West Virginia’s two senators have announced federal funding is coming for a wastewater service project in the town of Davis.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5 millionfrom the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support important upgrades to the Davis wastewater system.
“I’m pleased that the EPA is investing $5 million to support vital upgrades to Davis’s wastewater infrastructure,” Manchin said.”This project will help ensure every Davis household and business has efficient and clean sewer systems.
“As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue working to ensure our communities across the Mountain State have the resources they need and deserve.”
This project will convert the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure into a storm sewer system and install a new sanitary sewer in its place. There will also be rehabilitation of manholes in newer parts of the sanitary system. Lastly, the project will upgrade the pump stations with flow meters to track inflow and infiltration, as well as bypass connections for emergencies.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, also announced the EPA funding to the Town of Davis for sewer upgrades, which will impact residents across Tucker County.
This award will provide funding for a new, centralized wastewater treatment plant to serve residents in Tucker County.
“As areas around Corridor-H continue to grow and develop, I have spoken with local officials about the challenges they face to best serve the needs of new community members,” Capito said.
“I was proud to use my roles on both the EPW and Appropriations Committees to help deliver the resources that will help construct new sewer and wastewater infrastructure for residents in Tucker County, and I look forward to seeing the new facility completed.”
The Senate Appropriations Committee allows members of Congress to submit CDS requests, which provide an opportunity for state and local governments, non-profits, and other public entities to receive targeted funding for projects that bolster their communities and directly support their constituents. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Manchin works to ensure taxpayer dollars are allocated to priorities that benefit all West Virginians, boost economic growth and support the needs of communities across the Mountain State while remaining fiscally responsible.