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CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Pennsylvania American Water begins water line upgrades in Washington, Allegheny counties
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction on two water main replacement projects totaling $2.6 million. The projects aim to replace a mile and a half of water main in Washington and Allegheny counties to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting, per a media release from Pennsylvania American Water. "Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure," said Tiffany Reed, senior manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. "We prioritize projects based on several criteria, including the need for larger mains to handle system demands, age of existing pipe and history of main breaks or service interruptions." In Peters Township, Washington County, the Waterdam Road project includes the installation of new 16-inch ductile iron pipe and the replacement of aged water mains installed in the 1950s and 1990s. The project also includes installing a water main along Waterdam Road from Galley Road to Saddleclub Drive. Crews in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, are also installing new eight-inch ductile iron pipe and replacing a 1950s-era water main along Collins Avenue from Sixth Street to State Street, and on Sixth Street from Collins Avenue to Dickson Avenue. For the Waterdam Road project, crews will work evenings only, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday, through the end of August. Crews will work on the Collins Avenue replacement project on weekdays, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic restrictions will be enforced during both construction projects. Main installations, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, restoration and paving, are expected to be completed later this fall, the company says. Customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower water pressure during construction.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
401Gives lets Rhode Islanders make a deeper impact on state's nonprofits: Commentary
Most all nonprofit fundraisers and volunteers will tell you that raising money on behalf of a cause that is meaningful to them, or any organization making a difference in their community, is incredibly rewarding. They'll also say it can be difficult in a crowded nonprofit landscape with so many worthy causes. We are just 10 days away from the return of 401Gives, Rhode Island's single largest day of giving in support of hundreds of organizations whose work touches everyone who calls the Ocean State home. Beyond the fact that it has raised $14 million for local nonprofits in its five years, I'd like you to consider the even deeper impact YOU have made by participating in 401Gives. 401Gives shines a spotlight on the incredible work of Rhode Island nonprofits and on the generosity of our community, all in one day. It provides visibility and a platform for organizations to tell their stories, and to engage with new donors in ways they might not do otherwise. And the dollars raised provide organizations the invaluable flexibility to address emerging, unexpected needs that other funding sources – such as grants or contracts – cannot cover. Make no mistake, none of this would happen without the 16,557 Rhode Islanders who made more than 24,000 donations – last year alone – during 401Gives. This is power in numbers. Each gift, no matter the size, adds up to make a real difference. This is what it looks like when we stand united. I've been in the nonprofit space for my entire career, and few things bother me more than when I hear Rhode Island called one of the least generous states in the country. For those of us who live here, we feel quite the opposite about a place where we're all so uniquely connected. On April 1, we once again can demonstrate that few things are more powerful than Rhode Islanders helping Rhode Islanders. Tiffany Reed is the chief development officer of the United Way of Rhode Island. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: 401Gives is a powerful day of giving in RI: Commentary
