Pennsylvania American Water Starts $24 Million Upgrade In Yardley

YARDLEY, PA — Pennsylvania American Water has begun $24 million in improvements to its system in Yardley, the company announced. The work will improve water quality and help the company continue providing reliable water service for area customers, officials said.

At its Yardley water treatment plant, the company will install an ultraviolet light disinfection system designed to protect against viruses and bacteria that could be present in surface water sources.

PAW says the upgrade complies with new Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulations and will help reduce chlorine-resistant pathogens and microorganisms.

"These UV upgrades add yet another level of protection for the health, safety and peace of mind of our Yardley customers," said Chris Abruzzo, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. "We remain focused on producing high quality drinking water and addressing emerging issues with the addition of this state-of-the-art water treatment process."

The company also plans to build two new structures to house chemical feed and pre-treatment systems. The new systems will be safer for employees and the community, the company said.

Construction is expected to be finished by the end of 2020, with all systems in operation by the end of 2021.

The below-ground pump station at the intersection of Quarry and Dolington roads will be replaced with an above-ground structure that PAW says will provide a safer work environment for employees and more reliable service for customers. That project costs $840,000 and should be completed by the end of 2020.

Pennsylvania American Water’s Yardley water treatment plant provides drinking water to nearly 13,000 homes and businesses in Yardley, Lower Makefield and parts of Falls Township. Customers will receive information about these upcoming important water infrastructure upgrade projects in their August water bills.