Relocating to Harveys Lake (18618) offers incredible waterfront living, but setting up a new household requires navigating local utility providers. With significant changes coming to municipal services in 2027, establishing your utility accounts early prevents service interruptions. Here is the complete breakdown of electricity, water, internet, and the upcoming free-market trash collection transition for your new home.
Electricity: UGI Utilities & Deregulation
Pennsylvania operates on a deregulated energy market, meaning you have choices for your power supply.
- Default Distributor: UGI Utilities owns the infrastructure, maintains the lines, and responds to outages around the lake.
- Supplier Choice: While UGI delivers the power, you can shop for competitive residential electricity rates through providers like Constellation Energy, Direct Energy, or WGL Energy via the PA Power Switch program.
Water & Sewer: General Municipal Authority
Most properties around the 9-mile lake connect to the public sewer system to protect the lake’s water quality and aquatic life.
- Provider: General Municipal Authority of Harveys Lake (HLBMA).
- Location: 4875 Memorial Hwy, Ste 1, Harveys Lake, PA 18618.
- Contact: 570-639-3300.
- Account Setup: New residents must contact the authority directly to transfer water and sewer billing into their names, ideally before closing on a property.
Internet & Cable: High-Speed Fiber Options
Working remotely from the lake is fully supported by robust local infrastructure. Your exact options may vary slightly based on your location off Route 415 or Lakeside Drive.
- Frontier Fiber: Offers the fastest symmetrical speeds (up to 7000 Mbps) covering 99% of the borough.
- Xfinity: Provides reliable high-speed cable internet (up to 2000 Mbps) alongside comprehensive TV and streaming packages.
- Alternatives: 5G Home Internet options from T-Mobile and EarthLink are also available depending on your exact elevation and tree cover.
Trash & Recycling: The 1/1/2027 Free-Market Transition
The most significant change for Harveys Lake homeowners is the transition to a free-market waste collection system starting January 1, 2027. The borough will no longer mandate a single municipal provider, giving you the freedom to choose your own private waste hauler.
As a company headquartered right here in Harveys Lake, Prestige Disposal is actively accepting pre-registrations to ensure new and existing residents experience zero service interruptions when the borough contract expires.
- Pre-Registration Rate Lock: Secure your route placement now to lock in our flat-rate residential pricing: $25/month for a 65-gallon cart or $30/month for a 95-gallon cart. Recycling is just $15 per month extra for a 96 gallon recycling cart. We operate month-to-month with no long-term contracts.
- Included Equipment: Every account receives a durable, wheeled trash tote with a heavy-duty lid—essential for deterring local wildlife like black bears and raccoons.
- Free Bulk Dropoff: Active residential customers get exclusive access to our free monthly bulk drop-off service. This is ideal for disposing of old lake house furniture, mattresses, or boathouse renovation debris without paying extra landfill fees.
Secure your 2027 route placement today before the transition deadline. Call 484-658-3333 to speak with Katie, or visit prestigedisposalnepa.com to pre-register your Harveys Lake address.
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- Sign Up Online below or call us at 484-658-3333.
- Select your cart size (65 gallon or 95 gallon)
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