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Old fashioned photograph of workers installing a sewer

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Celebrating Sewer Awareness Month

Second annual spotlight highlights the importance of Pittsburgh’s sewer system

PWSA Chief Executive Officer, Will Pickering

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CEO Briefing

The history – and future – of Pittsburgh’s sewer system

A large PWSA sewer truck which has sewer cleaning machinery attached

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Employee Spotlight: Howard Street Sewer Crews

PWSA’s sewer team of Vactor Operators, TV Truck Specialists, and Utility Workers help maintain our sewer system, which can take on a variety of different kinds of work.

Historic image of PWSA sewer being constructed

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Engineering Report: Rehabilitating our Largest Sewer Mains

Over the coming years, PWSA will rehabilitate large diameter sewer mains 36-inches in diameter or more to fortify the structural integrity of the sewer pipes we rely on each day.

Contractor crews installing the new sewer main on Fuchsia Way in Homewood

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Update: Fuchsia Way Sewer Reconstruction

The Fuchsia Way Sewer Reconstruction Project is a community-focused solution that will improve the reliability of water and wastewater services in Homewood.

A sewer pipe clogged by fats, oils and grease (FOG)

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Water Wise: Defend Your Drains

Follow these tips to avoid a nasty backup.