$2.8 Million Project to Modernize Water System Will Improve Service Reliability for Customers
Aqua Pennsylvania announced work is underway to replace 14,570 feet of drinking water main in the Fawn Lake Forest Community in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County. The aged pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron pipes, providing more reliable service for decades to come. The new water main will reduce the potential for main breaks and discolored water. The entire Fawn Lake Forest water main replacement project is being split into two distinct phases and will be finished over the coming months.
“This investment is part of Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing work to improve and enhance our infrastructure across the Commonwealth,” said Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca. “Every foot of upgraded pipe helps prevent service disruptions, reduces leaks, and strengthens the system's reliability for our customers.”
Work in Fawn Lake is currently underway on a nearly $1.5 million project to replace 7,850 feet of pipe on the following streets:
- Coves Court
- Hemlock Point Court
- Fawn Lake Drive
- Lake View Circle
- Lake View Court
Later this summer, work is expected to begin on a $1.3 million project to replace 6,270 feet of water main on the following roads:
- Lower Lakeview Drive
- Laurel Court
- Laurel Circle
- Westcolang Court
- Shawnee Court
Following installation of the new water main, there will be a period during which the main will be disinfected and tested before being put into service. Once testing has been completed,
Aqua Pennsylvania crews will transfer each water service and any fire hydrants onto the new water main, then make the final connections on the side streets and abandon the old water main. Final restoration of all disturbed areas will be completed once all construction activities have been finished.
Work is expected to be completed on the entire Fawn Lake Forest main replacement project by Thanksgiving.
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