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
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