Pennsylvania American Water Announces $10 Million in Washington County Water System Upgrades
Construction has begun on nearly five miles of water main to be replaced this spring
McMurray, Pa. (March 10, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $10 million improvement projects that will replace 4.8 miles of water main in Washington and Allegheny counties to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting.
“Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure,” said Tiffany Reed, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “We prioritize projects based on number of criteria, including the need for larger mains to handle system demands, age of existing pipe and history of main breaks or service interruptions.”
During the projects, including several that started this week, company contractors will install new ductile iron pipes, replacing aged water mains in the following municipalities, including:
Washington City
- West Prospect Ave. (from South Main to Acheson Ave.)
- South Main St. (from Park Steet to Stokely St.)
- Stokely St. (from Sount Main St. to Acheson Ave.)
- Acheson Ave. (from Dewey Ave. to Redstone Lane.)
- North Lincoln Ave. (from Beau St. to Highland Ave.)
- Murtland Ave. (from Locus St. to Ridge Ave.)
- Kennedy Ave. (from Murtland Ave. to dead end.)
- North Franklin Ave. (from Hall St. to Church St.)
Peters Township
- Pinewood Drive (from Laurel Drive to Maplewood Drive.)
- Squire Lane (from Canterberry Lane to Lakeview Drive.)
Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County
- Blythedale Road (from Offshore Drive to 1700 Blythedale Rd.)
North Strabane Township
- McClelland Road (from Demer Boulevard to Anderson Drive.)
- Greenwood Drive (from Weavertown Rd. to House #255.)
- Blue Jay Drive (from Galley Rd. to Fair Meadows Drive.)
- Locust Ave. (from Garden St. to Locust Circle.)
Glassport Borough, Allegheny County
- Indiana Ave. (from fifth Ave. to Broadway Ave.)
- Monongahela Ave. (from Ohio Ave. to fourth St.)
Monongahela City
- Second St. (from State Route 88 to Union St.)
Crews will work on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, along with final restoration and paving, later this summer.
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 more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.
This infrastructure upgrade project is not only an important investment in public health and safety, it also helps support the economic health of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $675 million in 2024 alone to improve our water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 10,125 jobs through these continued investments.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.
Media Contacts
Brent Robinson
External Affairs Manager, Western PA
Pennsylvania American Water
brent.robinson@amwater.com
McMurray, Pa. (March 10, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $10 million improvement projects that will replace 4.8 miles of water main in Washington and Allegheny counties to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting.
“Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure,” said Tiffany Reed, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “We prioritize projects based on number of criteria, including the need for larger mains to handle system demands, age of existing pipe and history of main breaks or service interruptions.”
During the projects, including several that started this week, company contractors will install new ductile iron pipes, replacing aged water mains in the following municipalities, including:
Washington City
- West Prospect Ave. (from South Main to Acheson Ave.)
- South Main St. (from Park Steet to Stokely St.)
- Stokely St. (from Sount Main St. to Acheson Ave.)
- Acheson Ave. (from Dewey Ave. to Redstone Lane.)
- North Lincoln Ave. (from Beau St. to Highland Ave.)
- Murtland Ave. (from Locus St. to Ridge Ave.)
- Kennedy Ave. (from Murtland Ave. to dead end.)
- North Franklin Ave. (from Hall St. to Church St.)
Peters Township
- Pinewood Drive (from Laurel Drive to Maplewood Drive.)
- Squire Lane (from Canterberry Lane to Lakeview Drive.)
Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County
- Blythedale Road (from Offshore Drive to 1700 Blythedale Rd.)
North Strabane Township
- McClelland Road (from Demer Boulevard to Anderson Drive.)
- Greenwood Drive (from Weavertown Rd. to House #255.)
- Blue Jay Drive (from Galley Rd. to Fair Meadows Drive.)
- Locust Ave. (from Garden St. to Locust Circle.)
Glassport Borough, Allegheny County
- Indiana Ave. (from fifth Ave. to Broadway Ave.)
- Monongahela Ave. (from Ohio Ave. to fourth St.)
Monongahela City
- Second St. (from State Route 88 to Union St.)
Crews will work on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, along with final restoration and paving, later this summer.
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 more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.
This infrastructure upgrade project is not only an important investment in public health and safety, it also helps support the economic health of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $675 million in 2024 alone to improve our water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 10,125 jobs through these continued investments.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.
Media Contacts
Brent Robinson
External Affairs Manager, Western PA
Pennsylvania American Water
brent.robinson@amwater.com