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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WV American Water marks National Work Zone Awareness Week
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia American Water is shining a light on National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to a press release, the campaign, a yearly effort to promote highway work zone safety, runs from April 21, 2025, to April 25, 2025. Three new Almost Heaven swings added in the Mountain State At West Virginia American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers. While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own. Scott Wyman | President, West Virginia American Water West Virginia American Water invests an estimated $104 million into water infrastructure on a yearly basis and has more than 15 crews working within the state, the release stated. Regardless of if the upgrades relate to water and wastewater or if crews are performing routine maintenance, West Virginia American Water stated that the safety of their crew and motorists are top priority. Golf pro offers tips to help you successfully return to the golf course West Virginia American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones, as listed within the release: Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops. Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions. Give yourself some space: Leave at least a minimum of three seconds of braking room between other vehicles. For more information regarding West Virginia American Water's dedication to safety, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
West Virginia American Water president addresses water infrastructure in the state
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The President of West Virginia American Water, Scott Wyman, released a statement regarding the grades for drinking and wastewater. According to a press release, the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure gave a C- for water and D+ for wastewater. WorkForce West Virginia announces upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in West Virginia. Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors. Scott Wyman | President, West Virginia American Water With more than a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed within the nation in the next 20 years, American Water works with leaders to assist communities across the Mountain State in strengthening their water systems. WorkForce WV announces new text campaign for their Unemployment Insurance program Throughout the next ten years, American Water aims to invest an estimated $42 billion in water systems across the country to enable access to safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services. For more information regarding American Water, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
