By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT — The Greater Paw Paw Public Service District will receive $500,000 for the repair of seven main pump stations in their sewer system.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $4.96 million in water and sewer infrastructure grants during a Fairmont appearance Thursday afternoon. The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council awarded $3.4 million in funds for five water and sewer projects in Marion, Kanawha and Richie counties. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection provided another $1.56 million in grants from its Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
“Grants are vital to small municipalities — water, roads, sewer — meeting all the needs of the town,” Kim Salerno, Rivesville’s new mayor, said. “Grants are vital, so it’s exciting to see that there are grants available and the Greater Paw Paw applied for this grant.”
The primary project area will be Baxter and will impact 157 customers. Salerno said Rivesville receives service from the Paw Paw Public Service District for its sewage. The total cost of the project is around $1 million.