by Delegate Evan Hansen From lead pipes to dirty drinking water, West Virginians have been forced to put up with aging, unreliable water infrastructure for decades. Now, our communities are […]
Tag: water
Where will Capito, Manchin stand on infrastructure plans?
While we’re on the subject of infrastructure, let’s talk about the bipartisan traditional infrastructure package underway in the Senate. Last Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin gave a vague but optimistic comment […]
Reedsville man takes issue with water service
REEDSVILLE — Rodney Wolfe said he moved into the old Reedsville school in 2018. Since he moved in, he said, he has problems with his water service. “Ever since January […]
Why I’m lighter under water
My family and I went to Cheat Lake last week, where we went swimming at the lakeside. My younger brother (who is 5-foot-7) gave my dad (who is 5-foot-11) a […]
Water board hears about leaks, takes requests for bill adjustments
KINGWOOD — Water and leak adjustments took up a large portion of the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kingwood Water Board. Joyce Bernatowicz said her water and sewer bill came […]
Burke Road plan is to keep gravel
MASONTOWN — Residents of Burke Road will have no relief until this fall, said Jennifer J. Dooley, West Virginia Department of Transportation public relations director. Dooley said she spoke with […]
County administrator plans set meeting with residents, agencies over water issues
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — A group of concerned residents who met with Preston County Commissioners in May was back Tuesday to discuss the ongoing water problems in the Marquess area. Water […]
Masontown road mess affects residents, drivers
MASONTOWN — Burke Road in Masontown was one of the roads recently reclaimed by the West Virginia Division of Highways. The road can be reached from W.Va. 7. James Daft, […]
Construction company sued over water run-off
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit claims negligence during construction of Oak Hill Estates caused significant water damage to their property. The suit, filed by Ed Dunn Road residents Kenneth and Jessica […]
Bridging the Gap
WVU Today In 2014, around 10,000 gallons of a coal-washing chemical called MCHM spilled into the Elk River near Charleston, affecting 30,000 residents in nine counties. Two years later, floods […]
