Central Oakland and the Bluff (areas shaded in blue) are among the four new work areas for free lead line replacement. To see more planned work, go to lead.pgh2o.com

In 2020, we will add even more locations to our work list for free lead service line replacements.

We have continued to evaluate the work we are accomplishing, our costs to-date, and the funds we have available from PENNVEST and determined that there is still funding available for an approximately 1650 more lead line replacements in Marshall-Shadeland, Spring Hill/City View, Central Oakland, and the Bluff neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.

“Through an effective use of PennVEST funding and skilled construction project management from our team, we’ve been able to continue to extend this program across hundreds of more sites in our service area, which I think is a great accomplishment,” said Executive Director Robert A. Weimar. “We will continue to evaluate our productivity and add more locations if we can.”

We recently met with residents at community meetings hosted by the Oakland Community Development Corporation and Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh to discuss the upcoming work and what residents can expect. They have received packets in the mail about the program and how we will work with them to complete this important water quality upgrade.