West Virginia American Water Set to Complete $555,000 Water Main Repla...

Bluefield, W.Va., (Nov. 18, 2024) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a new infrastructure project on Ferndell Avenue and Augusta Street in Bluefield. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable water service the company will be investing approximately $555,000 in water main improvements.

This project, which has already begun, includes replacing 1,520 feet of aging water main. Construction will take place along Ferndell Avenue from Stadium Drive to College Avenue and Augusta Street from Ferndell Avenue to Copley Avenue. These upgrades will improve service reliability for customers, which will help reduce service disruptions.

Crews will work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. The company expects to complete the water main replacement project and connect all customer service lines to the new main by the end of December with final street restoration completed in spring 2025.

This infrastructure upgrade project is part of West Virginia American Water's plan to invest more than $97 million in infrastructure upgrades across the state in 2024. In addition, these projects 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.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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About West Virginia American Water

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.

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