West Virginia American Water

Eleanor, W.Va. – October 05, 2026 -- West Virginia American Water is investing $100,000 to replace 580 feet of aging pipe with 2-inch PVC main on Eleanor Alley in Eleanor.

Crews began work the week of September 23 along Eleanor Alley

The project spans from Cypress Street to the area behind the residence at 2371 Charleston Road. Work is scheduled for completion by the end of October, with final street restoration set for fall 2026. Crews operate Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with traffic restrictions in place for the duration.

Scott Wyman cites proactive investment in community infrastructure

"Making proactive investments in the communities we serve helps us to continue providing safe, clean, and reliable water to our customers, and this project on Eleanor Alley is an example," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water.

Charleston, W.Va. – September 29, 2026 -- West Virginia American Water has rolled out FlowCam flow-imaging technology to rapidly detect algae and cyanobacteria in source-water samples, part of a broader push during American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3) to reduce contamination risks and treatment costs across its supply network.

The utility, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), serves approximately 610,000 people in the state and employs around 315 people.

FlowCam imaging enables earlier detection of biological changes in water supplies

The flow-imaging system captures high-resolution images of algae and cyanobacteria, allowing faster organism classification and enumeration. This supports quicker treatment decisions before contamination escalates.

Bluefield – September 15, 2026 -- West Virginia American Water will spend $275,000 to replace 600 feet of aging water main on Thompson Avenue in Bluefield, part of a statewide $129 million infrastructure program for 2026.

Crews will install 2-inch PVC pipe between Walton Avenue and Maryland Avenue

Work is scheduled for completion by the end of October, with final street restoration to follow in fall 2026. Construction crews will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and traffic restrictions will remain in place for the project's duration.

Scott Wyman links the upgrade to system reliability

"Ongoing, proactive investments are critical to help maintain and improve the reliability and resiliency of our systems," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water, adding that the Thompson Avenue project will help maintain safe, reliable water service for the Bluefield community.