Water Pipeline Construction Starts This Week In Lower Makefield

Construction to replace aging water main in Lower Makefield Township will begin this week, Pennsylvania American Water announced Monday.

The project, with an estimated cost of nearly $520,000, will replace outdated pipe dating back to the 1950s. The goal is to improve service reliability and prevent water outages, the company said.

Starting this week, the company will install approximately 2,000 feet of new eight-inch ductile iron pipe along Taylorsville Road between Dolington Road and Highland Drive. Crews will work weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Traffic restrictions will in place during construction, and motorists are urged to give themselves extra time and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone.

Weather permitting, Pennsylvania American Water expects to complete the new main installation, testing and disinfection this September, including connecting customers’ service lines to the new main.

Final paving will be completed by PennDOT.

During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure.

For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at 1-800-565-7292.