PEORIA, IL, JUNE 20, 2018 -- This month, Illinois American Water will begin installing new water main in the Pekin and Peoria distribution systems.
Over 7,100 feet of water main will upgrade Pekin's water distribution system. This investment of $2.3 million includes installing 16-inch water main to enhance water service, fire protection, and system hydraulics. The project will occur over two years. The Peoria District is investing over $14 million to improve its water service distribution system, including replacing and installing over nine miles of water main.
Cord Crisler, operations superintendent for the Pekin District, said, "We invest annually to ensure water quality and service continues to be as good as or better than local, state and federal quality standards. This project will benefit all of our customers by helping to reduce water main breaks and related traffic and service impact."
According to Roger Goodson, senior manager of field operations and production, Illinois American Water's water main replacement program focuses on replacing mains where leaks occur, corrosion has caused damage or the size of the pipe isn't sufficient.
He said, "These projects will help ensure adequate water pressure and flow to homes and businesses for service and fire protection. The work will also help to reduce main breaks and related traffic and service impact."
