The water storage tanks will be inspected, sandblasted and repainted to provide a protective barrier that prevents the steel from rusting and compromising water quality.
The projects include mitigation procedures to ensure that paint fumes and dust levels are in compliance with air pollution control requirements mandated by local health departments and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Pennsylvania American Water president Kathy Pape said the storage tank rehab projects follow the company’s approximately $282m investment in capital improvements across the state in 2011.
Crews will strip the original paint and apply a new coating, which will add to the lifespan of the structure.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is an investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to about 2.2 million people.
