BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing 23,550 feet of aging water mains across eight Delaware County municipalities, an infrastructure investment intended to reduce leaks and service interruptions while improving water delivery to residential and commercial customers.
The project covers approximately 4.5 miles of water lines in Aldan, Clifton Heights and Media boroughs and Darby, Upper Darby, Nether Providence, Aston and Upper Providence townships.
The utility is replacing existing cast iron pipes with ductile iron mains manufactured using nearly 90% recycled materials. The work is part of Aqua’s broader infrastructure improvement program targeting aging water and wastewater systems.
The upgrades are designed to reduce the risk of pipe failures, improve water flow and strengthen the reliability of distribution networks serving homes and businesses.
Upper Darby Township accounts for the largest portion of the work, with 7,600 feet of water mains scheduled for replacement across 10 streets.
The affected roads include Lynn Boulevard between Township Line Road and Hillside Avenue; Barclay Road between Township Line Road and South Bayberry Lane; West Bayberry Lane between Township Line Road and South Bayberry Lane; and South Bayberry Lane between West Bayberry Lane and North Lynn Boulevard.
Additional Upper Darby work covers Addingham Avenue and Anderson Avenue between Bond Avenue and State Road; Terwood Road and Clarendon Road between Stanbridge Road and State Road; Stanbridge Road between Mansion Road and State Road; and Cedar Avenue from Stanbridge Road to the end of the cul-de-sac.
Nether Providence Township will receive 5,000 feet of replacement mains along Providence Road, also designated Route 252, between West Rose Valley Road and Chester Road, and Leslie Lane between Providence Road and the end of the cul-de-sac.
In Aston Township, Aqua plans to replace 3,350 feet of water main along Highpoint Lane between Hillcrest Lane and Crozerville Road and the Country Lane loop connecting to Highpoint Lane.
Clifton Heights Borough is scheduled for 3,200 feet of replacement work covering North Oak Avenue between Crestwood Drive and North Springfield Road; Woodbridge Road between North Oak Avenue and Seven Oaks Drive; Revere Road between North Oak Avenue and its dead end; and North Church Street between Prospect Avenue and West Baltimore Avenue.
Another 2,300 feet of water mains will be replaced in Media Borough and Upper Providence Township.
That work includes State Road, designated Route 1008, between Providence Road and Dora Drive, and Providence Road, designated Route 252, between Cherry Street and State Road.
Aldan Borough, Darby Township and Upper Darby Township will share an additional 2,100 feet of improvements along Oak Lane, designated Route 2015, between Green Lane and Bartram Avenue, and Bartram Avenue between Cemetery Road and Oak Lane.
The replacement program targets existing cast iron infrastructure, which can become more susceptible to deterioration and leaks as pipes age.
Ductile iron pipes are intended to provide a longer service life while supporting consistent water pressure and distribution capacity. Aqua said the replacement mains are expected to improve system reliability for decades.
The use of recycled materials also forms part of the company’s infrastructure modernization approach, with the new pipes incorporating nearly 90% recycled content.
The improvements represent a substantial replacement of existing distribution infrastructure across several established Delaware County communities rather than an expansion into new service territory.
Aqua did not specify a total project cost, construction schedule or anticipated completion dates in the information provided.
The company also did not identify specific traffic restrictions or temporary water-service interruptions associated with the work.
The projects form part of Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing investment in water infrastructure, with the immediate operational objective of reducing leaks and maintaining reliable service across the affected municipalities.
Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources—free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today.