American Water Works : Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $2.2 Million Water Line Upgrade in Derry Township

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Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $2.2 Million

Water Line Upgrade in Derry Township

HERSHEY, Pa. (July 18, 2019) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a major construction project to replace a section of water main, as well as utility-owned service lines and fire hydrants, in Derry Township to improve water service reliability and fire protection for area residents and businesses. The cost of the project is approximately $2,200,000 and will upgrade aging and undersized pipe dating back to the 1950s.

Beginning the week of July 22, crews will begin to install nearly 8,000 feet of new twelve-inch ductile iron water main on Rte. 322 (West Governor Rd.) between Lucy Ave./Bullfrog Valley Rd. and Hockersville Dr./Fishburn Rd. Final paving restoration is planned for completion by Fall 2019, weather permitting.

"This major water main replacement project supports our commitment to delivering clean, reliable drinking water to our customers and helps ensure reliable water service and enhanced fire protection for our customers for years to come," said Pennsylvania American Water Senior Manager of Operations Jon Prawdzik.

The company's Hershey system provides water service to nearly 20,000 customers in Dauphin and Lebanon counties.

To accommodate motorists, crews will work nightly between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction, and motorists are urged to give themselves extra time and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone. During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure. For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water's customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.

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 7,100 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.comand follow American Water on Twitter, Facebookand LinkedIn.

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