American Water Replaces 1,000-Foot Carmel Pipe and Outlines MARC Reliability Strategies
AWK•American Water’s subsidiary completed a 1,000-foot water main replacement in Carmel, upgrading cast-iron to PVC and adding new fire services to bolster system reliability and capacity. Company leaders also presented at MARC 2026 panels on balancing water affordability, resilience and inter-sector collaboration, reinforcing its regulatory positioning.
1. Carmel Infrastructure Upgrade Completed
California American Water finished replacing approximately 1,000 feet of nearly 100-year-old, four-inch cast iron pipe along Dolores Street with eight-inch PVC pipe, enhancing flow capacity and fire protection. The project also included the installation of six new commercial fire services, replacement of 52 domestic service laterals and a new hydrant to reduce service interruptions.
2. Leaders Present at MARC 2026 Panels
Senior executives led panel discussions at MARC 2026 on ensuring water reliability, affordability and environmental responsibility amid aging infrastructure and regulatory challenges. Sessions covered collaboration among water, energy and environmental sectors to support growing communities and highlighted practical strategies for system resilience.
