water quality

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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How A Wide Range Of Agencies Are Tackling The Foster Care Crisis, This West Virginia Morning

America’s foster care crisis is serious for nearly 400,000 kids who rely on the system. In the latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay looks into the shortage of licensed foster homes – and the wide range of agencies and nonprofit organizations who offer help navigating what can be a complicated system.

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W.Va. Middle School Wins National STEM Award

Huff Consolidated Elementary/Middle School in Wyoming County was named one of the winners of Samsung’s 16th annual Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition for their low-cost, high tech water filtration system.

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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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