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Main replacements in West Norriton and Lower Providence Townships will improve water service for customers

Norristown, Pa. (April 19, 2022) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to replace more than one mile of water and wastewater main in Montgomery County to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. The cost of the system improvements, which replace 6,600 feet of main dating back to the 1930s, is $3,400,000.

This week, Pennsylvania American Water contractors began replacing aging 6" cast iron pipe with new 12" and 8" ductile iron pipe with new copper water supply services for customers in West Norriton Township and Lower Providence Township. Work will be completed by the end of August and final paving of the roadway is planned for completion this fall.

• Egypt Rd. (PADOT S.R. 4002) between W. Main St. and Trooper Rd., West Norriton Township
• Egypt Rd. (PADOT S.R. 4002) between Trooper Rd. and Wedgewood Way, Lower Providence Township

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. For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water's customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.

These infrastructure upgrade projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, but they also help support the economic health of the communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Through its continued investments, Pennsylvania American Water's 2021 and 2022 infrastructure upgrade projects will support more than 3,700 jobs each year.

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 wastewater services to approximately 2.3 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 (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.