Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement
$175–$1,525
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 22, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
West Virginia American Water Company experienced a 36-inch water main break in Dunbar on June 23, 2015, causing a service interruption that affected approximately 120,000 residents and businesses in Kanawha and Putnam counties. Service was not fully restored until July 1, causing significant disruption. The company will pay $18 million to settle claims without admitting wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Residents and businesses in Kanawha and Putnam counties, West Virginia who were affected by the water service interruption caused by the June 23, 2015 water main break in Dunbar.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Simple claim payment
$175 eachClass members may file a simple claim without evidence of impact. Households receive up to $175 and businesses receive up to $525.
Claim with receipts for expenses or lost profits
$500 eachClass members with receipts for additional expenses or lost profits may receive compensation. Households receive up to $500 and businesses receive up to $1,525.
Who is in the class
Class members are residents and businesses in Kanawha and Putnam counties, West Virginia affected by the June 2015 water service interruption that affected approximately 120,000 residents and businesses.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Class members could file one claim per household or business by choosing between a simple claim (no evidence required, up to $175 for households or $525 for businesses) or a claim with supporting evidence. The deadline to file claims was August 22, 2025.
Common questions
- How much does the Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $175–$1,525. The total settlement fund is $18M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 22, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at dunbarmainbreak.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Dunbar Water Main Break Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 11, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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