West Virginia American Water Commits $815,000 to Replace 1,600-Foot Pipe in Huntington
West Virginia American Water is investing $815,000 to replace 1,600 feet of aging pipe on South Walnut Street in Huntington, scheduled for completion by end of June and street restoration by fall 2026. This project is part of a broader $129 million 2026 infrastructure upgrade plan across West Virginia’s service area.
1. Infrastructure Upgrade Details
The Huntington project on South Walnut Street will replace 1,600 feet of aging main with a new 6-inch PVC pipe between Norway Avenue and Roland Park Drive. Crews will work weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with completion targeted for late June and final street restoration by fall 2026.
2. Statewide 2026 Investment Plan
This $815,000 upgrade is one component of a $129 million infrastructure investment across West Virginia American Water’s service area in 2026. Economic impact analyses indicate that each $1 million invested supports approximately 10 jobs in local economies.
3. Historical Capital Improvements
Over the past decade, the company has invested more than $805 million in West Virginia projects, including over 168 miles of new water main, aiming to modernize aging infrastructure and enhance system reliability.