Waterline replacement work begins in Canonsburg, Langeloth
Work began this week on East Pitt Street in Canonsburg and the Langeloth neighborhood of Smith Township as Pennsylvania American Water Co. crews and its contractors replace water lines.
The two projects cost a combined $5.4 million and will replace two miles of water mains in portions of the two communities in Washington County.
The water lines will improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase water flows for firefighting, PAWC announced. The company’s contractors will install eight- and 12-inch ductile iron pipes, replacing aged water mains that were installed in the 1950s.
The work began Tuesday on East Pitt in Canonsburg, and started Wednesday on Townsite Street in Langeloth, which will then spread out to neighboring streets in the village in Smith Township.
Crews will work weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the main installation, including connecting all customer service lines to the new mains, along with final restoration and paving, later this summer.
During construction, customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure.