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Projects include replacing the Glenn Avenue Lift Station in Port Vue and rehabilitating a clarifier at the Duquesne Wastewater Treatment Plant
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Nov. 25, 2025) – Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen wastewater service in the McKeesport area. These upgrades will enhance system reliability, improve safety, and help protect the quality of the local drinking water sources.
Construction started in October on the new Glenn Avenue Lift Station in Port Vue. The current station, over 40 years old, is outdated and in a flood-prone zone. The $1.5 million facility upgrade will include emergency power, upgraded electrical systems, and a modern wet well outside the 100-year floodplain. Once operational in early 2026, the old station will be retired.
“These improvements are essential to maintaining reliable service and protecting public health,” said Charles Schultz, manager of McKeesport wastewater operations for Pennsylvania American Water. “By investing in modern infrastructure, we’re ensuring that our systems can meet the needs of customers today and for decades to come.”
In August, Pennsylvania American Water began rehabilitating an original clarifier at the Duquesne Wastewater Treatment Plant, a $1.2 million project replacing outdated systems, repairing concrete, and upgrading piping. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 so work on the second clarifier can begin in 2026.
Pennsylvania American Water is upgrading McKeesport’s wastewater system to better safeguard homes, businesses and local rivers from flooding and pollution caused by heavy rainstorms.
The goal of these improvements is to develop a resilient system capable of handling major storms and treating at least 85% of water flow annually — helping to keep waterways clean and communities healthy.
During the past five years, the company has invested $97 million to upgrade more than 14 miles of wastewater main in the company’s McKeesport District, which serves more than 10,400 customers in McKeesport and Duquesne, Port Vue, Dravosburg, and a portion of West Mifflin. These upgrades strengthen the system and support long-term environmental health.
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 Contact:
Brent Robinson
External Affairs Manager
Pennsylvania American Water
724-263-0625
brent.robinson@amwater.com