{"id":195778,"date":"2026-05-18T17:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/195778\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:56:17","slug":"pennsylvania-american-water-announces-major-water-tank-upgrades-statewide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/195778\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania American Water Announces Major Water Tank Upgrades Statewide"},"content":{"rendered":"

$17.8 million in upgrades to support reliable water service, strong pressure and safe, high-quality water\u00a0<\/p>\n

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 18, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — In conjunction with the start of the annual\u00a0Infrastructure Week<\/a> observation, Pennsylvania American Water<\/a> today announced its 2026 storage tank improvement plan, a series of upgrades designed to help ensure reliable service, consistent water pressure and continued protection of water quality for customers across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

The plan includes the rehabilitation of seven existing water storage tanks and construction of two new tanks, representing approximately $17.8 million in system improvements this year. These upgrades are designed to support reliable service, maintain consistent water pressure and strengthen fire protection. They also help protect water quality and extend the life of critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n

“Water storage tanks play a key role in delivering the service our customers depend on every day,” said Tony Nokovich, vice president of engineering at Pennsylvania American Water. “These improvements help maintain consistent pressure, support fire protection and ensure we can meet customer demand \u2013 both today and into the future.”<\/p>\n

Tank rehabilitation work includes inspecting, sandblasting and recoating tanks to protect them from corrosion and maintain water quality. These proactive upgrades extend the life of existing infrastructure and help avoid more costly replacements. Customers are not expected to experience service interruptions during this work.<\/p>\n

This year, the company will rehabilitate and repaint seven storage tanks:<\/p>\n

County<\/p>\n

Municipality<\/p>\n

Cost<\/p>\n

Size (gal)<\/p>\n

Butler<\/p>\n

Saxonburg Borough<\/p>\n

$416,300<\/p>\n

250,000<\/p>\n

Lackawanna<\/p>\n

Waverly Township<\/p>\n

$332,200<\/p>\n

500,000<\/p>\n

Lancaster<\/p>\n

Bart Township<\/p>\n

$728,000<\/p>\n

2,000,000<\/p>\n

Monroe<\/p>\n

Coolbaugh Township<\/p>\n

$291,000<\/p>\n

100,000<\/p>\n

Monroe<\/p>\n

Hamilton Township<\/p>\n

$379,100<\/p>\n

500,000<\/p>\n

Union<\/p>\n

East Buffalo Township<\/p>\n

$700,000<\/p>\n

1,000,000<\/p>\n

Washington<\/p>\n

North Franklin Township<\/p>\n

$1,030,200<\/p>\n

2,000,000<\/p>\n

The company is also constructing two new water storage tanks to provide additional water storage capacity, which will help the company continue to deliver reliable water service to meet customer demand and provide fire protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

County<\/p>\n

Municipality<\/p>\n

Cost<\/p>\n

Size (gal)<\/p>\n

Dauphin<\/p>\n

Derry Township<\/p>\n

$8,000,000<\/p>\n

2,000,000<\/p>\n

Monroe<\/p>\n

Palmer Township<\/p>\n

$6,000,000<\/p>\n

500,000<\/p>\n

These infrastructure projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, they also help support the economic vitality of the community. Research shows that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 10 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide,\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $722 million in 2025 alone to improve its water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 7,220 jobs. The company’s 2026 tank rehabilitation and construction projects will support more than 178 jobs.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water’s infrastructure investment efforts, visit pennsylvaniaamwater.com\/infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About American Water\u00a0
American Water (NYSE: AWK<\/a>) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886\u00a0and\u00a0celebrating 140 years in 2026,\u00a0We Keep Life Flowing\u00ae by providing safe, clean,\u00a0reliable\u00a0and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to\u00a0approximately\u00a014 million people\u00a0with\u00a0regulated\u00a0operations in\u00a014\u00a0states\u00a0and\u00a0on\u00a018 military installations. American Water’s\u00a0approximately\u00a07,000\u00a0talented professionals\u00a0leverage\u00a0their significant\u00a0expertise\u00a0and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees,\u00a0investors\u00a0and other stakeholders.\u00a0For more information,\u00a0visit\u00a0amwater.com<\/a>\u00a0and join\u00a0American Water on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water,\u00a0a subsidiary of American Water,\u00a0is the largest\u00a0regulated\u00a0water utility in the state\u00a0with\u00a0approximately\u00a01,200 dedicated employees working to\u00a0provide\u00a0safe, clean,\u00a0reliable\u00a0and affordable\u00a0water\u00a0and\u00a0wastewater services to approximately\u00a02.5\u00a0million people.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

SOURCE American Water<\/p>\n

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