Pennsylvania American Water Completes Construction on $4 million Water Storage Tank in Jenkins Township
SCRANTON, Pa. (June 24, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water announced the completion of a new one-million-gallon water storage tank in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The new tank is located off Centerpoint Boulevard in the industrial park. Construction on the $4 million water tank began in April 2023.
“Water storage tanks are a critical part of our infrastructure” said Dan Rickard, director of engineering, Pennsylvania American Water. “This tank will provide additional storage capacity to residential and commercial customers, in addition to adequate pressure and fire protection.”
The new tank is located adjacent to two existing 750,000-gallon tanks that service the area. It is one of 63 storage tanks operated by Pennsylvania American Water to supply drinking water to 70 municipalities in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The company expects to fill and bring the tank into service by the beginning of July.
The new tank is one of three new water storage tanks that Pennsylvania American Water is constructing this year across Pennsylvania, along with plans to rehabilitate seven existing tanks, which represents a total investment of approximately $12.8 million.
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 its 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.
Media Contacts
Susan Turcmanovich
External Affairs Manager, Northeast Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water
susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
SCRANTON, Pa. (June 24, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water announced the completion of a new one-million-gallon water storage tank in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The new tank is located off Centerpoint Boulevard in the industrial park. Construction on the $4 million water tank began in April 2023.
“Water storage tanks are a critical part of our infrastructure” said Dan Rickard, director of engineering, Pennsylvania American Water. “This tank will provide additional storage capacity to residential and commercial customers, in addition to adequate pressure and fire protection.”
The new tank is located adjacent to two existing 750,000-gallon tanks that service the area. It is one of 63 storage tanks operated by Pennsylvania American Water to supply drinking water to 70 municipalities in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The company expects to fill and bring the tank into service by the beginning of July.
The new tank is one of three new water storage tanks that Pennsylvania American Water is constructing this year across Pennsylvania, along with plans to rehabilitate seven existing tanks, which represents a total investment of approximately $12.8 million.
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 its 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.
Media Contacts
Susan Turcmanovich
External Affairs Manager, Northeast Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water
susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com