Pittsburgh Water Authority Releases 12-Year Plan Outline For Solving Lead, Stormwater, Other Problems

On November 15, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority released a 12-year plan outline for Pittsburgh’s water future entitled PGH2O 2030.

At the request of Mayor William Peduto, this plan outlines PWSA’s vision for Pittsburgh’s water future, through 2030 and beyond.

The Authority said its goals are--

-- To responsibly, sustainably manage Pittsburgh’s water for the next 12 years, and well beyond 2030;

-- To provide safe, reliable water 24/7/365 to our customers and to provide them with excellent customer service;

-- To renew and upgrade our drinking water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure to exceed all compliance standards;

-- To prioritize public health and replace all lead service lines;

-- To make water service accessible through customer assistance to our lower-income customers and continue a moratorium on winter water shut-offs;

-- To be accountable, accessible, and fully transparent to our customers;

-- To fairly and equitably charge each customer based on their usage of our system; and

-- To be a valued regional environmental steward of our most precious resource.

“Pittsburgh’s past and future are tied to water. As public servants and residents of Pittsburgh ourselves, our top priority is providing safe, reliable water to every customer - regardless of their income,” said Robert A. Weimar, Executive Director of PWSA. “PWSA has fallen short in the past, but we are committed to excellent customer service and upgrading our drinking water, stormwater, and sewer systems. We are building water infrastructure for the next generation of Pittsburghers.”

Paul Leger, Board Chairman of PWSA, said: “As we invest in infrastructure that is built to last, we’re mindful that PWSA must be a strong financial steward of a critical asset for city residents. The 2030 plan details PWSA’s strategy to pay for needed upgrades in a way that is smart and responsible. With a good credit rating, we can continue to borrow at low interest rates, while we simultaneously improve our cash flow. The future of PWSA is bright.”

Centered around transparency, accountability, and reliable water service, the 2030 plan covers several areas: PWSA’s vision and goals; history of Pittsburgh’s water systems and the path that brought us to today; current financial status; and plans for investing in drinking water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure.

Additional details are also available in documents previously submitted to the Public Utility Commission, including PWSA’s Long-term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP) and Compliance Plan.

Click Here for a copy of the full plan.

For more information, visit the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority website.

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