West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Data Center Development Faces State Intervention For Failing To Prevent Flooding Of Neighbors

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection found that stormwater and erosion control systems at the construction site were overwhelmed, contributing to flooding and sediment impacts in a neighboring residential area.

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Chemours Agrees To $450 Million PFAS Settlement

The Chemours Company has agreed to pay $450 million for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) releases at four facilities in three states, including West Virginia.

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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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Abandoned Gas Wells Dot State, Continue Leaking

Abandoned oil and natural gas wells are scattered throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region, leaking toxic pollutants into the atmosphere, and the state doesn’t know where they all are.

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