Kentucky American Water Upgrading Water Infrastructure in Owen County Through Nearly $3 Million Investment
Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) is investing approximately $3 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Owen County, Kentucky.
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Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) is investing approximately $3 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Owen County, Kentucky. Projects include replacing aging water mains along Greenup Road/Highway 845 and US 127 and building a new booster pump station at the Owen County Fairgrounds.
The work aims to enhance reliability, water flows, and fire protection, with construction underway and local access maintained during typical weekday work hours.
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Key Figures
- Infrastructure investment
- $3 million
- Owen County water system upgrades
- Main replacement length
- 5,263 feet
- 6-inch PVC main replaced on Greenup Road/Highway 845
- US 127 main replacement
- three miles
- Aging 6-inch main replaced with 8-inch ductile iron pipe
- Pipe diameter (existing)
- 6-inch
- Aging PVC water main installed in early 1970s
- Pipe diameter (upgrade)
- 8-inch
- New ductile iron main along US 127
- Work hours
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Typical weekday construction schedule on Greenup Road and US 127
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Projects include updating aging water mains and constructing new booster pump station
The Greenup Road/Highway 845 project includes replacing 5,263 feet of aging 6-inch-diameter PVC water main installed in the early 1970s with new 6‑inch-diameter ductile iron water main. The US 127 project will replace more than three miles of aging 6-inch-diameter water with
8-inch-diameter ductile iron pipe. The new booster pump station will support increased water supply for customers north of
These investments are part of the company's ongoing commitment to strengthen water infrastructure to support reliable service and consistent water quality over time. By making planned investments in infrastructure, Kentucky American Water helps reduce the likelihood of service interruptions, improves water flows for homes and businesses and supports dependable fire protection for the community. These improvements are designed to deliver long-term value by reinforcing the system customers rely on every day.
Construction crews on Greenup Road/Highway 845 will typically work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews on US 127 will typically work the same timeframe. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained throughout construction, and crews will work directly with customers to accommodate driveway access as needed.
In areas where excavation is required, temporary surface restoration will be provided. Permanent restoration will be completed once the soil has settled, weather conditions permit and required paving permissions and limits have been received from local authorities.
Work on Greenup Road/Highway 845 will be performed by contractor Davis Excavating, with traffic control coordinated in partnership with local authorities. Work on US 127 will be performed by Buchanan Contracting. Motorists are advised to use caution near work zones, follow posted signage and expect some construction‑related noise during active work hours. Emergency vehicle and local access will be maintained at all times. Daily site cleanup will occur, and driveway, sidewalk and landscaping restoration will be completed upon project conclusion.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in
About Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water with approximately 150 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 550,000 people.
For more information, visit Kentucky American Water's website and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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