Missouri American Water Invests $1.9 million in Maryland Heights Pipe Replacement Project along McKelvey Road

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mon .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Missouri American Water is replacing several thousand feet of aging aqueduct along McKelvey Road. This project is part of the utility’s multi-million dollar initiative to replace water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in communities across the state.

“We are determined to help St. Louis County’s growth by investing in our water system to meet the needs of present and future generations,” said Debbie Dewey, Missouri Water President of the United States. “The improvements along McKelvey Road will improve the flow of water and supplies to the people of Maryland Heights.”

The work is expected to take place from March to September. Traffic between Creve Coeur Mill Road and Smoke Valley Court will be affected during the following stages:

• Phase one: The crews will begin work on McKelvey Rd. from Jane Ct. Head south for 4-5 weeks.

• Phase two: The crews will be working on McKelvey Rd. by Glenridge Dr. to Jonesdale Ct. for 3-4 weeks.

• Phase three: The crews will be working on McKelvey Rd. at Jane Ct. 5-6 weeks north to Dunhill Dr.

• Phase four: The crews will be working on McKelvey Rd. by Dunhill Dr. according to Chatham Dr. for 4-5 weeks.

To protect our employees and contractors, Missouri American Water urges customers to follow CDC social distancing guidelines and not to contact local employees. Customers are encouraged to visit www.missouriamwater.com or call Customer Service at (866) 430-0820 with any questions regarding the construction project.

Work on this project usually takes place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. During construction, customers may experience temporary water supply interruptions, discolored water and / or water pressure below normal water pressure.

Once a main line is replaced, contractors for Missouri American Water will build temporary sections of road to allow traffic to flow. Permanent road repairs, as well as restoration of other yard and property damage caused by the work, will begin within 90 days of the main unit being replaced. This allows the floor to settle properly so that the restoration work is successful. Visit the Missouri American Water website for more information on the restoration.

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the state’s largest investor-owned water company, providing high quality, reliable water and / or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people. For more information, visit missouriamwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

American water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded US water and sanitation company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater, and other related services to more than 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides our customers with safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to ensure their lives keep flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.