Two PENNVEST funding awards advance PWSA’s lead service line replacement programs and large and small diameter sewer rehabilitation. Pittsburgh, PA — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) received two Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) funding awards following yesterday’s announcement by the state agency. These awards, which total approximately $41 million, consist of a $1.8 million loan and $2.8 million grant for lead … Read More
PWSA Joins United for Infrastructure 2021
A week of education and advocacy to raise awareness for our country’s infrastructure needs. Pittsburgh, PA — The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority is participating in the annual national advocacy and educational event, United for Infrastructure 2021, that takes place through May 14th. Across the country, businesses, labor organizations, and elected officials will come together to spread the message that the nation … Read More
PWSA Will Break Ground on Forbes and Fifth Water Main Replacements
The approximately $14M project will replace over two miles of mains, lead service lines. Pittsburgh, PA – As part of its 2021 Capital Improvement Program, The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will break ground on the Forbes and Fifth Water Main Replacement Project next week. This $14 million project, spanning both Forbes and Fifth Avenues, between Sixth Avenue and the Birmingham Bridge, will result in over 11,656 feet of new water lines and new … Read More
PENNVEST Funding Awarded to PWSA
Supports replacement of aging water mains, lead lines, and fire hydrants. Pittsburgh, PA — Today the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) was awarded a $35.5 million low-interest PENNVEST loan and $3.0 million PENNVEST grant totaling $38.5 million to replace 25,000 feet of water service lines throughout our drinking water service area. “We are thankful for the support of the PENNVEST Board, Governor Wolf, Mayor Peduto, and our city and state legislative leaders for recognizing the essential work … Read More
PWSA’s Community Lead Response Announces Successful 2020 Construction Year
Thousands more lines replaced and lead levels at a 20-year low Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is pleased to announce the continued success for the Community Lead Response, our dedicated program for lead line replacement, corrosion control optimization, and public education around lead in drinking water. In 2020, the program replaced a total of 2,216 public lead service lines and 1,572 private lead service lines, exceeding state … Read More
PWSA Lead Team and the University of Pittsburgh Collaborate on Machine-Learning Model To Find Lead Lines
Model to help PWSA more efficiently find and replace lead service lines Pittsburgh, PA -Over the past year, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) and the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information (SCI) and University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) have collaborated on a machine learning model that will help better predict the locations of remaining lead service lines in PWSA’s water distribution … Read More
PWSA’s Community Lead Response Meets New Lead and Copper Rules Standards
New federal regulations announced this week Pittsburgh, PA — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is proud to announce that its existing Community Lead Response, a multi-faceted approach to remove lead from Pittsburgh’s water distribution system, already meets many of the standards found in the recently upgraded Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). On December 22nd, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Read More
PWSA Receives Award for Community Lead Response Program
March of Dimes Pittsburgh recognizes the program as Special Project of the Year. Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) was awarded Special Project of the Year at today’s March of Dimes Pittsburgh Transportation, Building & Construction Award Ceremony. The March of Dimes Awards highlights local leaders and innovative projects in the labor and industry arena. Presented virtually, … Read More
PWSA Unveils New Lead Service Line Reimbursement Program
Reimbursement program offers up to 100% reimbursement for eligible costs Pittsburgh, PA – This October, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will add a new private lead service line reimbursement program to its list of Community Lead Response Programs. By following a few easy steps, PWSA’s water service customers can work with a private plumber to complete private side lead service line replacements and receive a minimum of … Read More
PWSA’s Lead Levels Lowest in Over 20 Years
Results come well under EPA action level of 15 parts per billion Pittsburgh, PA – The most recent round of regulatory compliance testing completed by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) resulted in a 90th percentile lead level of 5.1 parts per billion (ppb). These samples collected from 158 homes with lead service lines or plumbing are the lowest … Read More