Pennsylvania American Water completes new pipeline

Pennsylvania American Water recently hosted a ceremony to celebrate the completion of 19 miles of new water lines in the Castlewood area of Lawrence County.

The $10.5 million extension was constructed during the expansion of New Castle Sanitation Authority sanitary sewer service and will provide public water service to more than 700 households.

The company also installed a pressure-reducing station and more than 100 fire hydrants and constructed a 300,000-gallon storage tank.

Construction began in August 2017 and was completed in the spring.

“This investment will provide these families with more reliable service, better water quality, and improved fire protection,” Andrew Clarkson, Pennsylvania American Water vice president of operations, said. “Our partnership with the New Castle Sanitation Authority, Shenango Township officials, and local property owners is a great example of how public-private partnerships can improve the quality of life for residents.”

State and local officials attended the ceremony.

Pennsylvania American Water is a subsidiary of American Water and provides services to approximately 2.4 million people statewide.

Founded in 1886, American Water provides services to approximately 14 million people in 46 states. The company employs more than 7,100 people to provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater, and other related services.