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water main replacement

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PWSA Will Break Ground on Forbes and Fifth Water Main Replacements

The approximately $14M project will replace over two miles of mains, lead service lines.

Graphic of new Board Chair, Alex Sciulli.

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Alex Sciulli joins PWSA Board of Directors as new Board Chair

After a unanimous vote by the PWSA Board of Directors, Alex G. Sciulli will serve as its new Board Chair, filling the vacant position left by former chair Paul Leger.

Water main replacement construction

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PENNVEST Funding Awarded to PWSA

Supports replacement of aging water mains, lead lines, and fire hydrants.

PWSA contractor replaces lead service line in a Pittsburgh neighborhood in early 2020.

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PWSA Files Rate Request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

On April 13, 2021, PWSA filed a rate request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) that, if approved, would provide the necessary additional funding to continue the investment that is needed to improve the safety and reliability of our water systems, advance stormwater solutions, and provide enhanced protections for our most vulnerable customers.

Heeron Hill Pump Station shortly after construction in 1896.

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The Herron Hill Pump Station Granted Historic Landmark Designation

Preservation Pittsburgh led efforts to nominate the property in collaboration with PWSA.

Photo of a rain garden

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PWSA Awards Contract to Establish Stormwater Strategic Plan

The Water Center at Penn and PennPraxis lead dynamic team to develop global model for stormwater.