Pennsylvania American Water Announces $2 Million Greater Pittsburgh Wa...

Ormsby Avenue Replacement Project Scheduled for Next Week

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Sept. 23, 2021) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today the start of construction to replace approximately 1 mile of aging water main in Mount Oliver Borough, Allegheny County, to improve service reliability and fire protection for residents. The combined cost of these system improvements is approximately $2 million.

Weather permitting, Pennsylvania American Water contractors will start upgrading the water main along Ormsby Avenue, from Hays Avenue to Otilla Street, on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. The company also will replace aging water mains along Parkwood Road and Penn Avenue in Mount Oliver in mid-October.

Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on weekends and evenings is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule. Completion of these installation projects is expected in late October 2021. Final street restoration will be completed in the Spring of 2022.

This year, Pennsylvania American Water has invested approximately $11 million and replaced more than 7 miles of water main in the following municipalities:

• Baldwin Borough
• Bethel Park, Brentwood
• Carnegie
• Castle Shannon
• City of Pittsburgh
• Finleyville
• Jefferson Hills
• Mt Oliver
• Pleasant Hills
• South Park
• USC
• West Mifflin
• Whitehall

To view these projects, visit the company's 2021 web-based infrastructure map accessible from any computer or mobile device by visiting Pennsylvania American Water's website, pennsylvaniaamwater.com, and clicking on Infrastructure Upgrade Map.

The map features summaries of water pipe upgrades, total dollars invested, and installed pipe length. Users can navigate the map by panning and zooming, similar to other popular web-based maps. By clicking on individual projects, users can see specific project details, including affected streets. Projects shown on the map are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Company employees and contractors will exercise caution and follow CDC guidance for social distancing and hygiene while performing this work. For our customers' safety and the safety of our employees, we ask that members of the public do not approach our employees or contractors. If you have a question, visit our website or call us at 1-800-565-7292.

During construction, customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences. Once the pipe is installed, a temporary restoration will take place in the excavated area.

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter,Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. For more information, visit www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com and follow Pennsylvania American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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