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Alexandria, VA, (March 20, 2026) – Beginning the week of March 23, Virginia American Water will begin a $500,000 infrastructure upgrade project in Dale City, replacing 620 feet of aging main with 8” ductile iron pipe. The project, which will take place on Adams Street (from Anderson Street to the end of the cul-de-sac), will help improve water service reliability and increase water flows for household use and firefighting.
“Upgrading aging infrastructure is essential to ensuring consistent, dependable service for our customers as well as improving operational efficiency”, said Charlie Piekanski, Vice President of Operations at Virginia American Water. “We pride ourselves in our long-term investments throughout the Commonwealth.”
Weather permitting, our contractor, Prince William Pipeline Corporation, will begin work on or about the week of March 23 and be completed by the end of July 2026, including street restoration. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, during varying times between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. depending on weather conditions. Work on weekends and evenings is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule.
It is important to note that our contractor will try to keep one traffic lane open at all times for local traffic as long as it can be done safely. The construction will not impede residents’ access to their homes and driveways. During construction, noise is unavoidable; however crews will do their best to minimize disturbances. Customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the duration of these temporary inconveniences. To report water-related emergencies such as leaks, main breaks or other service disruptions, customers can submit a service request on the company’s website: www.virginiaamwater.com.
About American Water
American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Virginia American Water
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water company in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 384,000 people. For more information, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and join Virginia American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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Marybeth Leongini
External Affairs Manager
Virginia American Water
Marybeth.Leongini@amwater.com