Preparation Begins for Water Treatment Upgrade

Mora McLaughlinMedia Release

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