Illinois American Water’s $8.5 Million Investment in Metro East Water System Nearing Completion
Last year the company completed phase one of the project, which included installing approximately 3,500 feet of 36-inch ductile iron water main and approximately 4,500 feet of 24-inch ductile iron water main.
Jeff Kaiser, director of engineering for Illinois American Water, said, “The water mains installed in 2016 were large, transmission water mains, critical to delivering treated water from our East St. Louis water treatment to our Metro East customers. Upgrading this infrastructure helps to ensure reliable water service for public health and fire protection to not only East St. Louis, but also Belleville, Sauget and other surrounding communities we serve.”
Phase two of the project is nearing completion and includes installing about 2,500 feet of 16-inch ductile iron water main. In addition, approximately 3,700 feet of 24-inch existing water main is being lined with 20-inch fusible PVC water main. Lining the water main, rather than replacing it, decreases costs to customers and prevents unnecessary disruption to surrounding infrastructure.
According to Kaiser, after the water main installation is completed, Illinois American Water will conduct water flow and water quality tests to ensure standards are met. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the project is expected to be completed by the end of July.
The U.S. EPA reports that the nation’s water utilities will need to make more than $335 billion in infrastructure investments over the next 20 years to ensure public health. These investments include replacing thousands of miles of pipe and upgrades to treatment plants, storage tanks and other assets. Illinois American Water’s investment in the Metro East is just another example of continuous investments and improvements being made, helping to meet the demands of today’s customers and planning for the future.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
ContactsIllinois American Water
Karen Cotton
309-566-4126
[email protected]
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Over 2.6 miles of water main installed in East St. Louis
BELLEVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illinois American Water’s significant investment in the Metro East water
distribution system is nearing completion. The approximately $8.5
million investment provides over 2.6 miles of water main installation on
Front Street in East St. Louis.
Last year the company completed phase one of the project, which included
installing approximately 3,500 feet of 36-inch ductile iron water main
and approximately 4,500 feet of 24-inch ductile iron water main.
Jeff Kaiser, director of engineering for Illinois American Water, said,
“The water mains installed in 2016 were large, transmission water mains,
critical to delivering treated water from our East St. Louis water
treatment to our Metro East customers. Upgrading this infrastructure
helps to ensure reliable water service for public health and fire
protection to not only East St. Louis, but also Belleville, Sauget and
other surrounding communities we serve.”
Phase two of the project is nearing completion and includes installing
about 2,500 feet of 16-inch ductile iron water main. In addition,
approximately 3,700 feet of 24-inch existing water main is being lined
with 20-inch fusible PVC water main. Lining the water main, rather than
replacing it, decreases costs to customers and prevents unnecessary
disruption to surrounding infrastructure.
According to Kaiser, after the water main installation is completed,
Illinois American Water will conduct water flow and water quality tests
to ensure standards are met. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the
project is expected to be completed by the end of July.
The U.S. EPA reports that the nation’s water utilities will need to make
more than $335 billion in infrastructure investments over the next 20
years to ensure public health. These investments include replacing
thousands of miles of pipe and upgrades to treatment plants, storage
tanks and other assets. Illinois American Water’s investment in the
Metro East is just another example of continuous investments and
improvements being made, helping to meet the demands of today’s
customers and planning for the future.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is
the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a
customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research
laboratory in Belleville.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and
most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 6,700 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people
in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by
visiting www.amwater.com.
Contacts
Illinois American Water
Karen Cotton
309-566-4126
[email protected]
