Johnstown sewer upgrades nearing completion, compliance ongoing

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority has nearly completed upgrades to public sewer lines as required by state orders. The focus now shifts to ensuring private properties comply, with 86% of 25,526 properties already pressure-tested. The Greater Johnstown Water Authority is finalizing minor tasks in the central business district. The JRA plans to close five remaining siphons, marking the end of a lengthy and disruptive project. Johnstown has a deadline of December 2026 to reduce wastewater flow. Currently, 71% of properties in the city have been tested, with many untested systems linked to abandoned structures.