Pittsburgh Water Approves More Than $32 Million In Lead Service Line Replacement Projects

Utility surpasses 15,000 public-side lead service line replacements as work continues toward 2027 completion goal.

Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh Water is continuing to expand lead service line replacement work across the city with more than $32 million in new investments supporting neighborhood replacement projects in Bloomfield, Central Lawrenceville, Shadyside, and Highland Park.

This month, Pittsburgh Water surpassed 15,000 public-side lead service line replacements and 11,500 private-side lead service line replacements citywide as the utility continues accelerating replacement work across Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

The projects are part of Pittsburgh Water’s ongoing effort to replace lead service lines throughout its distribution system as the utility works toward its goal of completing residential lead service line replacement work by the end of 2027. To-date, Pittsburgh Water has determined that about 83 percent of its residential customers are now lead-free because of the utility's aggressive approach to lead line replacement.

“These projects represent continued progress in one of the largest lead service line replacement programs in the country,” said Pittsburgh Water CEO Will Pickering. “We are continuing to make major investments in public health and infrastructure while working neighborhood by neighborhood to remove lead service lines across Pittsburgh.”

The work includes verification of service line materials, replacement of both public- and private-side lead service lines where necessary, and restoration work following construction activities.

Pittsburgh Water currently has lead service line replacement projects underway simultaneously throughout multiple neighborhoods across the city through sustained infrastructure investment and funding partnerships including PENNVEST.

“Our teams continue to make significant progress across the system as we accelerate replacement work citywide,” said Rachael Beam, Pittsburgh Water Chief Engineering Officer. “These investments are helping us modernize infrastructure while delivering long-term public health benefits for our communities.”

Customers whose properties may be impacted by upcoming work will receive advance notification from Pittsburgh Water before construction begins. For more information about Pittsburgh Water’s Community Lead Response, please visit www.pgh2o.com/lead.