$1.775 Million Water Line Upgrade in Lower Allen Township Begins
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (August 7, 2020) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to install a large section of new water main in Lower Allen Township. The cost of the project is approximately $1,775,000 and will improve water service reliability and fire protection for area residents and businesses.
Beginning approximately August 7, crews will install nearly 6,300 feet of new 16-inch ductile iron water main on Lisburn Road between Shetter Lane and Stone Gate Circle. Several new hydrants will also be installed along the route. Construction will conclude in October and final paving restoration is scheduled for this fall, weather permitting.
Crews will work between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists are urged to give themselves extra time and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone. During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure. 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/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (August 7, 2020) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to install a large section of new water main in Lower Allen Township. The cost of the project is approximately $1,775,000 and will improve water service reliability and fire protection for area residents and businesses.
Beginning approximately August 7, crews will install nearly 6,300 feet of new 16-inch ductile iron water main on Lisburn Road between Shetter Lane and Stone Gate Circle. Several new hydrants will also be installed along the route. Construction will conclude in October and final paving restoration is scheduled for this fall, weather permitting.
Crews will work between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists are urged to give themselves extra time and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone. During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure. 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/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.