“These projects will replace 1940s-era pipe, ensuring that our customers receive quality, reliable water service and improved fire protection for many years to come,” said Dave Gumbert, Pennsylvania American manager of field operations, southwest region.
The company recently started installing nearly 14,000 feet of water main in the following locations:
Uniontown:
West Askern Street: Crews are replacing two-inch cast iron pipe with new eight-inch ductile iron pipe.
Crest Street to Jacob Street: The company is installing eight-inch ductile iron pipe to replace two-and-a-half-inch cast iron pipe.
Franklin Avenue: Crews are replacing two-and-a-half-inch cast iron pipe with eight-inch ductile iron pipe.
Cherry Lane: Beginning in March 2009, Pennsylvania American will replace two-inch galvanized steel pipe with eight-inch ductile iron main.
Brownsville:
Pike Run to Venture Drive: The company will replace four-inch cast iron pipe with 12-inch ductile iron pipe. This project, which is scheduled to start in April 2009, includes crossing a stream with the new water main.
High Street: Beginning in early April 2009, crews will replace about 2,100 feet of four-inch cement pipe with new eight-inch ductile iron pipe.
West Pike Township:
Circle Road to Pike Run Road: About 2,430 feet of four-inch cast iron pipe will be replaced with 12-inch ductile iron pipe. Three new fire hydrants will also be installed. This project started mid-February and is expected to be complete by mid-March 2009.
The company serves about 8,600 customers in Uniontown and 4,800 in the Brownsville and Redstone areas. This first wave of 2009 upgrades represents the replacement of more than two miles of aging water main throughout the district. During 2008, the company invested more than $946,000 to replace almost two miles of pipe throughout its local system.
Pennsylvania American is contacting affected residents in advance regarding any temporary service interruptions.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a water and wastewater utility company.
