Acid Mine Drainage

State Leaders Tout Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Success In Morgantown

Since opening in April 2024, the treatment plant has removed metals common in mine drainage like iron and aluminum from the water. The acidified water is also treated to raise its pH level back to neutral.

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Infrastructure Law's Mine Reclamation Funds To Continue

Under the infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden, West Virginia will receive an extra $140 million a year over 15 years for mine reclamation projects.

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Mine Drainage Treatment Brings Life, Opportunity Back To Deckers Creek

Indicator species are returning to Deckers Creek after years of acid mine drainage treatment.

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Collecting Rainwater And Cleaning Up A Creek, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, rain barrels can help farmers and gardeners and a waterway in Monongalia County is on a path to recovery.

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