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West Virginia American Water Invests Over $124 Million in Statewide System Upgrades in 2025

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AWK The article details significant investments by West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, in system upgrades and infrastructure improvements. While these investments are positive for the company's operations and service reliability, the article focuses on operational spending rather than financial performance or future growth prospects, leading to a neutral sentiment.

West Virginia American Water Invests Over $124 Million in Statewide System Upgrades in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Infrastructure Week, West Virginia American Water announced its 2025 investments for system improvements, totaling more than $124 million in water and wastewater system upgrades throughout its service area.

"West Virginia American Water is committed to providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service to our customers, which includes continuously investing in infrastructure and capital upgrades to replace aging water mains," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "These investments help improve service reliability and reduce service disruptions for our more than 600,000 customers across the state. By investing in our communities today, we are helping to build a more resilient tomorrow."

Over the past decade, West Virginia American Water has invested over $920 million in infrastructure projects and capital upgrades to address aging infrastructure across the Mountain State, including more than 247 miles of new water main.

Wyman added that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 10 jobs are created throughout local economies.

West Virginia American Water's ongoing investments encompass upgrades and improvements made to the company's water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipes, and metering equipment.

System improvement highlights for 2025 include:

West Virginia American Water consistently invests in the local communities it serves, helping ensure the replacement of aging water infrastructure to enhance service for residents. These ongoing capital investments are vital for maintaining service reliability and exceptional water quality.

To learn more about these investments and more projects that are underway across the state, visit the company's interactive upgrade map.

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.

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 300 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people.

SOURCE American Water