To modernize our water infrastructure and add redundancy and resiliency throughout our drinking water system, we will construct a new pump station and rising main in Highland Park. These projects will serve the Highland Reservoir service area.
Progress & Status
As of June of 2026, a new pump station has been built to replace the previous Highland pump station, near the intersection of N. Negley Avenue and Mellon Terrace. New supply mains connect the Highland II Reservoir to the new pump station and the surrounding water system. The new pump station has an increased pumping capacity and serves as a redundant supply to the Highland II Reservoir system.
- September 21, 2021: Planning for Water Reliability: First Up, Upgrades in Highland Park
- February 24, 2023: Engineering Report: Next Water Reliability Plan Project Launches
- August 2, 2023: PWSA Bids First New Building in 20 Years
- October 27, 2023: PWSA Awards Highland Reservoir Pump Station Project
- September 20, 2024: PWSA Brings Local and State Leaders, Labor Community to Highland Reservoir Pump Station
- September 27, 2024: PWSA Brings Local and State Leaders, Labor Community to Highland Reservoir Pump Station
- December 18, 2025: Government, Community, and Professional Leaders Join Pittsburgh Water to Celebrate Substantial Completion of Highland Reservoir Pump Station
- May 20, 2026: Highland Reservoir Pump Station Now Operational, Marking Major Leap Forward in Pittsburgh's Water Reliability
Locations & Schedule
Start Date: January 2024
Completion Date: June 2026
Negley Avenue and Mellon Terrace
PIttsburgh, PA 15206
United States