West Virginia American Water Announces $580,000 Infrastructure Upgrades in Oak Hill

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West Virginia American Water (AWK) announced a $580,000 water infrastructure upgrade on Wilson Street and Harper Street in Oak Hill.

The project will replace 1,990 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch and 2-inch PVC mains. Crews began work the week of November 2, with completion scheduled by the end of January and final street restoration in spring 2027. The project is part of the company's plan to invest more than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades in 2026. Traffic restrictions will apply during construction, and customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower water pressure.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.More than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades planned for 2026 includes the Oak Hill project.
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• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Traffic restrictions will remain in place for the duration of the Oak Hill project.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower pressure may affect customers during construction.

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OAK HILL, W.Va., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $580,000 water infrastructure upgrade project on Wilson Street and Harper Street in Oak Hill.  

"This project on Wilson and Harper Streets in Oak Hill works to continue our proactive infrastructure replacement strategy", said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "Projects like this help maintain system resiliency, which in turn help us to continue providing safe, clean and reliable water service to our customers."

The project will replace 1,990 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch PVC main and 2-inch PVC main. The work will occur on Wilson Street, from Vance Street to Brown Street, and Harper Street, from Vance Street to Brown Street. Crews began work the week of November 2nd and the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of January. Final street restoration will be completed in spring 2027. Work will occur Monday through Friday between 7:30 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 $129 million in ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the state in 2026, supporting the economic health of communities across the company's service area. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 10 jobs are generated throughout local economies.  

Over the past decade, West Virginia American Water has invested over $805 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 these ongoing investments, 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, and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.  

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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When will West Virginia American Water's Oak Hill infrastructure upgrade be completed?

The Oak Hill project is scheduled for completion by the end of January, with final street restoration in spring 2027. Crews began work the week of November 2.

Which streets and work hours are covered by West Virginia American Water's Oak Hill project?

Work covers Wilson Street and Harper Street, each from Vance Street to Brown Street. Construction will occur Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with traffic restrictions in place for the project's duration.