California American Water Completes Water Main Replacement in Carmel By the Sea, Enhancing Reliability and Public Safety

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water announced the completion of its Dolores Street Water Main Replacement Project in Carmel. This important infrastructure improvement project helps ensure continued reliable water service for residents and businesses in the area.

The Dolores Street improvements included the replacement of approximately 3,000 feet of 100-year-old water main pipe, which will help prevent future breaks and minimize service interruptions for California American Water customers. The completed project also included the installation of three new fire hydrants and replacement of two existing ones, significantly improving water flow for fire protection and enhancing public safety for first responders.

“The Dolores Street main replacement project is yet another example of the ongoing, proactive, capital infrastructure improvements we regularly perform to help ensure our customers can get clean, reliable water service with minimal interruptions,” said David Pezzini, Senior Project Engineer, of California American Water. “Beyond the water service improvements for our customers’ homes and businesses, the improved water flow and fire hydrants will provide greater public safety benefits, providing additional security for the residents and guests of Carmel.”

In addition to the below ground main replacement improvements, completion of the project included enhancing the previous condition of Dolores Street by applying a slurry seal on the road.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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About California American Water
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people. For more information, visit www.californiaamwater.com and follow California American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.