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A $190 million project to replace 95 miles of old pipes in Weirton, WV, starts in 2028 after a 2025 crisis, with rate hikes possible without outside funding.
A $190 million project to replace 95 miles of aging cast iron and galvanized water pipes in Weirton, West Virginia, is underway after a 2025 crisis prompted a West Virginia Public Service Commission order.
The Weirton Area Water Board, using Google Earth and field data, identified about 500,000 linear feet of pipe needing replacement, with a final engineering report due by June.
A field verification study will refine the estimate.
Construction is set to begin in June 2028 and finish by June 2029, prioritizing 2-inch lines.
Officials are seeking state and federal funding but face eligibility hurdles due to local income and rate ratios.
Residents may face rate hikes unless external support is secured.
Un proyecto de $ 190 millones para reemplazar 95 millas de tuberías viejas en Weirton, WV, comienza en 2028 después de una crisis de 2025, con posibles aumentos de tarifas sin financiación externa.