Engineering Report: Water Main & Lead Service Line Replacement Project Update

Learn more about what's in store for water main and lead service line replacements in 2022.
Crews install new water main on Forbes Avenue in The Bluff Crews install new water main on Forbes Avenue in The Bluff

The following annual water main and lead service line replacement efforts will continue in 2022. Please read below for more information on these programs:

  • Small Diameter Water Main Replacement – This PENNVEST-funded project will improve water reliability and safety by replacing approximately 8 miles of new water main and 900 service lines.
  • 2022 Neighborhood Lead Service Line Replacement – The City of Pittsburgh approved and provided $17.5 million to PWSA from the American Rescue Plan to remove over 700 lead lines.
  • 2022 Priority Lead Service Line Replacement – This program will identify and replace lead lines at daycare facilities and locations with elevated lead samples. This work is made possible by a $4.7 million funding package from PENNVEST.

Learn more about our projects by visiting www.pgh2o.com/projects-maintenance.