OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Oak Hill on 2nd Street. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $255,000 in infrastructure improvements within the community.
This project, which began last week, includes replacing 780 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch PVC main. The construction is occurring on 2nd Street from Highlawn Park to the 2nd Avenue intersection. These upgrades will improve service reliability for customers, which will help reduce service disruptions.
Crews will work Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and traffic restrictions will be in place during construction. Main replacement work is scheduled to conclude at the end of February, with the final street restoration set to finish in the spring of 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.
