New Jersey American Water Invests $1.7 Million in Linwood Infrastructure
New Jersey American Water Invests $1.7 Million in Linwood Infrastructure
CAMDEN, N.J. – MAR. 4, 2020 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,900 feet of aging 8-inch water main in Linwood beginning next week. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed in the 1910s, with new ductile iron main along Shore Road from Dee Drive to East Monroe Avenue. The project also includes replacing five fire hydrants and 48 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route.
This $1.7 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors Inc., will begin work on or about March 9 and expects to finish by the end of June, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in the fall of 2020.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey 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 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
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.
Media Contact:
Denise Venuti Free
Director of Communications and External Affairs
856-955-4874
Denise.Free@amwater.com
New Jersey American Water Invests $1.7 Million in Linwood Infrastructure
CAMDEN, N.J. – MAR. 4, 2020 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,900 feet of aging 8-inch water main in Linwood beginning next week. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed in the 1910s, with new ductile iron main along Shore Road from Dee Drive to East Monroe Avenue. The project also includes replacing five fire hydrants and 48 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route.
This $1.7 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors Inc., will begin work on or about March 9 and expects to finish by the end of June, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in the fall of 2020.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey 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 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
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.
Media Contact:
Denise Venuti Free
Director of Communications and External Affairs
856-955-4874
Denise.Free@amwater.com