Pennsylvania American Water Announces Water Tank Rehabilitation In Montrose

Pennsylvania American Water announced recently plans to rehabilitate its 380,000-gallon water storage tank along Quarry Street, Montrose Township. During the project, the company does not expect any service interruptions to local customers while crews work on the approximately $180,000 project.

Slated to start the week of August 5, the project includes inspecting, sandblasting and repainting the tank to provide a protective barrier that prevents the steel from rusting and compromising water quality. Crews will strip the original paint and apply a new coating, which will add to the lifespan of the structure.

Construction will take place Monday through Sunday,from7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The company expects the project to be completed and in service by the end of the September.

The Montrose Township structure is one 14 existing tanks being rehabilitated this year across Pennsylvania, along with nine new water storage tanks that the company is constructing, which represents a total investment of approximately $16.5M.

About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 30 states and parts of Canada.