Glassport water system improvements underway
Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer.
By the MVI
Pennsylvania American Water recently began an approximately $966,000 water main upgrade replacement project in Glassport Borough 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 Glassport Borough 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 2,088 feet of water main originally installed in the 1950s with a new ductile iron main along Ohio Avenue, from Harrison Street to Third Street.
Wilson Excavation will complete the work, which started this month and includes installing the new main, connecting customer service lines and restoring the roadway.
Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work on weekends and evenings is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule.
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.
