 The project will start this month. Illinois American Water is
working with the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding
necessary traffic lane closures.
According to David Schonauer, operations superintendent for the
district, this investment will enhance water quality and water
pressure as well as fire protection to customers.
The company's water main replacement program focuses on replacing
mains where leaks occur, where corrosion has caused damage or the
size of the pipe isn't sufficient.
"The age of the pipes, coupled with corrosion and sediment
accumulation over the years, makes the replacements necessary," said
Schonauer. "Illinois American Water continues to invest annually in
its systems to ensure that local water quality and service continues
to be as good as or better than local, state and federal quality
standards."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 upgrading treatment plants, storage tanks and other assets.
Illinois American Water's investment in water main replacement in
Lincoln 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.
[Text from file received from
Illinois American Water] |
