American Society of Civil Engineers grades West Virginia infrastructure 'D+'

American Society of Civil Engineers grades West Virginia infrastructure 'D+'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK)- The West Virginia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2025 report card to grade the Mountain State's infrastructure, and the grades fell below the national average. The West Virginia Section of the ASCE first released one of these report cards in 2020, with the intent to release a [...]

West Virginia’s infrastructure grade has improved but it is still rated extremely poorly

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – West Virginia’s infrastructure grade has improved in this year’s report card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers, but it is still rated extremely poorly. The state received an overall grade of D+. Its highest graded category was C+ in the solid waste category, but its grade in categories like bridges, broadband, hazardous waste, and drinking water all ranked at D+ or lower. The state received a D- in the…

West Virginia's water systems get D grades—and a $4.5B fix is needed

ASCE gives West Virginia drinking water a D+ and wastewater a D. Utilities cite $4.5B in needs as American Water plans $46B in upgrades, including $736M already spent.