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Preston Sewer Board moves forward with 13 pumps

KINGWOOD – Work is going forward on a project to replace 13 grinder pumps with a gravity system. The pumps are located on Pratt and Pleasant streets. The board is looking to replace the 13 grinder pumps and run new pipe to each of the homes the pumps serve, and implement a gravity ...

WVU team to pilot drinking water testing program

MORGANTOWN -- Jason Hubbart, an educator and researcher at West Virginia University, is acutely aware of the importance of quality drinking water in a society and for its people, and he is compelled to help others understand that as well. “There are many reasons why it’s important,” ...

Why don’t oil and water mix?

Atoms consist of protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons are positively charged particles. Neutrons do not have a charge. Protons and neutrons stay together in the center of the atom, which is called the nucleus. Electrons are negatively charged and float around the nucleus. But if opposites ...

Kingwood Sewer Board wants to replace grinder pumps

KINGWOOD - The Kingwood Sewer Board is considering replacing 13 grinder pumps with a gravity system. The pumps are located on Pratt and Pleasant streets. Mayor Jean Guillot said Thrasher Engineering will assess the cost of the project. The project was discussed at Tuesday's sewer ...

Denver Water Association wants to join with Kingwood

KINGWOOD – The Denver Water Association is asking Kingwood Water Works to take it over. It’s a decision that’s been thrust upon them, attorney Sheila Williams told the Kingwood Water Works board at its meeting Tuesday. Denver, which serves about 143 customers, has applied for ...

More time sought to complete MUB wastewater treatment plant

Work extension on reservoir finalized; new date June 2022 The companies contracted to complete a pair of ongoing projects for the Morgantown Utility Board are looking for more time. During Monday’s regular meeting, MUB General Manager Michael McNulty updated the progress of the Star ...