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McMurray, Pa. (July 16, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced that construction is underway on two improvement projects totaling $2.6 million that will replace a mile and a half of water main in Washington and Allegheny counties to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting.

"Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure,” said Tiffany Reed, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “We prioritize projects based on several criteria, including the need for larger mains to handle system demands, age of existing pipe and history of main breaks or service interruptions.”

In Peters Township, Washington County, the Waterdam Road project, which started last month, entails company contractors installing new 16-inch ductile iron pipe and replacing aged water mains that were installed in the 1950s and 1990s. The project includes installing water main along Waterdam Road from Galley Road to Saddleclub Drive.

Crews are also installing new eight-inch ductile iron pipe, replacing aged water main that was installed in the 1950s, in Jefferson Hills Borough, Allegheny County, along Collins Avenue from Sixth Street to State Street, and on Sixth Street from Collins Avenue to Dickson Avenue.   

For the Waterdam Road project, crews will work evenings only, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday, and will complete the work by the end of August. Crews will work on the Collins Avenue replacement project on weekdays, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic restrictions will be enforced during both construction projects. The company expects to finish the main installations, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, as well as final restoration and paving, later 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 Organization at 1-800-565-7292.

These infrastructure upgrade projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, they also help 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.  

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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.  

About Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), 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.