Weirton to host groundbreaking on new $44M Water Plant; Will create 150 construction jobs

Weirton, WV – The City of Weirton will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the $44 million expansion of the Weirton Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Officials say the expansion project will increase the plant’s capacity from 4 million gallons per day to 8 million gallons per day and improve the water quality and reliability for the residents and businesses of Weirton and surrounding areas.

The project is expected to create 150 construction jobs, as well as support the ongoing economic development and growth of the city.

Officials say this project was made possible because of $22.47 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); $14.7 million loan from the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC); $5.675 million CDS match grant from Governor’s Office; $1 million from the WV Water Development Authority (WDA) Economic Enhancement Grant Fund; $200,000 grant from the City of Weirton; $165,000 overrun grant from the IJDC; and $100,000 contribution from the Weirton Water Board. State and Regional

The groundbreaking ceremony will start the 24 month construction phase and the project is expected to be done by March 2026.

The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony which will be held at 2 p.m., at 3031 Birch Drive, Weirton, WV.

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