CHARLESTON, W.Va., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $500,000 infrastructure upgrade project on 17th Street in Dunbar.
“We are committed to continued investment in our infrastructure systems across the state,” said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. “This project will benefit the Dunbar community and customers we serve and allow us to continue providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water.”
The project entails replacing 800 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch and 2-inch PVC main and will occur on 17th Street between Fletcher Avenue and Route 25 – Fairlawn Avenue. It is scheduled to be completed by the end of May, and the final street restoration will be completed in the summer of 2026.
This infrastructure upgrade project is part of West Virginia American Water’s plan to invest more than $134 million in continued 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, 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, crews will work Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project. Additionally, 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 18 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.
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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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