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Missouri American Water Replacing Aged Water Main Beneath Eddie and Park Road

ST. LOUIS (March 19, 2020) – Approximately one mile of water main along Eddie and Park Road from Sappington Rd. to Gravois Rd. is being replaced over the next several weeks ahead of a St. Louis County road project. Missouri American Water will invest $1.5 million to replace 6-inch cast iron water main originally installed in the 1950s with 16-inch ductile iron main.

“This is an excellent example of how we partner with local governments to strategically plan water main replacement projects in a way that minimizes impact to our customers,” said Debbie Dewey, President of Missouri American Water. “In St. Louis County, we have a program that allows us to be more proactive in replacing aged water mains, which helps make this coordination possible. We are committed to working with legislators and key stakeholders so we can attract more capital for these types of planned replacement projects across the state.”

Missouri American Water plans to invest approximately $93 million in 2020 to replace aging water mains in St. Louis County. The company prioritizes sections of pipe that have the highest number and frequency of breaks, and strives to coordinate its work with other stakeholders like local municipalities, St. Louis County, and the Missouri Department of Transportation to maximize resources and minimize inconvenience.

“This stretch of water main along Eddie and Park has a history of breaks, and with St. Louis County planning a road project here, it makes sense for us to replace the main now,” said Missouri American Water Senior Project Engineer Christopher Parrish. “We partnered with the County to replace this aging pipe ahead of their street project so the road is only torn up once, saving money and reducing problems for drivers.”

Streets with ongoing water main replacement projects may face lane restrictions and increased traffic, so travelers are encouraged to find alternate routes where possible.

Work on this project generally will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower-than-normal water pressure. For more information, contact Missouri American Water at 866-430-0820.

Once a main is replaced, contractors for Missouri American Water will construct temporary road patches to allow traffic flow. Permanent road repair, as well as restoration of any other yard and property damage caused by the work, will begin within 90 days of the main’s replacement. This allows for the ground to properly settle so that restoration work is successful. More information about restoration can be found on the Missouri American Water website at: https://amwater.com/moaw/customer-service-billing/do-you-have-property-damage.

Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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