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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Mar. 23, 2026

Weight Loss Drugs And How Weather, Infrastructure Affect Water Quality, This West Virginia Morning

GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular weight loss drugs in America, but it takes more than a regular shot to be successful. Also, extreme weather and aging infrastructure are a tough combination for many rural communities. One impact? The quality of drinking water.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 07, 2025

W.Va. Modernizing Bridge Monitoring

Most bridges in the country are inspected on a 24-month cycle. Officials hope structural health monitoring technology can help identify serious issues sooner.

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Government Randy Yohe, Mar. 20, 2024

Ancient W.Va. Water lines, Worn Out Water Plants Getting Upgrades

A combination of federal, state and local funding will help improve water systems in three areas of the state.

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Health & Science Jessica Lilly, Aug. 05, 2022

Water And Wastewater Systems Should Take Action Against Cyber Attacks

The National Rural Water Association is encouraging water and wastewater utilities of all sizes to tighten cyber security.

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Economy Jessica Lilly, Jun. 28, 2022

Nonprofit Says Lack Of Water Access Is Costing U.S. Billions

California based non-profit Dig Deep says there are 2.2 million people in the US who live without running water or a flush toilet in a report called “Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States.”

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Apr. 15, 2022

Federal Funds To Help Improve Local Waterways

The Biden administration has committed to investing in the nation’s infrastructure, and that includes natural infrastructure like rivers and waterways.

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