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California American Water Launches Final Phase of Fruitridge Vista Water System Modernization
California American Water has begun the Austin Steiner Main Replacement Project, the final phase of a multi-year modernization of the Fruitridge Vista water system. This phase will replace aging backyard mains with new street-installed infrastructure, serving homes south of 47th Avenue, north of 53rd Avenue, and from Hilts Avenue to 46th Avenue west of 44th Street.
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