WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe
Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today
announced $1,400,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the
Town of Iaeger in McDowell County to provide sewer service to 295 West
Virginians. This expansion will also work to improve water quality for Tug Fork
and its tributaries, protecting local water supplies.
“As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW)
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I have made sure to
prioritize necessary improvements to West Virginia’s water infrastructure,
especially in more rural areas of our state,” said Senator Capito. “It is great to see this federal assistance
heading to an area where these services are greatly needed. This investment in
McDowell County will not only help to strengthen the waste disposal services in
these communities, but it will also further protect local water supplies. West
Virginians deserve reliable infrastructure that protects access to clean water,
and I will continue to advocate for further rural development projects like
these in our state.”
“I am pleased the USDA is investing in Iaeger and its citizens.
These investments are essential to the health of our families and communities,
and are also strong investments in West Virginia’s infrastructure. I look
forward to the completion of this project to see the community and economic
benefits for McDowell County and the citizens of Iaeger and will continue to
fight for every community across the Mountain State to ensure they receive the
support needed to upgrade our infrastructure and improve our communities,” said Senator Manchin.
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