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$2.74 million water main upgrade to start in Dauphin County
Paula Wolf//March 3, 2022
Pennsylvania American Water announced Thursday that it’s beginning construction to replace nearly 2 miles of water main in Derry Township and Steelton borough to improve reliability, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting.
The cost of the Dauphin County system upgrades is $2.74 million. They will cover 10,000 feet of water main, some dating back to the early 1900s. Traffic restrictions will be in force during construction.
In Derry Township, a $1.4 million project will replace 5,800 feet of aging water main, installed in the 1960s to 1980s, with an 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday on Limerick Court from Wood Road to Cook Court, Windsor Court, Cook Court, Randall Circle, Highland Road, and Leearden Road from Mine Road to Sand Road.
The $1.34 million Steelton project will replace 4,200 feet of aging water main, installed in the early 20th century, with an 8-inch ductile iron main. Work will take place 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday on South Second Street from McKinley Street to R Street, Q Street from South Second Street to South Fourth Street, South Seventh Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street, and South Sixth Street from Spruce Street to Marshall Street.
During construction, customers might experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower than normal water pressure.
