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Waterworks update: grants sought for plant rehab as staff warn system nearing capacity
Summary
Council and Waterworks staff said the water plant refurbishment is a top priority; three grant applications are pending, including a hoped-for $1.75 million for plant rehab, and staff warned the system is approaching capacity, prompting future discussions about availability and growth.
Waterworks representatives told the council the utility is pursuing several grant opportunities to fund plant rehabilitation and upgrades, and that the water plant is near capacity. The report said three grant applications are in process — to the West Virginia Trust Foundation, an ARP Challenge Grant and a T-Mobile opportunity — and that Region 9 planning is assisting. Staff said they hope to secure about $1,750,000 to support plant rehab and refurbishment.
Officials also reported they have engaged additional legal counsel to represent waterworks matters before the public service commission and noted internal staffing progress: one employee recently passed his water-operator certification earlier than expected. Council members and staff stressed transparency and said more difficult service-availability conversations will be required as the system approaches capacity.
No formal decisions were made; staff were asked to continue grant pursuit and to return with status updates and any required budget impacts for council consideration.
