Manchester Water Main Replaced This Week

In a news release, Missouri American Water stated that crews will be working on the six-inch in diameter water line from Le Manns Drive to the end of the cul-de-sac of Tree Hill Court in Manchester. Work begins this week and is expected to run into August.

The release stated that approximately 470 feet is being replaced on a main that is close to 40 years old.

The water company stated that area residents have been notified and the work may create lane closures on Tree Hill Court northbound lane of Tree Hill Court.

More details can be found in the following Missouri American Water news release.

Missouri American Water crews are replacing about 470 feet of a  6-inch diameter water main along Tree Hill Ct. from Le Manns Dr. to the end of the cul-de-sac of Tree Hill Ct. The replacement work will begin this week and is slated for completion in August 2012.

The project will replace a water line that is approximately 40 years old with new 8-inch and 6-inch diameter pipe. The work is part of Missouri American Water’s proactive water main replacement program, designed to identify and replace water lines that are at the end of their useful lives.

Replacement projects are selected based upon their community benefits, including reducing water main breaks and improving the overall integrity of the water system in the area.  Missouri American Water maintains approximately 4,200 miles of water mains in the St. Louis area.

Missouri American Water invested approximately $30 million in St. Louis area water main improvements during 2011.

Drivers may notice some closures of the northbound lane of Tree Hill Ct during the projected one month construction.  When possible, lane closures will be timed to minimize disruption of rush hour traffic.  Missouri American Water has notified residents about maintaining water service to their homes and businesses during the construction process.

Residents with questions can call customer service at 866 430-0820 or visit www.amwater.com.