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CBS News
6 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Pennsylvania American Water announces $7.5 million water line upgrade project in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania American Water has announced that it will soon begin replacing approximately 357 lead service lines that have been identified in Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver Borough. This project, which starts mid-June, is funded by a $1.6 million low-interest loan and a $3.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, according to a news release from Pennsylvania American Water. "At Pennsylvania American Water, delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable water remains our top priority," says JoAnn Hepler, Senior Manager, Water Quality and Environmental Compliance. "While water quality meets all regulatory standards, we are committed to proactively replacing lead service lines to further protect the health, safety and peace of mind of our customers." Starting June 16, contractors will canvass Pittsburgh's 29th Ward and Mount Oliver to identify unknown service line materials. They will wear high-visibility vests and contractor ID badges. If lead or galvanized steel lines are found, customers will receive information on replacing them at no direct cost. Replacements will begin as lead lines are identified, the press release adds. Replacement of all lead service lines aims to improve water quality while remaining in line with ongoing initiatives to eliminate lead service lines from the public water supply system. Customers can find more information here.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Large water main break floods street in Pittsburgh's Banksville Road
A large water main break flooded a busy intersection in Pittsburgh's Banksville neighborhood on Wednesday morning. The water main break at the intersection of Banksville Road and Potomac Avenue near the BP gas station flooded homes and businesses. "As far as we know, there was two houses flooded and about 4 inches of water in the basement," said Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones. (Photo provided by KDKA viewer) Photos from the scene show a large crack in the road. Natural gas could be smelled at the scene, and Jones said Columbia Gas is looking into whether a gas line was broken when the street ruptured. There's also a "substantial amount" of oil coming out of one of the properties, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been contacted, Jones said. "It just kept getting worse and worse cause it didn't get shut off for at least half an hour, 45 minutes. Then the water just kept going up and kept getting deeper out here. We got a couple cars that are flooded," said Randy Keller at the nearby autobody shop. Pennsylvania American Water is working on the problem and says many people from the Banksville area to Green Tree may experience low water pressure or no water at all.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Pennsylvania American Water Customers
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pennsylvania American Water 's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at The company is proud to share that once again, the drinking water provided to its 690,000 customer connections across Pennsylvania meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all primary regulated substances, including lead. 'At Pennsylvania American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water to our customers,' said Brandy Braun, the company's director of water quality and environmental compliance. 'Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality and include details about their water, such as the specific water source and information on the importance of protecting our drinking water sources.' The 2024 annual water quality reports, also known as 'consumer confidence reports,' detail the quality of water the company provides to its customers using data collected from water quality testing in its local systems between January and December 2024. The reports highlight the compounds detected in treated drinking water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Some of our systems sampled for unregulated contaminants as part of EPA's process of determining whether additional regulations are needed. The reports include the results from any of this type of testing that our systems performed. Braun added, 'We take pride in the work our team does every day to deliver high-quality water. Our water quality reports are one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our customers.' Customers can access the Water Quality Report specific to their area by visiting the Water Quality tab on Pennsylvania American Water's website and searching for their report by zip code. Printed copies of the reports are also available to customers who do not wish to access them online. Customers can call the company's customer service center at 800-565-7292 to request a hard copy of their local report. To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's commitment to water education, environmental stewardship and quality service, visit 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. For more information, visit 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, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Pennsylvania American Water Customers
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-- Pennsylvania American Water 's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at The company is proud to share that once again, the drinking water provided to its 690,000 customer connections across Pennsylvania meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all primary regulated substances, including lead. 'At Pennsylvania American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water to our customers,' said Brandy Braun, the company's director of water quality and environmental compliance. 'Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality and include details about their water, such as the specific water source and information on the importance of protecting our drinking water sources.' The 2024 annual water quality reports, also known as 'consumer confidence reports,' detail the quality of water the company provides to its customers using data collected from water quality testing in its local systems between January and December 2024. The reports highlight the compounds detected in treated drinking water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Some of our systems sampled for unregulated contaminants as part of EPA's process of determining whether additional regulations are needed. The reports include the results from any of this type of testing that our systems performed. Braun added, 'We take pride in the work our team does every day to deliver high-quality water. Our water quality reports are one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our customers.' Customers can access the Water Quality Report specific to their area by visiting the Water Quality tab on Pennsylvania American Water's website and searching for their report by zip code. Printed copies of the reports are also available to customers who do not wish to access them online. Customers can call the company's customer service center at 800-565-7292 to request a hard copy of their local report. To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's commitment to water education, environmental stewardship and quality service, visit For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: David Misner Senior Manager, External Communications 717-262-7525 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT UTILITIES NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENT STATE/LOCAL ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES SOURCE: Pennsylvania American Water Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/15/2025 10:24 AM/DISC: 05/15/2025 10:24 AM
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water to repaint big tank in Clarks Green
Pennsylvania American Water's eight tank projects statewide for 2025 include repainting two in Northeast Pennsylvania, the company announced Monday. The NEPA tank locations, gallon capacity and cost to rehabilitate include: Clarks Green, Lackawanna County: Off Glenburn Road and Highland Avenue, a 300,000-gallon tank; $288,000. This location has two tanks; the white one closer to Highland Avenue is the one that will be repainted, according to PAW spokeswoman Susan Turcmanovich. Coolbaugh Twp., Monroe County: Along Highview Terrace in A Pocono Country Place, 400,000 gallons; $429,000. These two projects are part of a $6.2 million tank infrastructure investment plan for 2025 throughout the state that involves repainting seven water tanks and constructing one new tank. The announcement coincided with an annual Infrastructure Week observation, PAW said. Rehabilitation involves inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks to extend their service lives and help protect water quality. New paint forms a protective barrier that prevents steel from rusting and impacting water quality. During tank rehabilitation work, customers should not experience effects on their water service, PAW said. 'Storage tanks are a critical part of our distribution system infrastructure,' said Tony Nokovich, vice president of engineering at Pennsylvania American Water. 'Tanks provide system capacity to residential and commercial customers, along with adequate pressure and fire protection. Maintaining and rehabilitating tanks extends their service life and is more cost-efficient than replacing them.' The other five repainting project locations, tank capacities and project costs include: Butler Twp., Butler County: 250,000 gallons; $630,000. Neshannock Twp., Lawrence County: 300,000 gallons; $530,000. Neshannock Twp., Lawrence County: 1.1 million gallons; $720,000. White Deer Twp., Union County: 503,000 gallons; $507,000. White Twp., Indiana County: 200,000 gallons; $1.7 million. The company also will construct a 208,000-gallon storage tank in Fairview Twp., York County, at a cost of $1.4 million, to increase capacity, deliver reliable service and provide fire protection there.
