$6 Million Water Main Replacement Begins In Norristown And East Norriton

NORRISTOWN, PA — A massive $6 million water main replacement project will bring needed infrastructure improvements to Norristown and East Norriton, officials said. Work began on Monday.

The new 24-inch main will replace more than a mile of small-diameter mains, potentially improving service for thousands in the area.

“We’re replacing century-old pipes that were never designed for today’s needs,” said Alfonso Rossi, senior project engineer for Pennsylvania American Water. “The new main will allow us to keep more customers in service when work must be done.”

The work zone will run from West Elm Street along Swede Street, continuing through Pine, West Brown, Locust, and across Johnson Highway to the East Norriton tanks. A map of the area is below:

Work will take place on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and lane restrictions will intermittently cause additional traffic in the area. Most restrictions are expected to be single lane closures, though road closures are possible.

Temporary service interruptions, low water pressure, and discolored water are possible during the work period.

All work will be completed by summer 2026, Pennsylvania American Water said.