MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The residents of the Morgan Run Road area are getting new access to water thanks to the efforts of Senator Shelly Moore Capito, Delegate David McCormick, the United States Department of this Interior , the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Abandoned Mines and Reclamation, Morgantown Utility Board, and the Monongalia County Commission.
For more than a decade, residents of the Morgan Run Road have had to haul water, collect rainwater, or have water delivered because of low water volumes and poor water quality. During the 2024 drought some families went without water.
“We all know that clean, safe water is a necessity of life. That’s why we’re extremely pleased to be an instrumental part of the solution in assisting these families,” MUB General Manager Mike McNulty said.
The remains in the initial design phase and the AML grant will provide a significant boost.
“The significance of the AML grant cannot be overstated. Keep in mind that it’s the policy of the Public Service Commission that the costs of line extensions be borne by those that benefit from it rather than be carried by all of MUB’s rate payers. In situations such as this, the cost of the project would most likely be too great for the residents to bear,” McNulty said.
McNulty adds that the AML grant not only assists with funding this critical project but speaks volumes of those involved.
“We pride ourselves in finding solutions to meet MUB’s mission of protecting public health. This grant furthers that mission and serves as recognition of the persistence of the residents, the strength of our state and federal leadership, and the trust that they hold in MUB’s ability to “get things done”. We’re proud to be a part of this team and excited to help these families obtain safe, clean water,” he said.
Commissioners in Monongalia County have allocated $56,000 to fund the final hook ups for the residents.