West Virginia American Water Announces $420,000 Infrastructure Project in North Charleston
West Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced a $420,000 infrastructure upgrade on 2nd Avenue in North Charleston to replace 900 feet of aging pipe with a 6-inch PVC main.
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West Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced a $420,000 infrastructure upgrade on 2nd Avenue in North Charleston to replace 900 feet of aging pipe with a 6-inch PVC main.
Work runs weekdays 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., aims to finish by end of April with final street restoration in spring 2026, and may cause temporary service interruptions and traffic restrictions.
The project is part of a >$129 million 2026 statewide upgrade plan; the company has invested >$805 million and installed 168 miles of new main over the past decade.
Positive
- $420,000 committed to North Charleston pipe replacement
- 900 feet of aging pipe to be replaced with 6-inch PVC main
- Completion by end of April 2026 for main work
- >$129 million planned infrastructure investment across West Virginia in 2026
- $805 million invested in statewide upgrades over the past decade
- 168 miles of new water main installed historically
Negative
- Temporary service interruptions, discolored water, or low pressure possible during work
- Traffic restrictions on 2nd Avenue for the duration of the project
- Final street restoration delayed until spring 2026, extending local disruption
Details
News Market Reaction – AWK
On Apr 2, the day this news came out, AWK closed 0.99% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Project investment
- $420,000
- North Charleston 2nd Avenue infrastructure upgrade
- Pipe length replaced
- 900 feet
- Aging pipe replaced with 6-inch PVC main on 2nd Avenue
- Pipe diameter
- 6-inch
- PVC water main used in North Charleston project
- Work hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Weekday construction schedule for North Charleston project
- Statewide 2026 plan
- $129 million
- Planned West Virginia infrastructure upgrades in 2026
- Jobs per investment
- 10 jobs per $1 million
- Economic impact of water infrastructure spending
- Decade-long investment
- $805 million
- West Virginia infrastructure projects and capital upgrades over past decade
- New water main
- 168 miles
- Water main installed in West Virginia over past decade
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"We are committed to investing in our infrastructure systems across the state," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "The North Charleston project will benefit the customers we serve and will allow us to continue providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water to the community."
The project entails replacing 900 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch PVC main and will occur on 2nd Avenue from 29th Street to 32nd Street. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of April, and the final street restoration will be completed in the spring of 2026. Crews will work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and traffic restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project.
This infrastructure upgrade project is part of West Virginia American Water's plan to invest more than
Over the past decade, West Virginia American Water has invested over
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
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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 300 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people.
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