$1.8 Million Water Line Replacement Project Announced in Old Forge
Project to replace PVC pipe installed in 1975
SCRANTON, Pa. (March 8, 2022) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $1.8 million project to replace more than 6,600 feet of water main in Old Forge to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The project replaces polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe that was installed in 1975.
Starting this week, company contractors will begin installing new eight-inch ductile iron pipe, replacing smaller diameter pipe along Edgewood Drive, Stonehill Road, and Sonny Drive. Crews will work weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the water main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, by June with final restoration and paving to start in August.
This infrastructure upgrade project is not only an important investment in public health and safety, it also helps support the economic health of the communities we serve. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Through our continued investments, Pennsylvania American Water’s 2021 and 2022 infrastructure upgrade projects will support more than 3,700 jobs each year. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $373 million in 2021 alone to improve our water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems.
During construction, customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences. For our customers’ safety and the safety of our employees, we ask that members of the public do not approach our employees or contractors. For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.
Pennsylvania 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 wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people. For more information, visit www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com and follow Pennsylvania American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
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SCRANTON, Pa. (March 8, 2022) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $1.8 million project to replace more than 6,600 feet of water main in Old Forge to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The project replaces polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe that was installed in 1975.
Starting this week, company contractors will begin installing new eight-inch ductile iron pipe, replacing smaller diameter pipe along Edgewood Drive, Stonehill Road, and Sonny Drive. Crews will work weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the water main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, by June with final restoration and paving to start in August.
This infrastructure upgrade project is not only an important investment in public health and safety, it also helps support the economic health of the communities we serve. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Through our continued investments, Pennsylvania American Water’s 2021 and 2022 infrastructure upgrade projects will support more than 3,700 jobs each year. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $373 million in 2021 alone to improve our water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems.
During construction, customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences. For our customers’ safety and the safety of our employees, we ask that members of the public do not approach our employees or contractors. For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.
Pennsylvania 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 wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people. For more information, visit www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com and follow Pennsylvania American Water on Twitter and Facebook.