Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana
PR Newswire•06/10/2026•07:45 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$24.5 million Gary project strengthens Northwest Indiana water-service reliability
- ➤10,000 feet of new water main replaced aging 16-inch and 20-inch mains
- ➤More than 100 lead service lines replaced in project area
- ➤Indiana American Water invests more than $200 million annually across Indiana
Expert Statements
Albert Turner, Engineering project manager for Indiana American Water
“This project represents a significant investment in the long-term reliability of our water system”
Albert Turner, Engineering project manager for Indiana American Water
“The previous transmission main had experienced numerous breaks over the years, which affected operations throughout the distribution system. Replacing this critical asset helps ensure we can continue providing reliable service to our customers across Northwest Indiana.”
Jacquelyne Byland, Senior engineering manager for Indiana American Water
“Part of this project was focused on modernizing our infrastructure and addressing facilities that had multiple needs for repairs”
Jacquelyne Byland, Senior engineering manager for Indiana American Water
“By upgrading and upsizing portions of the system, we have improved reliability for customers while also increasing fire flow capacity for the communities we serve.”
Jacquelyne Byland, Senior engineering manager for Indiana American Water
“Every service line connected to this transmission main that was identified as lead was replaced as part of this project”
Jacquelyne Byland, Senior engineering manager for Indiana American Water
“This work not only improved the performance of our water system but also supports our ongoing efforts to remove lead service lines from the communities we serve.”
Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana PR Newswire
Project Improves Reliability, Enhances Fire Protection and Replaces More Than 100 Lead Service Lines
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