Pennsylvania American Water begins water pipe replacement in Lower Providence Township

Pennsylvania American Water has started water main replacement upgrade work in Lower Providence Township to improve service reliability and increase water flows for firefighting.

The project, estimated at $520,000, will replace approximately 2,700ft of aging, undersized pipe dating back to the early 1950s.

The project involves pipe installation, service connection and tie-ins. Work will commence with crews installing a new 12in ductile-iron water main.

The project’s schedule is dependent on weather conditions, with final paving restoration expected to take place either in December or Spring 2014.

The company reported that customers might experience temporary service interruptions during construction, as well as discoloured water or lower-than-normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences.