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Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana

  • Indiana American Water completed a $24.5 million water transmission main project in Gary, Ind., to strengthen reliability & improve fire protection.
  • Construction began four years ago to replace aging mains that caused frequent breaks & service disruptions.
  • The project installed approximately 10,000 feet of new pipe, including 6,000 feet of transmission main & 4,000 feet of distribution main.
  • Aging 16-inch & 20-inch mains over 70 years old were replaced with new 24-inch to 36-inch mains to enhance flow & resiliency.
  • New ductile iron transmission mains & PVC distribution mains were installed to ensure decades of reliable service.
  • More than 100 lead service lines connected to the project area were replaced to advance public health & water quality.
  • Rex Construction served as the primary contractor for the infrastructure upgrade.
  • The project supports Indiana American Water's annual commitment to invest over $200 million in water & wastewater infrastructure.