[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING COLUMBIA WATER COMPANY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                              BICENTENNIAL

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2023

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Columbia Water 
Company as they celebrate 200 years of service to Lancaster and York 
Counties.
  Over the past two centuries, water delivery systems have changed 
drastically--but as ground reservoirs have turned into elevated steel 
storage tanks, and wooden pipes into electronic control systems, one 
thing remained constant: the company ensuring that residents of 
Columbia and the surrounding communities had access to clean and safe 
water.
  Incorporated in 1823, Columbia Water has survived a Civil War, a 
Great Recession, Two World Wars, and countless droughts. Nevertheless, 
in a nation defined by its entrepreneurial spirit, this company has 
thrived in a way few others have, serving generations of Lancaster and 
York families, and playing a critical role in helping the community 
prosper. Today, it operates 160 miles of water mains, 9 finished water 
storage tanks, 6 pumping stations, 4 wells, and 11 pressure zones. 
That's a long way from operating just one log reservoir more than 200 
years ago.
  Once again, it is my privilege to congratulate Columbia Water Company 
on the occasion of their bicentennial and thank them for their service 
to residents in my congressional district.

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