Authorities on Air
Authorities on Air is the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), featuring real conversations with the people behind public service. From drinking water and wastewater to solid waste, recycling and beyond, we explore how municipal authorities—and the professionals who support them—deliver essential services and strengthen communities across Pennsylvania.
Authorities on Air
Latest Episodes
Built on Trust: The Engineer-Authority Relationship
What does it take to keep water and wastewater systems running safely and reliably every day? A lot of the work happens out of sight, and behind it is often a close working relationship between a municipal authority and its engineer.In t...
Live from the PMAA Awards Banquet
Recorded live just before the Awards Banquet at PMAA’s 83rd Annual Conference in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this special episode of Authorities on Air captures the energy, friendships and excitement of one of the conference’s most...
Live from the PMAA Welcome Reception
Step inside the Welcome Reception at PMAA’s 83rd Annual Conference in Bethlehem for a special episode of Authorities on Air recorded live from Wind Creek.With the microphones open and the reception happening all around us...
Two Seats at the Same Table: How Authorities and Solicitors Work Together
Municipal authorities make important decisions every day, and having the right professionals at the table can make all the difference.In this episode of Authorities on Air, Sharon Purnell, Manager of Hamilton Township Municip...
Tapping Into Customer Service at Pittsburgh Water
When most people think about water service, they may think about turning on the tap, paying a bill, or calling when something goes wrong. But behind every bill, every service question, and every customer interaction is a team of people working ...
