Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Emily Pontarelli’s organization
Sep 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Pittsburgh Water Board of Directors Board Meeting
The Board received a financial update concerning revenue projections, budget performance, and debt service costs. The engineering department provided reports on the large diameter water main replacement program, the water reliability plan, and progress on major construction projects including a new chemical building and pump station upgrades. The Board also discussed the impact of recent severe storm events on the sewer system, strategies for long-term stormwater management and resilience, and upcoming engineering bids.
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The Board received reports on financial performance, including higher-than-expected receipts and budget expenditures, and an update on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, focusing on trenchless installation methods and customer coordination. The Engineering report highlighted progress in the Surface Restoration Program and upcoming project bids. The Operations report emphasized the success of the 'Safe People, Safe Water' initiative, safety metric improvements, and infrastructure upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant. The CEO discussed the Carrick stormwater project groundbreaking and the launch of a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The Board approved several resolutions, including borrowing for water main replacement projects, awarding capital contracts for construction and design services, a change order for the Woods Run Mairdale Avenue project, and entering into an office lease agreement with BEAM Collaborative.
Jul 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pittsburgh Water Board of Directors Meeting
The meeting included a financial report covering performance through the end of June 2026, along with a detailed explanation of PENVEST water charge adjustments. The engineering department provided updates on the catch basin and inlet replacement program, describing the new risk-based prioritization system for asset maintenance. Additionally, the board reviewed progress on the Water Reliability Plan, specifically construction at the Aspenwall and Breen pump stations. The session also covered the lead service line replacement program and addressed concerns regarding debris management on catch basins, emphasizing coordination between the board and the city on maintenance and infrastructure impacts.
Jul 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pittsburgh Water Community Meeting
The meeting provided a detailed overview of the Highland Park Lead Service Line Replacement Project, covering the project timeline, construction methodology, and the equity-based prioritization model utilized for the program. Key topics included the use of trenchless installation techniques to minimize property disruption, the process for temporary and final restoration, and the specific requirements for property owners regarding participation agreements. The session also explained the mandatory nature of the lead service line removals and the policies regarding water service termination for properties that do not provide access or fail to return necessary agreements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
