Water, Sewer Projects Earmarked For State, Federal Funds

West Virginia has secured nearly $100 million in matching funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency along with two clean water grants in Tucker and Wood Counties, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday.

He said the funds will be used to upgrade water infrastructure, protect the public health and expand water and sewer systems.

“Today’s awards are investments in West Virginia’s future,” said Morrisey. “West Virginians deserve safe, reliable water and wastewater services, and these projects reflect our continued commitment to strengthening the state’s infrastructure.”

The funds total $120 million from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council coupled with matching federal dollars. 

Morrisey said the state will award an additional $8.2 million in a Clean Water State Revolving Fund to help get out in front of pending issues with wastewater and sewer treatment in Wood County.

The two grants announced today include:

• $1,030,000 to the Town of Davis in Tucker County

The Town of Davis received an Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grant in the amount of $480,000 to rehabilitate the Weimer Run Dam structure and replace sections of failing waterline to ensure that the town can continue to provide safe, reliable water service to its customers. These system improvements will affect 446 customers. 

The town also received a $480,000 IJDC low-interest loan and a $35,000 IJDC preliminary funding assistance grant. These funds, along with $35,000 from the Town, provide a total of $1,030,000 for this project.

• $8,240,000 to Wood County

The Union Williams Public Service District received a $25,283 IJDC grant to complete upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant and collection system. These system improvements will affect 1,744 customers, according to Morrisey’s office. These funds, along with funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), provide the $8,240,000 needed for this project.

The Council has also invested $19.8 million in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to secure $99 million in federal funds from the U.S. EPA for Fiscal Year 2026.