West Virginia American Water Continuing to Monitor Ohio River Water Quality
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Feb. 13, 2023) – West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality along the Ohio River following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. As of noon on February 13, source water monitoring and water quality testing have not detected any change to raw water at the company’s Ohio River intake, though as a precautionary measure, the company has enhanced its treatment processes. The health and safety of our customers is a priority, and there are currently no drinking water advisories in place for customers.
The company is taking proactive and precautionary steps by implementing its business continuity plans, including completion of a 3,700-foot water line connecting to a temporary secondary intake on the Guyandotte River. With the completion of the secondary intake, the company is now preparing to utilize water from the Guyandotte River at its Huntington Water Treatment Plant, should the need arise to switch to an alternate source water.
Additionally, as a safety precaution, the public is asked to continue avoiding the Guyandotte River access point and boat ramp near 3rd Ave., as this is an active staging area for West Virginia American Water construction crews and will be temporarily closed from time to time.
About West Virginia American Water:
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water:
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Feb. 13, 2023) – West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality along the Ohio River following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. As of noon on February 13, source water monitoring and water quality testing have not detected any change to raw water at the company’s Ohio River intake, though as a precautionary measure, the company has enhanced its treatment processes. The health and safety of our customers is a priority, and there are currently no drinking water advisories in place for customers.
The company is taking proactive and precautionary steps by implementing its business continuity plans, including completion of a 3,700-foot water line connecting to a temporary secondary intake on the Guyandotte River. With the completion of the secondary intake, the company is now preparing to utilize water from the Guyandotte River at its Huntington Water Treatment Plant, should the need arise to switch to an alternate source water.
Additionally, as a safety precaution, the public is asked to continue avoiding the Guyandotte River access point and boat ramp near 3rd Ave., as this is an active staging area for West Virginia American Water construction crews and will be temporarily closed from time to time.
About West Virginia American Water:
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water:
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.