Morrisey Announces $145 Million for Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Morrisey partners with WVU, Marshall to help communities secure water infrastructure grants

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has focused his attention on water infrastructure issues in southern West Virginia, but a new partnership with the state’s two major universities is intended to help communities all over with obtaining state and federal grant funding for aging water systems. Morrisey announced Wednesday that the state will partner with West […]

WVU experts take lead on statewide water infrastructure initiative

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is deploying its technical expertise and specialized university units to help Mountain State communities develop and enhance reliable water infrastructure through a new statewide

Morrisey announces $145 million for water, wastewater infrastructure projects

BECKLEY W.Va. (WTRF) - Governor Morrisey announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year. This puts West Virginia on track to surpass $1 billion in total projects while launching a new strategy to get projects moving faster and help communities most in need. "We are about [...]

$145 million set for West Virginia water and wastewater upgrades, topping $1B in projects

On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $145 million in state funding will be going towards water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year.

Gov. Morrisey unveils plan to secure $1 billion in water infrastructure funding

The Governor’s office said the money already committed helped advance more than $552 million in total projects, and is hoping the additional $145 million can do the same.

Morrisey commits $145 million for Southern West Virginia drinking water infrastructure • West Virginia Watch

Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks to the press and public during a news conference in Beckley, West Virginia, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey video screenshot)The state of West Virginia is committing $145 million to address the longstanding water infrastructure issues that plague residents in the state’s southern coalfields, according to an announcement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The monetary commitment co…