Pennsylvania American Water is beginning a $4 million replacement of aging main waterlines in the county with a project getting underway in Butler on Wednesday.

The water company announced Monday that it will replace 4,600 feet of old main lines to improve service and fire protection by late summer.

Kicking off the effort is upgrading a water main along North Elm Street, from East Locust to East Jefferson street, in Butler on Wednesday.

Other upgrades planned for the city are water main upgrades on East Brady Street, Third Street, Brugh Avenue, Fairview Avenue, McKinley Avenue and Federal Street, Sullivan and Isabella streets, Ridge Avenue, McGeary and Gibson streets, Diamond, South Church and Saint Vero streets, and West Wayne Street.

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