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SCRANTON, Pa. (April 17, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of an upgrade project to replace more than 3,500 feet of water main in the Abington area to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting. The system improvements, which cost more than $970,000, replace water main dating back to the 1960s.
The project, which is scheduled to begin the week of April 21, involves installing new six- and eight-inch ductile iron pipe, replacing smaller diameter water main in following areas:
- Vosburg Lane, Clarks Summit
- Stonybrook Road, Clarks Summit
- Sumner Avenue, South Abington Township
“Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure,” said Zach Frishko, senior supervisor 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.”
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 water main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, along with final restoration and paving, this 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 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.
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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 PA
Pennsylvania American Water
susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com