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WASHINGTON, D.C . -- The town of Junior in Barbour County will receive $1,452,000 in federal funding for water system improvements.
The Junior project is one of four to be receiving funds as part of Appalachian Regional Commission allocations announced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Wednesday. The four projects will receive a total of $11,977,000 upgrade and improve water and wastewater infrastructure.
"The Appalachian Regional Commission continues to be a strong partner in revitalizing and strengthening our communities, and these investments are great news for the Mountain State," Manchin said.
"The funding announced today will upgrade and improve water and wastewater infrastructure for commercial and residential customers in Mingo, Lincoln, Webster and Barbour Counties, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of the projects for years to come," said Manchin.
"As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to ensure all West Virginians have access to clean, safe water systems."
The Junior water project will make essential replacements to 13,000 linear feet of the town's water infrastructure, improve service to 395 households and help bring the water system back into compliance with state regulations.
The other funding awards include:
A total of $4,200,000 to the City of Williamson for water system upgrades. This project will significantly reduce water loss, increase efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and allow contractors to spend more time on preventative maintenance than meter reading. The investment will result in improved service to 222 commercial and 1,520 residential customers.
A total of $3,325,000 to the Hamlin Public Service District for sewer system improvements. This project will improve wastewater service for 101 businesses and 586 households in Lincoln County.
A total of $3 million to the Cowen Public Service District for the Birch River Route 82 water line extension project, which will extend 10.81 miles of water line to 58 residential and two commercial customers.