The Authority owns and operates two impounding dams, one on Cabin Creek and the other on Beaver Creek. We also have a raw water pumping station at the confluence of Greenbranch Stream and the Susquehanna River which is utilized during drought conditions. Under normal conditions, the primary source of raw water is Cabin Creek. Under high demand conditions a combination of Cabin Creek and Beaver Creek is utilized and, under drought conditions it may become necessary to draw water from all three sources. In 1988, a new treatment plant was constructed at Cabin Creek, replacing the 1925 plant at the same location.
All raw water passes through the treatment plant for purification.
The treatment process consists of aeration, oxidation, coagulation, clarification, filtration, corrosion control, disinfection and fluoridation. Upon completion of the treatment process, the purified water is pumped into the distribution system. The Red Lion Municipal Authority supplies water to Red Lion Borough, portions of Windsor Township and York Township. In addition to the Red Lion Water System, Red Lion Municipal Authority provides all the water to Windsor Borough Authority, and Dallastown-Yoe Water Authority. Windsor Borough Authority owns and operates a distribution system which serves Windsor Borough.