Beckley Water Company Employees Participate in Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
Beckley Water Company employees conducted an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup along a two-mile stretch near their Glade Creek Reservoir and Sweeneysburg treatment facilities in Shady Spring, West Virginia, as part of Source Water Protection Week.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 30, 2026 —
Employees from Beckley Water Company recently participated in a community service initiative, undertaking an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. The effort focused on a two-mile section of roadway situated near key operational facilities in Shady Spring, West Virginia.
The cleanup event took place in observance of Source Water Protection Week. This annual observance highlights the importance of safeguarding water sources that supply drinking water to communities. Protecting these sources involves various actions aimed at preventing pollution and maintaining the quality of the water before it reaches treatment facilities.
The specific stretch of highway targeted for the cleanup is located in proximity to Beckley Water Company’s Glade Creek Reservoir and Sweeneysburg treatment facilities. These sites are integral to the company’s water supply infrastructure. By organizing the Adopt-a-Highway program, employees aimed to contribute to the environmental health of the areas surrounding these critical water sources.
Adopt-a-Highway programs are volunteer initiatives designed to remove litter and debris from roadsides. Participants commit to regular cleanups along designated routes. These efforts not only enhance the visual appeal of public roadways but also play a role in preventing pollutants from entering local waterways, which can ultimately affect drinking water quality.
The participation of Beckley Water Company employees in this cleanup underscores the company’s engagement with environmental stewardship and community well-being. Source Water Protection Week provides a timely reminder of the ongoing efforts required to ensure reliable and safe drinking water for the public.
Further details regarding the number of employees who participated or specific outcomes of the cleanup were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Schwitzerlette on woay.com, see more information here.
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