California American Water Completes $2.2M San Diego District Water System Upgrades
California American Water recently completed the Grove Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in South San Diego, replacing 2,400 linear feet of aging 8-inch steel water main with new PVC main. They also upgraded fire hydrants, replaced gate valves, and installed new service pipes for 22 customers. This project is part of their multimillion-dollar initiative to renew water infrastructure. The goal is to improve reliability, reduce service disruptions, and increase durability.
11/02/2023 - 01:50 PM
SAN DIEGO --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
California American Water is committed to providing customers with high-quality, reliable service. The company’s ongoing infrastructure investments improve reliability to help keep water service flowing for customers.
California American Water recently completed the Grove Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in South San Diego , replacing 2,400 linear feet of aging 8-inch steel water main with new PVC main, installing new service pipes for 22 customers, upgrading five fire hydrants, and replacing 19 gate valves.
“The Grove Water Main Replacement Project is part of California American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to renew water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life,” said Jessica Taylor, Director of Operations, Southern Division, California American Water. “Our important work in South San Diego makes our system more durable, less prone to corrosion, and less likely to burst – meaning fewer service disruptions and increased reliability for our customers for many years to come.”
Investing in water infrastructure is not just about safeguarding public health and the environment; it’s also about laying the groundwork for economic prosperity. California American Water recognizes that access to clean water is essential for businesses to thrive and communities to flourish.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States . With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.
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About California American Water
California American Water , a subsidiary of American Water, provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people.
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What project did California American Water recently complete?
California American Water recently completed the Grove Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in South San Diego.
What did they replace in the project?
They replaced 2,400 linear feet of aging 8-inch steel water main with new PVC main.
What other improvements were made in the project?
They upgraded five fire hydrants, replaced 19 gate valves, and installed new service pipes for 22 customers.
What is the goal of California American Water's infrastructure investments?
The goal is to improve reliability, reduce service disruptions, and increase durability.
