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Pennsylvania American Water invests approximately $787,000 to replace aging pipeline along Patterson Road
MCMURRAY, Pa. (March 23, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water has begun an approximately $787,000 water main replacement project in Union Township to help improve service reliability, reduce the likelihood of disruptions and increase water flow for fire protection.
“This project replaces aging infrastructure and helps ensure more reliable service for our Union Township customers,” said Eric Beringer, project manager for Pennsylvania American Water. “It’s an important upgrade that supports water quality today while preparing the system to meet the community’s needs well into the future.”
As part of the project, Pennsylvania American Water is replacing 2,670 feet of water main originally installed in the 1990s with a new 12‑inch ductile iron main along Patterson Road, from Holt Drive to Houston Run Road.
Paris Construction will complete the work, which began this month.
The project includes installing the new main, connecting customer service lines and restoring the roadway. Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer.
This infrastructure upgrade project is not only an important investment in public health and safety, it also helps support the economic health of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 10 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $722 million in 2025 alone to improve its water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 7,220 jobs through these continued investments.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 1,200 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people.
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