Aqua to begin second phase of downtown Struthers water main replacement. What to know

Aqua is set to begin a $1.6 million water main replacement project in downtown Struthers next week. The project area includes Bridge Street, Bob Cene Way, Main Street and Liberty Street.

Family owned S.E.T. Incorporated of Lowellville was selected to perform the work that is expected to conclude by the end August, according to Aqua officials.

Details of the project include:

• Replacing more than half of a mile of old water main ranging in diameter from 6-inch to 12-inch with new ductile iron pipe which is stronger and more corrosion resistant,

• Installing six new hydrants for fire protection and 14 new valves to isolate sections of main for future maintenance or repairs,

• New Aqua-owned service lines will be installed for 33 customers and any property with lead or galvanized customer-owned service lines will be replaced at no direct cost to the customer through Aqua’s Lead Service Line replacement program.

“The purpose of this project is to increase water flow and improve reliability of service through Struthers and in the City of Campbell,” said Aqua Ohio’s Area Manager Jennifer Johnson. “This investment will assure adequate supply for periods of high demand.”

Johnson said the company expects to spend more than $72 million across Aqua’s 40 Ohio systems in 2025, approximately $12.2 million of that will be invested in the Mahoning Valley.

Officials said all area businesses will remain accessible throughout the project. However, traffic patterns will need to be adjusted temporarily when work is active in the immediate area. Drivers are asked to use extra caution and be mindful of traffic flaggers and work zone signage.

Customers along the construction route will experience short-term service disconnections near the end of the project as their properties are connected to the new mains. They will be notified in advance of the interruptions.

For more information, visit AquaWater.com.