Beckley Water Employees Participate in Highway Cleanup for Source Water Protection Week

Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 29, 2026 —

Employees of Beckley Water in Raleigh County, West Virginia, have undertaken an adopt-a-highway cleanup initiative as part of their observance of Source Water Protection Week.

The event focuses on cleaning a two-mile stretch of highway situated in proximity to the company’s water treatment facilities. This effort highlights a commitment to environmental stewardship and underscores the importance of safeguarding water sources.

Source Water Protection Week is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role that clean source water plays in providing safe drinking water. It emphasizes the need for community involvement and proactive measures to protect the watersheds that supply public water systems.

Activities like highway cleanups contribute to the broader goal of source water protection by reducing potential pollutants that could enter waterways through storm runoff. Maintaining the areas surrounding water infrastructure is a key component in ensuring the integrity of the water supply chain.

The specific details regarding the exact date of the cleanup event, the number of employees participating, or any specific challenges encountered during the two-mile highway segment cleaning were not provided in the summary of the trend. However, the participation signifies a proactive engagement by Beckley Water personnel in environmental care related to their operational area.

Beckley Water’s involvement in this adopt-a-highway program demonstrates a practical application of the principles promoted during Source Water Protection Week. By directly engaging in the upkeep of their local environment, the employees are contributing to the health and safety of the community’s water resources.

Story summarized from the original created by Mike Teaney on woay.com, see more information here.

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