llinois American Water’s almost $8.5m investment in the Metro East water distribution system is close to completion.
This investment covers over 2.6 miles of water main installation on Front Street in East St. Louis.
In 2016, the company finished phase one of the project.
The first phase 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.
Illinois American Water engineering director Jeff Kaiser 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.”
Second phase of the project is almost close to completion and includes installing about 2,500 feet of 16-inch ductile iron water main.
Besides, aound 3,700ft of 24-inch existing water main is being lined with 20-inch fusible PVC water main.
Lining the water main, instead of replacing it, cuts down costs to customers and avoids disruption to surrounding infrastructure.
Kaiser added that following the completion of water main installation, Illinois American Water will carry out water flow and water quality tests so that standards are met.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of July.
According to the US EPA, the country’s water utilities will require to make over $335bn in infrastructure investments over the next two decades to ensure public health. These investments include replacing thousands of miles of pipe and upgrades to treatment plants, storage tanks and other assets.
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