Penn American Water to replace hundreds of lead service lines in the Pittsburgh area

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it will be replacing 357 lead service lines in Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver Borough. This project will start in mid-June and will be funded by a 1.6 million low-interest loan and a 3.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “While water quality meets all regulatory standards, we are committed to proactively replacing lead service lines to further protect the health, safety and peace of mind of our customers,” says Joann Helper, the senior manager of water quality and environmental compliance. Starting June 16, contractors will parade Pittsburgh’s 29th Ward and Mt. Oliver Borough to identify unknown service line materials. They will wear high-visibility vests and contractor ID badges, and if lead or galvanized steel lines are found, customers will receive information on replacing them at no cost. Replacements will begin as lead lines are identified. Pennsylvania American Water says the project will provide water quality improvements to customers and will help eliminate lead services lines from the public water supply system. Customers can find more information on the company’s lead service line replacement program, answers to frequently asked questions and a guide to help self-identify the material of their service line by clicking here.Any customer can self-report their service line material online. Click here for the link. To complete the service line inventory report from a phone or tablet, customers will need to: Enter their contact information Identify their service line material and Upload a picture of their service line.