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Highridge Water Authority

Water Distribution and Ttreatment System

This project involved the development of two water filtration plants with total capacity of approximately 4.5 mgd, with storage facilities of 7 million gallons.  This project was authorized by the newly formed Highridge Water Authority.  Pennvest funding of the project was obtained and construction was completed in the fall of 1996.  The total project of approximately $8.6 million dollars brought the system in compliance with all requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.  The project also eliminated three (3) major uncovered treatment water reservoirs and upgraded a significant amount of old 2" galvanized lines and lead services.  In addition, during 1996/1997, Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. designed and managed two (2) major extensions for the Authority, including service to approximately 120 new customers.  This project included a new crossing under the Conemaugh River.  In 1998, Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. designed, permitted and obtained Pennvest funding for a $2.6 million dollar water line extension project supplying water to 356 new customers and businesses along the Route 22 corridor.

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Project Description:

  Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington

Water Distribution and Treatment Facility Improvements

This project involved the complete analysis of the systems' water treatment facilities including intake, pumping and treatment facilities along with the clear water reservoir system involving approximately 15 million gallons of potable water storage and leak detection.  The analysis was conducted to comply with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Legislation preliminary recommendations.  This project was funded through Pennvest and construction was completed in 1993.  Key elements include potable water storage tanks of 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg, treatment plant improvements, pump station additions and modifications as well as 48,000 lf of distribution improvements throughout the system.  This project also includes the replacement of approximately 1500 lead service lines.  The $14 million dollar project resulted in a significant reduction in unaccounted for water loss, and the addition of fire protection and storage on the system.  Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. is presently planning "Water Extension I" for the Authority involving extension of approximately 168,000 lf of waterline to an additional 805 customers throughout the service area.  Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. submitted an application to Pennvest for project funding, which was obligated in the fall of 1999.  Construction began in the fall of 2000.

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