West Virginia American Water Celebrates Mid-Year Milestone with Significant Investment in Infrastructure Projects

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water announced today a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to addressing the state’s aging infrastructure needs. As of mid-2024, West Virginia American Water has invested approximately $13.2 million, an investment unmatched by any other water utility in the state, to replace over 40,575 feet of water main. The 34 projects completed or in-progress to date are aimed at helping to improve service reliability for customers.

This significant and continual investment underscores the company’s dedication to providing safe, reliable service and fostering economic growth in communities across the state. Key water main replacement projects for 2024 include:

• Goad Road in Clendenin: 1,150 feet for a total investment of $470,000
• Birch Road in Charleston: 500 feet for a total investment of $278,000
• 2 ^nd Avenue in Oak Hill: 25 service tie-overs for a total investment of $172,000
• Presidential Drive in Charleston: 800 feet for a total investment of $359,000
• Dotson Drive in Charleston: 1,300 feet for a total investment of $188,000
• Indiana Avenue in Charleston: 1,300 feet for a total investment of $588,000
• Pinoak Road (Phase 2) in Lashmeet: 2,600 feet for a total investment of $380,000
• Toney’s Branch Creek in Racine:120 feet for a total investment of $74,000
• Cunard Tank to the Brooklyn Loop in Fayetteville: 3,300 feet for a total investment of $424,000
• Forest Circle in South Charleston:1,500 feet for a total investment of $592,000
• Grapevine Road in Charleston: 240 feet for a total investment of $95,000
• Beauregard Street in Charleston: 400 feet for a total investment of $243,000
• Bridge Road in Charleston: 900 feet for a total investment of $654,000
• Cherry Lane in Clendenin: 950 feet for a total investment of $428,000
• Garden Heights Drive in Charleston: 1,940 feet for a total investment of $347,000
• Westview Drive in Charleston: 940 feet for a total investment of $418,000
• Rolling Hills Road in Charleston: 2,350 feet for a total investment of $894,000
• Pacific Street in Charleston: 860 feet for a total investment of $175,000
• Devonshire Drive in Elkview: 180 feet for a total investment of $86,000
• First Avenue in Oak Hill: 90 feet for a total investment of $51,000
• Ohio Street in South Charleston: 520 feet for a total investment of $254,000
• Granny Creek in Sutton: 360 feet for a total investment of $67,000
• 4 ^th Avenue in Montgomery: 860 feet for a total investment of $251,000
• Ashford-Nellis Road (Phase 1) in Ashford: 4,400 feet for a total investment of $1,810,000
• Pinoak Avenue (Phase 3) in Lashmeet: 1,320 feet for a total investment of $238,000
• Quarrier Street, Beauregard Street and Ruffner Avenue in Charleston: 380 feet for a total investment of $243,000
• Hollyberry Lane in South Charleston: for a total investment of $261,000
• Buchanan and Cresent Roads in Charleston: 1,400 feet for a total investment of $675,000
• Pemberton Road in Oak Hill: 2,575 feet for a total investment of $427,000
• Maple Street in Hinton: 880 feet for a total investment of $329,000
• Rose Meadows in Charleston: 1,100 feet for a total investment of $166,000
• East Riverview Drive in Belle: 1,460 feet for a total investment of $587,000
• Ohio Avenue (Phase 1) in Charleston: 1,140 feet for a total of $693,000

These infrastructure upgrade projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, but they also help support the economic health of the communities served by West Virginia American Water. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout local economies.

Over the past decade, West Virginia American Water has invested over $736 million, in infrastructure projects and capital upgrades to address aging infrastructure across the Mountain State, including more than 168 miles of new water main. To learn more about our ongoing investment in infrastructure, visit the company’s interactive upgrade map.

During construction, customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences. To report water related emergencies such as leaks, main breaks or other service disruptions, customers can submit a service request on the company’s website.