New York American Water Investing $340,000 in Lawrence

New York American Water is preparing to replace approximately 2,300 feet of 6-inch aging water main that was installed in 1896 with new 8-inch ductile iron main along Causeway Road (from Rock Hall Road to Broadway) and Pearsall Place (from Causeway heading East to end of roadway).

In addition, the project also includes replacing 25 utility-owned service lines and fire hydrants along the pipeline route. These pipeline improvements should enhance water service reliability and water flows for household consumption and firefighting. The project represents a critical investment for the company to provide customers with safe, reliable water service. Weather permitting the work will begin the week of May 17 and be completed by the end of June.

"With the installation of the new water mains, New York American Water customers can count on us to provide safe, reliable water service. By constantly upgrading our infrastructure, we’re planning to keep it that way,” said Christopher Buday, vice president of Operations, New York American Water.

Sections of street where the construction is taking place may be closed to through traffic during work hours, which are generally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. New York American Water is committed to the safety of its employees and advises pedestrians and drivers to please take caution in the vicinity of work sites. Final street restoration will be completed in the fall of 2017.

New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. 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 by visiting www.amwater.com.