Sewer upgrades begin in Parkesburg

PARKESBURG » Pennsylvania American Water announced the start of construction of more sewer line improvements in Parkesburg Borough to improve service reliability and prevent sewer blockages. The estimated cost of the project is $390,000.

Starting this week, the company will install approximately 1,400 feet of new sewer pipe along Sixth Avenue between Limestone Road and East and West Bridge Streets. Crews will work weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction hours, and motorists are urged to give themselves extra time when traveling through the area. Weather permitting, construction is expected to take two months to complete the sewer main installation, with final paving restoration scheduled for spring 2018.

The project follows another sewer line replacement project that began in November in Parkesburg along Limestone Road.

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing highquality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this year, the company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.