Directors Meeting Information
Management Staff
Our team of experienced leaders focuses on providing reliable, responsive, professional service.
Bill Rehkop
Executive Director
wrehkop@dtma.com
Ext. 318
Kim Bloom
Deputy Director
kbloom@dtma.com
Ext. 301
John Fernsler
Operations Supervisor
jfernsler@dtma.com
Ext. 323
Ken Snyder
Maintenance Supervisor
ksnyder@dtma.com
Ext. 329
Mike Stotler
Collections Systems Supervisor
mstotler@dtma.com
Ext. 311
Dashiell Allis
Laboratory Supervisor
dallis@dtma.com
Ext. 328
Mike Postick
Stormwater Program Manager
mpostick@dtma.com
Ext. 317
Doug Soliday
Administrative Projects Manager
dsoliday@dtma.com
Ext. 310
Colby Brinser
Facilities Director
cbrinser@dtma.com
Ext. 319
Identifying DTMA Employees
Please be alert when someone comes to your door asking for entry to your property. From time to time, individuals may pose as a utility worker to gain access. Customers should verify the identification of all utility employees coming to their homes. DTMA employees drive distinctively marked vehicles with municipal license plates, wear uniforms and always carry a DTMA photo identification card.
Call (717) 566-3237 Ext. 303 when reporting suspicious activities involving DTMA employees or impersonators. Anyone fearing for their safety should call 911.