American Water advances Central Grove water treatment plant project in West Virginia
AWK•American Water's West Virginia unit advanced site preparation for the Central Grove Water Treatment Plant on Nov. 6, 2026. The Jefferson County project will connect the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems; Walnut Grove's nine treatment plants serve about 4,960 customers.
1. Project preparation advances
American Water Works' West Virginia unit advanced site preparation for the Central Grove Water Treatment Plant in Jefferson County on Nov. 6, 2026. The project will help connect the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems, improving operational flexibility.
2. Local infrastructure investment
Walnut Grove's nine water treatment plants currently serve approximately 4,960 active customers. The project builds on more than $11.7 million invested in local water and wastewater infrastructure during the unit's first three years of ownership.




