Upcoming Pennsylvania American Water Field Verifications Work - Lehman Pike
April 21, 2026

In line with federal and state requirements, Pennsylvania American Water is developing an inventory of all utility- and customer-owned water service line materials. As part of this effort, a Pennsylvania American Water contractor, working with CDM Smith, will be completing test-pitting work over the next few months at properties in your community to identify the materials of currently unknown utility and customer service lines. 

Properties planned for test pitting will receive a pre-work postcard, email, and doorhanger notifying the residents of the upcoming work. Typical work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work on weekends and after hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Vehicles in the area may need to be moved prior to the start of construction.

All work will be performed within the utility right-of-way and includes digging multiple test holes (approximately 18 inches x18 inches) to assess the service line material at points 1 and 2 in the diagram below. If we can visually inspect the service line where it enters a property, we may be able to avoid performing test holes at point 2.

After the work is completed, our contractor will leave a doorhanger noting the determined service line materials and any next steps. Customers can contact CDM Smith at 717-581-8599 or visit pennsylvaniaamwater.com/leadfacts for more information.