West Virginia American Water Allocates $124M for 22 Miles of Main Replacements and Upgrades
West Virginia American Water will invest over $124 million in 2025 upgrades, including $37 million for 22 miles of water main replacements and wastewater expansion in Jefferson County. Plan allocates $19 million for water treatment upgrades, $2.5 million for wastewater facility improvements and $4.2 million for storage tanks.
1. Investment Overview
West Virginia American Water will invest over $124 million in 2025 across its service area to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure reliability.
2. Project Breakdown
Funding includes $37 million for over 22 miles of water main replacements and new wastewater mains in Jefferson County, $19 million for water treatment upgrades, $2.5 million for wastewater facility improvements, and $4.2 million for storage tank construction and recoating.
3. Economic and Community Impact
These investments are expected to support service reliability for approximately 610,000 customers and generate about 1,240 jobs, based on ten jobs per $1 million invested.
4. Company Background
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, serves roughly 610,000 people in the state and is part of the largest regulated water utility in the U.S. with operations in 14 states.