CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two major clean water infrastructure grants on Wednesday, benefiting Tucker and Wood counties, while also confirming the state has secured nearly $100 million in matching funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2026 fiscal year.
“Today’s awards are investments in West Virginia’s future,” said Governor Morrisey.
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“As I’ve said numerous times, West Virginians deserve safe, reliable water and wastewater services, and these projects reflect our continued commitment to strengthening the state’s infrastructure.”
The Town of Davis in Tucker County will receive a total of $1,030,000 to rehabilitate the Weimer Run Dam structure and replace failing sections of waterline. The project will impact 446 customers.
Funding includes a $480,000 Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grant, a $480,000 IJDC low-interest loan, and a $35,000 IJDC preliminary funding assistance grant, along with $35,000 contributed by the town.
In Wood County, the Union Williams Public Service District (PSD) will receive $8,240,000 to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and collection system, impacting 1,744 customers.
The funding includes a $25,283 IJDC grant and support from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
In addition to the local project funding, the IJDC has invested $19,793,400 into the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, enabling the state to secure $98,967,000 in federal funds from the EPA for the 2026 fiscal year.
