California American Water has completed two infrastructure improvement projects totaling $1.675 million in its San Diego District system, upgrading aging water assets in Coronado to strengthen service reliability and enhance fire protection.
The completed work includes a $675,000 service line and valve replacement project on Spinnaker Way, where crews replaced approximately 30 water service lines and seven gate valves and installed a new fire hydrant.
The company also completed a $1 million water main replacement project on 3rd Street, replacing approximately 1,000 linear feet of aging water main with new 8-inch ductile iron pipe. The project also included the installation of two new gate valves and a new fire hydrant to help improve fire protection in the area.
California American Water said both projects form part of a broader multimillion-dollar initiative to renew water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life, reduce corrosion-related impacts and support long-term reliability for customers.
“The Spinnaker Way and 3rd Street projects in Coronado are part of California American Water’s continued effort to strengthen our water system and improve reliability for customers,” said Jessica Taylor, Southern California Director of Operations for California American Water. “This important work helps make our system more durable, less prone to corrosion and better equipped to support fire flow needs, reducing the potential for service disruptions for years to come.”
Investing in water infrastructure helps protect public health, support environmental stewardship and strengthen the foundation for economic vitality, the company said. California American Water added that reliable access to clean water is essential for businesses, residents and communities to thrive.
