Missouri American Water Invests $500,000 in Brentwood

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Missouri American Water (MOAW) is investing $500,000 to upgrade aging pipes along Manchester Road in support of the Route 100 improvement project by the Missouri Department of Transportation. The project will involve replacing approximately 500 feet of main, improving infrastructure while minimizing disruption to traffic. The eight-week construction will reduce traffic to one lane in both directions, and customers may experience temporary water service interruptions. For more information, visit Missouri American Water.

Positive

• Investment of $500,000 in infrastructure improvement promotes long-term water service reliability.
• Collaboration with MoDOT reduces overall construction costs and customer inconvenience.

Negative

• Temporary water service interruptions may affect customer satisfaction.
• Traffic disruptions on Manchester Road may inconvenience motorists.

MOAW supports MoDOT’s Route 100 improvement project by upgrading pipes along Manchester Road

BRENTWOOD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To assist the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Route 100 improvement project, Missouri American Water (MOAW) is investing $500,000 in aging pipe replacements along Manchester Road beginning on Monday, September 13, weather pending.

Missouri American Water crews will install approximately 500 feet of main to remove conflict with a proposed pedestrian tunnel that is slated for next year.

“We are working in partnership with MoDOT to reduce inconvenience for our customers and overall construction costs as we continue delivering clean, safe and reliable water to our customers while making necessary investments in St. Louis County infrastructure,” said Debbie Dewey, president of Missouri American Water. “Planned road construction allows our team at Missouri American Water the opportunity to replace aging mains without disturbing newly constructed roads. It is a win-win for both our organizations, our customers and motorists.”

The eight-week project will cause traffic along Manchester Road, between Mary Avenue and Dorothy Avenue, to be reduced to one lane in both directions for the duration of the construction.

MOAW contractors are planning to work 12-hour days Monday through Saturday to minimize disruption to traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

During construction, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water and/or lower-than-normal water pressure. If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about three to five minutes until the water runs clear. For more information, visit Missouri American Water at www.missouriamwater.com.

For more information on MoDOT’s Route 100 project, read more.

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

American Water

With a history dating to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Samantha E. Williams

External Affairs Manager

C - 314-437-8738

Samantha.Williams@amwater.com

Source: Missouri American Water

FAQ

What is the investment amount by American Water in the Route 100 project?

American Water is investing $500,000 in the Route 100 improvement project.

How long will the construction along Manchester Road take?

The construction project is expected to last eight weeks.

Will there be any service disruptions during the construction?

Yes, customers might experience temporary water service interruptions, discolored water, or lower-than-normal water pressure.

What are the traffic conditions during the construction on Manchester Road?

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions during the eight-week construction.