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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, May. 20, 2026

Mountain State Will Receive Federal Dollars To Reduce Lead Exposure In Drinking Water

Lead pipes will be replaced statewide with more than $27 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Government Maria Young, Oct. 20, 2025

Clarksburg Gets Funds For Safer Water

State funds will be added to an extensive project to replace lead water lines in Clarksburg and make the drinking supply safer.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Apr. 17, 2025

Using Art To Communicate And Lead Pollution Exposure In Children, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, an Eastern Panhandle artist communicates through her art, and how children get exposed to high levels of lead.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 08, 2024

State's Lead Pipes Getting Replaced With EPA Funds

Notably, the city of Clarksburg’s water board will begin a project next year to replace more than 4,000 lead service lines at no cost to residents.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Aug. 05, 2024

West Virginia American Water Wants To Know If Your Homes Pipes Have Lead

The company is asking customers to check their home’s water piping system for lead. Their website has information that customers can use to identify lead, which is a neurotoxin. Then customers are asked to log that information into an interactive map.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 08, 2024

Helping Foster Kids Find Work, Housing After 18 On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, foster kids often don't have anywhere to go when they turn 18, but a new program in Philippi, Barbour County is working to help provide housing and work for some of them.

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