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Engineering Director Rich Spafford at the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission National Highway facility. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission Marks Century of Change Driven by Tech, Testing

The public utility serves Merchantville, Pennsauken, parts of Camden City and Cherry Hill, and provides oversight of water operations in Collingswood. Director of Engineering Rich Spafford says its independent operation and focus on infrastructure improvements keep rates low and quality high at a time when both challenge operators. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

By Matt Skoufalos | March 3, 2026
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