Kearneysville – November 06, 2026 -- West Virginia American Water has started site preparation for the Central Grove Water Treatment Plant in Jefferson County, adding to more than $11.7 million the company has invested in local water and wastewater improvements over its first three years of ownership.
Site work starts near Goldenrod Drive and Marie Drive
The first phase covers selective tree clearing, grading, decorative fencing, landscaping improvements and well evaluation. Crews will also reseed the site and plant new trees. Nearby residents may see crews and equipment, and the company is asking them to stay out of work zones.
Plant would be added to a nine-plant network serving 4,960 customers
The new facility is a step toward connecting the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems. The Walnut Grove system already runs as an interconnected network of nine water treatment plants serving approximately 4,960 active customers. Adding Central Grove gives operators more flexibility to manage the system and balance changing demand.
Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water, described the project as "another step toward a stronger, more connected water system."
Utility has spent $11.7 million since taking over five local entities
West Virginia American Water became the water and wastewater provider for five acquired local utility entities in Jefferson County. The Central Grove project extends that investment from individual facilities to how the parts of the local system work together.