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New water main and hydrants enhance everyday service and emergency response
MILTON, Pa. (May 13, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water has completed a $620,000 water main improvement project in Point Township, Northumberland County, replacing more than 2,000 feet of aging pipe along King Street between 8th Street and 15th Street, to improve service reliability and fire protection.
“The work completed in Point Township reflects our commitment to delivering dependable water service and supporting the communities we serve,” said Jeremy Resseguie, manager of operations, Pennsylvania American Water. “By replacing aging infrastructure with modern pipe, we are providing increased reliability and fire protection today and into the future.”
The project also included installing two new fire hydrants to improve access to water for firefighting and enhance public safety in the area, as well as reconnecting 36 customer service lines to support reliable water service for nearby homes and businesses. Final roadway resurfacing is expected to be completed by late June.
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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William Gelgot
Pennsylvania American Water
William.Gelgot@amwater.com
717-903-3049