Pennsylvania American Water has announced a series of water infrastructure projects totaling more than $6 million across four municipalities in Pennsylvania. The upgrades include water main replacements and lead service line removal, aimed at improving system reliability, reducing service disruptions, and enhancing public health protection.
In Steelton (Dauphin County), the company is investing $522,000 to replace over 2,200 feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main, replacing pipes installed in 1920. Work is expected to conclude by the end of July. This is in addition to a larger investment exceeding $10 million for treatment plant and booster station upgrades in the borough.
In New Castle (Lawrence County), Pennsylvania American Water will begin replacing approximately 550 lead service lines. Starting the week of June 23, contractors will identify pipe materials across neighborhoods and notify customers of lead or galvanized steel presence. Replacements will be conducted at no direct cost to residents.
In Luzerne County, the company is investing over $3 million to replace more than 10,000 feet of water mains in Kingston Borough and Wilkes-Barre, with pipe segments dating back as far as 1901. Work began in early June and is expected to continue through November. The upgrades involve replacing cast iron mains with larger ductile iron pipes to support demand and firefighting needs.
In Kittanning (Armstrong County), a $2.9 million investment is underway, including a $1.2 million project to replace 3,720 feet of pipe along Orr Avenue. Additional system improvements include a new booster station on Orchard Avenue, a recently completed station on Troy Hill, and installation of a backup generator at the North Jefferson Street raw water pumping station, expected to be operational by the end of June.