WEIRTON, W.Va. — Addressing long-standing water system issues in Weirton could cost as much as $190 million, according to city officials.
The West Virginia Public Service Commission has ordered the Weirton Water Board to replace all cast iron water lines in the city’s system within the next five years.
Butch Mastrantoni, utilities director for the city, said completing the project within that time frame will be a major challenge.
Officials say the massive infrastructure upgrade is aimed at improving the reliability of the water system and addressing aging pipes throughout the city. Further details on funding and project planning have not yet been announced.
