West Virginia American Water Advances Central Grove Project as Part of Broader Water System Upgrades
More than $11.7 million has been invested in local water and wastewater improvements during the company's first three years of ownership.
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West Virginia American Water (AWK) is advancing site preparation for the future Central Grove Water Treatment Plant in Jefferson County.
Initial work includes selective tree clearing, grading, fencing, landscaping and well evaluation near Goldenrod Drive and Marie Drive. The planned plant is a step toward connecting the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems. Walnut Grove's nine treatment plants currently serve approximately 4,960 active customers. The company says adding Central Grove will give operators more flexibility to manage the interconnected system. This first phase prepares the site for future construction.
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- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Central Grove site preparation advances a planned treatment plant and future connection of the Mountain and Walnut Grove systems.
- Minor pointMore than $11.7 million invested in local water and wastewater improvements during the first three years of ownership.
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The project is located near the intersection of Goldenrod Drive and Marie Drive. Initial work includes selective tree clearing, grading, decorative fencing, landscaping improvements, and well evaluation.
The new water treatment plant will become part of the larger water system serving the area and represents an important step toward connecting the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems. The Walnut Grove system already operates as an interconnected network of water treatment facilities. Its nine water treatment plants collectively serve approximately 4,960 active customers. Adding the Central Grove Water Treatment Plant to this system allows operators greater flexibility to manage the system, balance changing needs and continue to support reliable water service across the communities they serve.
"This project is about more than adding a new facility. It's another step toward a stronger, more connected water system," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "Connecting different parts of the system gives our operators more flexibility and ways to support continued reliable water service for the communities we serve."
Since becoming the water and wastewater service provider for five acquired local utility entities in
During this first phase, nearby residents may notice crews and equipment as the site is prepared for future construction. The work will also include landscaping improvements, reseeding and new trees. The Company encourages residents to stay out of work zones to maintain the safety for both the community and crews.
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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 with approximately 315 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people.
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What work is underway for West Virginia American Water's Central Grove treatment plant?
The initial phase prepares the future plant site with selective tree clearing, grading, fencing, landscaping and well evaluation. The project is near Goldenrod Drive and Marie Drive in Jefferson County and is a step toward connecting the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems.