Pennsylvania American Water Begins $8.2 Million Water Line Upgrade Project in Scranton
More than five miles of pipe to be replaced
SCRANTON, Pa. (March 7, 2024) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a more than $8.2 million project to replace nearly 30,000 feet of water main in the city of Scranton to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The project replaces pipe dating back to the 1890s.
“Continuous investment in our infrastructure allows us to better serve our customers,” said Daniel Rickard, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “Replacing aging pipe helps minimize service interruptions and continue to meet growing demands.”
The project, which started last last month, involves company contractors replacing nearly 30,000 feet of existing smaller diameter pipe with new eight- and 12-inch ductile iron mains along several city streets, including:
- Rundle Street – Main Avenue to dead end
- Watson Street – Main Avenue to dead end
- Maple Street
- Prescott Avenue – Ash Street to William Street
- Cherry Street – Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- Brook Street - Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- East Locust Street - Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- Prospect Avenue – Pittston Avenue to Bergen Court
- Alder Street – Cedar Avenue to Bergen Court
- East Gibson Street – Harrison Avenue to Richter Avenue
- Washburn Street – Hyde Park to Sherman Avenue
- North/South Sherman Avenue – Price Street to Luzerne Street
- North/South Grant Street – Price Street to Washburn Street
- Morris Avenue – Washburn Street to Jackson Street
- Snook Street
- Penn Avenue – Spruce Street to Mulberry Street
- Pittston Avenue – Kane Street to Sanders Street
- Sanders Street - Pittston Avenue to Birney Avenue
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 this summer, with final restoration and paving scheduled for fall.
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.
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 6,500 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.
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.
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SCRANTON, Pa. (March 7, 2024) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a more than $8.2 million project to replace nearly 30,000 feet of water main in the city of Scranton to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The project replaces pipe dating back to the 1890s.
“Continuous investment in our infrastructure allows us to better serve our customers,” said Daniel Rickard, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “Replacing aging pipe helps minimize service interruptions and continue to meet growing demands.”
The project, which started last last month, involves company contractors replacing nearly 30,000 feet of existing smaller diameter pipe with new eight- and 12-inch ductile iron mains along several city streets, including:
- Rundle Street – Main Avenue to dead end
- Watson Street – Main Avenue to dead end
- Maple Street
- Prescott Avenue – Ash Street to William Street
- Cherry Street – Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- Brook Street - Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- East Locust Street - Pittston Avenue to Prospect Avenue
- Prospect Avenue – Pittston Avenue to Bergen Court
- Alder Street – Cedar Avenue to Bergen Court
- East Gibson Street – Harrison Avenue to Richter Avenue
- Washburn Street – Hyde Park to Sherman Avenue
- North/South Sherman Avenue – Price Street to Luzerne Street
- North/South Grant Street – Price Street to Washburn Street
- Morris Avenue – Washburn Street to Jackson Street
- Snook Street
- Penn Avenue – Spruce Street to Mulberry Street
- Pittston Avenue – Kane Street to Sanders Street
- Sanders Street - Pittston Avenue to Birney Avenue
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 this summer, with final restoration and paving scheduled for fall.
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.
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 6,500 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.
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.