Pennsylvania American Water Announces $2.7M+ in Dauphin County System Upgrades
Main replacements in Derry Township and Steelton Borough will improve water service for customers
Mechanicsburg, Pa. (Mar. 3, 2022) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to replace nearly two miles of water main in Dauphin County to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The cost of the system improvements, which replace 10,000 feet of main, some dating back to the early 1900s, is $2,740,000.
Pennsylvania American Water contractors will complete projects in Derry Township and Steelton Borough over the coming months:
- Derry Township: A $1,400,000 project will replace 5,800 feet of aging water main installed in the 1960s-1980s with new 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Limerick Court from Wood Road to Cook Court, Windsor Court, Cook Court, Randall Circle, Highland Road, and Leearden Road from Mine Road to Sand Road. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction.
- Steelton Borough: A $1,340,000 project will replace 4,200 feet of aging water main that was installed in the early 1900s with new 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on South 2nd Street from McKinley Street to R Street, Q Street from South 2nd Street to South 4th Street, South 7th Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street, and South 6th Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction.
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.
These infrastructure upgrade projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, but they also help support the economic health of the communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Through its continued investments, Pennsylvania American Water’s 2021 and 2022 infrastructure upgrade projects will support more than 3,700 jobs each year.
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 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Mechanicsburg, Pa. (Mar. 3, 2022) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to replace nearly two miles of water main in Dauphin County to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The cost of the system improvements, which replace 10,000 feet of main, some dating back to the early 1900s, is $2,740,000.
Pennsylvania American Water contractors will complete projects in Derry Township and Steelton Borough over the coming months:
- Derry Township: A $1,400,000 project will replace 5,800 feet of aging water main installed in the 1960s-1980s with new 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Limerick Court from Wood Road to Cook Court, Windsor Court, Cook Court, Randall Circle, Highland Road, and Leearden Road from Mine Road to Sand Road. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction.
- Steelton Borough: A $1,340,000 project will replace 4,200 feet of aging water main that was installed in the early 1900s with new 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on South 2nd Street from McKinley Street to R Street, Q Street from South 2nd Street to South 4th Street, South 7th Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street, and South 6th Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction.
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.
These infrastructure upgrade projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, but they also help support the economic health of the communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Through its continued investments, Pennsylvania American Water’s 2021 and 2022 infrastructure upgrade projects will support more than 3,700 jobs each year.
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 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.