Work on Paden City water system underway

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is ready to help an Ohio River community as crews begin work on a long-term public water problem.

Work in Paden City began Wednesday. Crews are installing a new cleaning facility for tetrachloroethylene, a nonflammable and colorless liquid used as a dry-cleaning agent and metal degreasing solvent.

According to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, no tests have shown any immediate health risks.

State officials continue to communicate with Paden City’s mayor and others in addition to emergency managers.

It will take four to six months to install the filtration equipment.





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