Aqua Begins Work On Marple-, Newtown-Area Roads

Aqua PA has begun water main replacement work on two Marple- and Newtown-area roads, which is expected to last until August.

Aqua is replacing existing 6-inch cast iron mains with 8-inch mains on Barren Road from Devon Drive to Malin Road and Malin Road from Barren Road to Delia Drive.

The installation phase is expected to be complete in August of 2018 with final job completion including final road restoration to be completed in the fall of 2018.

Daily work will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Aqua said.

"During construction we will provide limited access for emergencies,mail and trash services," Aqua said. "Also during construction, residents will have reliable access to their properties. However, at times we may need to re-route residents from alternate directions due to changing work zones. We will notify customers 24 hours in advance of any scheduled shutdown of our main or interruptions of water service. Please keep in mind, as with any construction project, emergency shutdowns may be necessary. With any shutdown, it is our goal to restore service to our customers as soon as possible."

Aqua will have an inspector on the job each day to track progress and answer any questions you may have.

The new mains will increase service reliability, reduce the potential for discolored water and improve firefighting capabilities in the area.

Following the installation of the new water main, the new main will be flushed, chlorinated and tested for water quality before being placed into service. During the chlorination/testing phase, activity on the job site will be limited. Once the water quality testing has been completed, we will transfer each water service and fire hydrant onto the new main. All final connections to side streets will be performed and abandonment of the old main will take place. It is important to note, the trench will be covered with temporary black-top at the end of each work day.

If you have any questions regarding the project, contact Aqua at (610) 328-7713. Anyone with a non-construction related emergency, including a water quality issue, should call Aqua's Customer Service Department or after-hours control center at (877) 987-2782.

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