HONESDALE, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that work is underway to replace 2,450 feet of drinking water main in Honesdale Borough. 

Aged six-inch cast iron pipe is being replaced with new, eight-inch ductile iron pipes. According to Aqua Pennsylvania, the new water main will reduce the potential for main breaks and deliver consistent water quality, providing reliable service for decades to come. 

Work in Honesdale to replace the water main is taking place on Sunrise Avenue, Industrial Point and 8th, 10th and 11th Streets. 

This project involves extensive planning and coordination between Aqua Pennsylvania and multiple agencies. That includes boring under the railroad tracks at Sunrise Avenue and Terrace Street as well as the construction of a cofferdam to cross the Lackawaxen River at 8th Street. The cofferdam will ensure a dry work area for crews to safely replace underground pipes. It will be removed once the water main replacement project is completed.

“We are committed to delivering the highest-quality drinking water to our customers across the Commonwealth,” said Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca. “The investment we’re making in Honesdale is just one more example of Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing work statewide to improve and enhance our infrastructure.”

Construction for the most part will take place weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Access will be provided for emergency vehicles, mail and trash services. Residents will have access to their properties but may experience minor delays and may be asked to temporarily move their vehicles due to changing work zones.

Work is expected to be completed in mid-October.