Treatment will reduce lead levels across service area Pittsburgh, PA – Monday, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) began adding orthophosphate to a second portion of the water distribution system. The northern portion of the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Millvale fed by the Lanpher Reservoir will now receive water with orthophosphate added. This will help to … Read More
Orthophosphate Treatment Upgrade Underway
New Treatment Expected to Reduce Lead Levels in Tap Water Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) has started applying the corrosion control additive orthophosphate to the drinking water. The decision to use orthophosphate comes after an extensive, year-long study conducted by local and international water quality experts as well as comprehensive regulatory approvals from the Pennsylvania … Read More
PWSA Prepares Water Distribution System for Orthophosphate
Crews begin flushing water system to prepare for imminent water treatment upgrade Pittsburgh, PA – Today, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will begin flushing portions of its water system as it prepares to add orthophosphate to the drinking water. PWSA expects that orthophosphate addition will begin on March 25th and will reduce corrosion in lead water service lines. … Read More
Nearly $2 Million Remains Available for Free On-Demand Lead Line Replacements
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), as part of the settlement of an enforcement action by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has established a free lead line replacement program available to homeowners and tenants who meet certain income requirements (eligibility table below). Under the program, PWSA must use $1.8 million for private lead line replacements before … Read More
PWSA Takes Important Step to Improve Water Safety
Construction of Orthophosphate Facility in Highland Park is underway Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) broke ground on a new facility in Highland Park that will help to reduce lead levels in our drinking water. The new orthophosphate facility is located in the Sycamore Grove picnic area across the street from PWSA’s microfiltration drinking water treatment … Read More
PWSA Releases December 2018 Lead Compliance Test Results
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) released results from its most recent compliance testing for lead required by state and federal regulations today. Samples were collected by customers from homes that were determined to have, or are expected to have, lead service lines or plumbing. The latest round of testing does not reflect PWSA’s progress replacing … Read More
Lead Line Program Surpasses State Requirements
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is pleased to announce that it has again surpassed the number of lead line replacements required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). PWSA’s Community Lead Response developed and implemented a modern service line replacement program, which replaced more than 2,048 water service lines made of lead in 2018. The … Read More
Mayor William Peduto, DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell, PWSA and state officials recognize major progress addressing lead in water
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Mayor William Peduto joined state officials and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to recognize significant progress made toward replacing lead service lines and reducing the risk of corrosion from lead water service lines. On October 17, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced that it will provide a $49 million investment for PWSA to continue … Read More
Preparation Begins for Water Treatment Upgrade
Pittsburgh, PA – As part of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s (PWSA) Community Lead Response, crews are performing extended water main flushing across the service area to prepare the system for the addition of orthophosphate. Orthophosphate is a food-grade additive that has demonstrated to be highly effective at reducing corrosion from lead pipes. Due to high lead levels found … Read More
PWSA Launches Improved Lead Facts Website
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) launched a new and improved online resource for customers to learn about lead in water and the Authority’s Community Lead Response. The dynamic and mobile-friendly website is designed to help visitors more easily access key information and direct them toward resources offered by PWSA like the searchable lead line map … Read More