Downingtown Area Regional Authority (DARA)
6 W. Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown  PA  19335
Phone: (610) 269-4084
Fax: (610) 363-2575
E-mail: daraherb@verizon.net

In 1985, as a result of continuous growth in the region, an Intermunicipal Agreement was signed by the Borough of Downingtown and the Townships of Caln, East Caln, Uwchlan and West Whiteland creating the Downingtown Area Regional Authority (DARA). 

The Downingtown Regional Water Pollution Control Center (DRWPCC) provides Primary, Secondary and Advance Wastewater Treatment to design flow of 7.5 Million Gallons per Day (MGD). Unit processes include: Flow Equalization, Screening and Grit Removal, Primary Sedimentation, Nitrification-Activated Sludge (fine bubble, diffused aeration), Secondary Sedimentation, Mixed-media Filtration, Chlorination and Post-Aeration. The DRWPCC consistently produces effluent with 98+% BOD and 96+% suspended solids removals. Solids handling operations include Gravity Sludge Thickening, Solids Dewatering and Post-Lime Stabilization. The stabilized sludge is beneficially reused by farm land application.

In 1989 the DRWPCC was awarded the Class Two Wastewater Treatment Plant Safety Award by the Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association. It then won the Pennsylvania State Safety Award which was presented by the Water Pollution Control Association of Pennsylvania.

Each term of office is for a five-year period. 

Downingtown Area Regional Authority
Year 2009 Board Members

Officers	Term Expires
Thomas Burke, Chairperson	12/31/2012
Daniel Castaldi, Vice Chairperson	12/31/2011
John Contento, Treasurer	12/31/2009
Ben Valocchi, Asst. Treasurer	12/31/2013
Richard Beidleman, Secretary	12/31/2010
Joseph Drozd, Assistant Secretary	N/A
Herbert Mays, Assistant Secretary	N/A