West Virginia American Water Continues Infrastructure Upgrades in Ranson
The new tank will work alongside backup groundwater systems and 24/7 monitoring in Jefferson County.
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West Virginia American Water (AWK) is building an 816,000-gallon water storage facility on Oak Lee Drive in Ranson. Construction is underway and is planned to continue through the end of 2026, weather permitting. Work is expected Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The company expects the tank to give operators more flexibility to move water and help maintain service where possible when affected areas are isolated. It will also support daily operations, higher demand and water needs for firefighting and emergency response. Residents may encounter construction equipment and added traffic near the site.
Positive
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.816,000-gallon storage facility under construction expands the Ranson water system.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Added operating flexibility is expected to help maintain service where possible during localized water-system issues.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Construction through the end of 2026 is planned, weather permitting.
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The new tank plays an important role in keeping the water system flexible and reliable. It gives operators another way to manage and move water across the system. If a water main leak or other issue occurs, crews can isolate the affected area. Other parts of the system can then help maintain service where possible.
The tank will also support daily operations, periods of higher demand, and water needs for firefighting and emergency response.
"Storage gives us more flexibility in how we operate the water system," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "If there is an issue in one area, our team can isolate it and use other parts of the system to help keep water moving. That flexibility helps us continue to provide reliable service to the
Since becoming the water provider for five acquired local utility entities in
The project also works alongside other features of the
Construction is underway on Oak Lee Drive. Work is expected Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is planned to continue through the end of 2026, weather permitting.
Residents may see construction equipment and added traffic near the site. Signs will mark the work zone, and flaggers may help with material deliveries as needed. West Virginia American Water thanks the community for its patience and asks drivers to use caution near the work area.
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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 is West Virginia American Water building in Ranson?
West Virginia American Water is constructing an 816,000-gallon water storage facility on Oak Lee Drive. The tank will support daily operations, periods of higher demand, and water needs for firefighting and emergency response.
When will construction of West Virginia American Water's Ranson tank finish?
Construction is planned to continue through the end of 2026, weather permitting. Work is expected Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.