West Virginia American Water Announces $165,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in Oak Hill

West Virginia American Water has launched a $165,000 infrastructure project on Sanford Street in Oak Hill to replace aging water lines, according to a report from newsroom.amwater.com.

The project involves replacing 340 feet of old piping with a new 2-inch PVC main. Crews are working on the stretch of Sanford Street that runs from West Central Avenue to the end of the road.

Work on the site began the week of November 2, 2026. The company expects to finish the primary installation by the end of December, though final street restoration is not scheduled until spring 2027.

Residents and commuters in the Oak Hill area should prepare for disruptions over the next several weeks. Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Traffic restrictions will remain in place for the duration of the project. The company warned that customers may experience temporary service interruptions, lower than normal water pressure, or discolored water while the work is underway.

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To manage these issues, the company stated that customers can submit a service request on their website to report water-related emergencies such as leaks or main breaks.

“We are committed to proactive infrastructure strategy to help maintain service reliability for our customers,” said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water.

This specific upgrade is a small piece of a much larger spending plan. West Virginia American Water intends to invest more than $129 million in infrastructure upgrades across the state throughout 2026.

The company noted that these investments are intended to support the economic health of the communities within its service area. According to the company, economic impact studies suggest that every $1 million invested in water infrastructure can generate upwards of 10 jobs within local economies.

The state has made large recent capital improvements. Over the last decade, the utility has invested more than $805 million in infrastructure projects and capital upgrades to address aging systems in West Virginia, which includes the installation of more than 168 miles of new water main.

Metric	Value
Sanford Street project cost	$165,000
Total 2026 state-wide investment plan	$129 million+
Total 10-year infrastructure investment	$805 million+
New water main installed (past decade)	168+ miles

As the largest regulated water utility in West Virginia, the company serves approximately 610,000 people through its 315 employees. Its parent company, American Water, is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, serving roughly 14 million people across 14 states.

Residents can monitor the progress of various projects by visiting the company’s interactive upgrade map.

Final street restoration on Sanford Street is expected to conclude in the spring of 2027.