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Planned work will strengthen reliability and support future growth in the State Route 19 corridor
LANCASTER, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water announced that approximately 380 customers in Lancaster Township, Butler County, will experience a temporary water service interruption beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 13. Service is expected to be restored by 5 p.m. that day.
The planned outage will allow crews to complete critical work along State Route 19, including installing a new water service connection for a development project and two inline valves that will enhance the reliability, resiliency and flexibility of the water system.
Customers are encouraged to prepare by storing water in advance for essential needs during the interruption. Once service is restored, customers might experience temporarily cloudy or discolored water. If discoloration occurs, it is recommended to let water run for three to five minutes until water runs clear. Pennsylvania American Water crews will work as safely and efficiently as possible to complete the work and restore service as quickly as possible.
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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 with approximately 1,200 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people.
Media Contact:
Allison Centofanti
External Affairs Specialist
724-714-6866
allison.centofanti@amwater.com