We're excited to announce our Pre-Apprenticeship Bridge to Careers Program! Combining classroom learning with hands-on experience, the program is meant to connect participants with career paths in the skilled trades, construction, & water utility industry: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4gcpw2x
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In Pittsburgh, we're no strangers to summer rains or flash flooding. Take our advice to keep your home and family protected from floods and stormwater! pittsburgh-water.com/4gpk8aY
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Remember: storm drains are not trash cans! Each of us play a role in keeping our streets and sidewalks as tidy and free of debris as possible to avoid clogged catch basins, and to prevent pollution entering our waterways. Read more: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4qeM4D7
Did you know last year’s test results confirmed the lowest lead levels ever recorded in our tap water? Learn more about why, as a Pittsburgh Water customer, your tap water is the higher-quality, more affordable, more sustainable choice: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4hlmBWf #WaterQualityMonth
Restoration Roundup! Find out if we’ll be in your neighborhood this week for street & sidewalk restoration work: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4hlTTEK
August may be #WaterQualityMonth, but clean water is essential every day. That's why our water quality experts, including chemists like Claire, run thousands of monthly tests on our drinking water to ensure it's safe and high quality every time you visit the tap: pittsburgh-water.com/4qf8pR6
We're rolling out our new Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Project Map! Explore Pittsburgh Water projects that manage stormwater runoff across our service area & see how we're reducing flooding and protecting waterways. Read more in today's press release: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4hxZlo0
Have you ever wondered why a local street or sidewalk hasn't yet been fully restored after utility work? Surface restoration can be a complex process, but it's always our final step after completing repairs and construction! Find out more about the process: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4g8nWgV
811 Day is an annual reminder to call 811 before starting any project that requires digging. Protect the safety of you, your neighbors, & the underground infrastructure our community relies on by contacting 811 or pa1call.org at least 3 days before digging! https://pittsburgh-water.com/4wRoHSw
Reminder: We have two virtual community meetings coming up this Tuesday and Wednesday regarding Lead Service Line Replacement projects in Bloomfield and Lawrenceville. Learn more & sign up to attend: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4bAkp9w
Meet Ruthann Connors, Inventory Control Specialist! Read about Ruthann's daily responsibilities, the changes she's seen in 20 years at Pittsburgh Water, and the role she plays in ensuring safe, reliable water services for our customers: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4wkrmDb
Pittsburgh Water held a tap vs. bottled water taste test at OpenStreetsPGH this July, and the results surprised a lot of our participants! Check out the results of our blind taste test and learn more about why #PittsburghDrinksTap today: pittsburgh-water.com/45PNElf
Our next phase of lead service line replacements begins in Bloomfield and Lawrenceville soon! Residents can ask questions and learn more about our plans in our upcoming virtual community meetings on 8/11 and 8/12. Find out more and register to attend: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4q4vxBK
REMINDER: If you come across a running hydrant in your neighborhood, please don't tamper with or obstruct its flow - flushing hydrants is an important part of regulating pressure and ensuring reliable, high-quality water distribution across our system! pittsburgh-water.com/4xdetM5
We're kicking off National Water Quality Month with exciting news! Today we announced the completion of major improvements at our Lanpher Reservoir, meant to optimize our reliable delivery of water service to customers across Pittsburgh and Millvale. Read more: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4bt1flU
Restoration Roundup! Pittsburgh Water provides regular updates on previous worksites where streets & sidewalks are scheduled to be restored to their former condition. Find out if we'll be in your neighborhood this week: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4xuMmIz
Pittsburgh Water is investing nearly $54 million to rehabilitate aging sewer lines across our service area. The work will extend the life of critical infrastructure and help ensure reliable wastewater service for years to come. Read more in today's press release: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4ceMrrk
Meet Senior Project Manager for Wastewater, Stormwater, and Green Infrastructure Ana Bennett! Ana’s focus is on finding solutions that improve water quality and strengthen our infrastructure. Learn about her role and expertise in her employee spotlight: https://pittsburgh-water.com/3TuLogv
Have you ever wondered when your local street or sidewalk will be repaired following a Pittsburgh Water project? Surface restoration can actually require a lot more coordination than it may seem! Learn more about the full process: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4pJ5DmE
"Every day we test, invest, and improve." Pittsburghers have a lot to be proud of - and that includes our tap water! #PittsburghDrinksTap because we work every day to make sure our customers can drink Pittsburgh Water with confidence. https://pittsburgh-water.com/4yHHBfT
Our next round of lead service line replacements begins in Highland Park, Shadyside, Bloomfield, & Lawrenceville, in mid-August, with community meetings scheduled in advance to provide information and answer resident questions. Read more: https://pittsburgh-water.com/3RXLmgN
Today we recognize #WorldConservationDay! At Pittsburgh Water, it's our mission to support our region by protecting public health and the environment, balancing our day-to-day delivery of safe and reliable water services with a commitment to preserving the Pittsburgh we love for future generations.
Not all water is regulated equally. Bottled water is regulated as a packaged food product while our public tap water must meet different, often stricter requirements. We're proud to outperform these strict regulations every day! That's why #PittsburghDrinksTap: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4gQgpVT
Stop by the Pittsburgh Water table at Goat Fest this Saturday for hydration and education! Did you know goats help manage invasive vegetation which improves stormwater resilience? Then, on Sunday, join our "bottled vs. tap" taste test at OpenStreetsPGH! https://pittsburgh-water.com/4vESiNM
Meet Lead Help Field Liaison Tasha Butler! Tasha’s focus is on providing support, education, and guidance for customers throughout the lead line replacement process. Learn more about her ten years & counting at Pittsburgh Water in our latest employee spotlight: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4bXqFYW
Get ready for our July board meeting TOMORROW at 10 AM 🌞💦. Those interested can tune in virtually using Zoom or in-person at 1200 Penn Ave.
As a Pittsburgh Water customer, you can be confident that your tap water is an all-around better choice than bottled water. It meets higher quality standards, it's more affordable, & it’s better for the environment. Get the facts behind why #PittsburghDrinksTap: https://pittsburgh-water.com/3TOU7tW
Everyone deserves affordable access to high-quality drinking water. In times of financial hardship, our PGH2O Cares Team can help you enroll in the Customer Assistance Programs that meet your needs. Learn more: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4pvLFMb
Don't be alarmed: that hydrant is supposed to be running! Flushing hydrants is a routine part of protecting the water services you depend on. Also known as "Hydroflushing," the process helps clear sediment and ensure proper flow and pressure in our system: https://pittsburgh-water.com/3SRKZEB
Did you know Pittsburgh Water is well ahead of the national curve when it comes to removing and replacing lead service lines from our system? Learn more about how we’re staying on track to replace all residential lead lines by the end of next year: https://pittsburgh-water.com/4wMZLLx