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Tucker and Kanawha Counties will share nearly $2.5 million in loans for water and sewer upgrades, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
The largest share of the funds – $1.96 million – will go to the city of Parsons in Tucker County for major upgrades to its sewer system.
Funds will be used to replace aging sewer lines and improve maintenance for a system identified as having “surpassed” its useful life.
That loan combined with local contributions, Congressionally Directed Spending and matching state funds bring the total project to more than $4 million.
“By modernizing outdated systems, we are not only protecting public health and the environment, but also making West Virginia a more attractive place for families, businesses, and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,” Morrisey said.
Another $500,000 loan is going to the Union Public Service District for upgrades to its 40th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kanawha County.
Morrisey’s office said that, once completed, the improvements will reduce overflows, save money in treatment costs, and avert the potential for environmental damage.