Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come.

This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure around the country. It will help prevent leaks, reduce service interruptions, and minimize environmental risks, ultimately enhancing water flow and reliability for local families and businesses.

Targeted Upgrades in Local Communities

In Upper Darby Township, crews are replacing 7,600 feet of aging water mains with new ductile iron mains on the following streets:

· Bywood Avenue between Midvale Road & Sellers Avenue

· Bywood Avenue between Larchwood Avenue & Fairfield Avenue

· Penarth Avenue between State Road & Bywood Avenue

· Pennsylvania Avenue between Keystone Avenue & Bywood Avenue

· Keystone Avenue between Penarth Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue

· Fairfield Avenue between Hazel Avenue & Wayne Avenue

In Radnor Township, crews are also upgrading 2,300 feet of aging water mains. Main replacements will occur on the following streets:

· Briarwood Road between Darby Paoli Road and House #865

· Amherst Circle between Briarwood Road and end of the cul-de-sac

In Ridley Township, crews are also upgrading 2,200 feet of aging water mains. Main replacements will occur on the following streets:

· Locust Road between Stanbridge Road and Holmes Road

· Clayton Road between Stanbridge Road and Holmes Road

· Stanbridge Road between Holmes Road and Grand Avenue

Further, Springfield Township will see 1,450 feet of main replacement on the following roads:

· South Brookside Road between Fairview Road & Library Lane

Library Lane between South Brookside Road & Powell Road

The new ductile iron mains across the county will better meet community demands, ensuring reliable water service for years to come.

Investing in Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure

Many of Pennsylvania’s drinking water systems date back nearly a century, with pipes that have exceeded their expected lifespan. Frequent leaks and main breaks are clear indicators of aging infrastructure, making these replacement projects a priority. Every foot of upgraded pipe helps prevent service disruptions, reduces leakage, and strengthens the system’s reliability.

Learn more at Aqua Pennsylvania and how it provides water and wastewater service to approximately 1.5 million people in 32 counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.