In September 2022, we editorialized on the U.S. Geological Survey report on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in West Virginia’s water, which found 37 […]
Tag: water
MUB responds to customer concerns related to Ohio train derailment
In the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Morgantown Utility Board assures its customers that the water in this area is safe […]
‘Forever chemicals’ in W.Va.’s water
As you may have heard, the U.S. Geological Survey recently released a report on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in West Virginia’s water. The […]
Getting ready for the summer
And that, my friends, brings an end to another semester. For anyone who has just finished a class, an internship, is changing the chapter in their life, […]
Arthurdale Heritage to host local, national exhibits
ARTHURDALE — Visitors to Arthurdale Heritage will be able to learn about the history and legacy of the Richard Mine while also viewing the traveling Smithsonian “Crossroads: […]
Preston water utilities using 911 warning system
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) is something of a success story. That’s what Duane Hamilton, Director of the Preston County Office of Emergency […]
Kingwood Sewer Board meets with consultants over system
KINGWOOD — Representatives from Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc., of Bridgeport, and Kingwood Sewer Board members discussed improvements to the Kingwood sewer system during the board’s Monday […]
Preston Commission approves water service change
KINGWOOD — Five homes on Indian Rock Road in Preston County that get water from Public Service District 1 will be hooked to Kingwood Water Works after […]
Flood study initiated by MUB
The Morgantown Utility Board is putting together a flood-control study in response to flooding events in Morgantown in June and July. The MUB Board of Directors gave […]
MUB to honor John Edwards, escaped slave turned Morgantown water pioneer
MORGANTOWN — A century before the formation of the Morgantown Utility Board, Morgantown’s first water delivery service came via mule-pulled cart. Pretty interesting. Even more interesting was […]
