CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that $2.46 million will be invested in water and sewer infrastructure upgrades in Tucker and Kanawha counties.
“We are continuing to make investments in West Virginia to lift up the standard of living and grow our economy,” said Governor Morrisey.
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“By modernizing outdated systems, we are not only protecting public health and the environment, but also making West Virginia a more attractive place for families, businesses, and visitors.”
The City of Parsons will receive a $1.96 million loan to upgrade its sewer collection system, replacing aging sewer lines and reducing infiltration and inflow.
The project, supported by a $50,000 local contribution, $1.6 million in Congressionally Directed Spending, and $400,000 in state matching funds, will total $4.01 million.
The Union Public Service District will receive a $500,000 loan to design upgrades for the 40th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kanawha County.
Plans include improvements to the Doc Bailey Pump Station, installation of a force main, and replacement of aging sections of the collection system.
State officials said the projects will reduce overflows, cut treatment costs, and prevent environmental damage, benefiting more than 6,000 West Virginians.
