CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Abandoned mine land funds will be directed toward improving sewer and water services in McDowell and Mingo Counties in southern West Virginia.
Governor Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced the funds were set aside for the work on critical infrastructure after much of the existing layout was damaged or destroyed in the 2025 flood.
The projects announced included:
Town of Davy Sewer Project — $2.75 million to construct the town’s first centralized wastewater system, eliminating raw sewage discharges and replacing failing septic systems.
Jolo Waterline Extension Project — $2.014 million to install more than 60,000 feet of new waterline, providing reliable drinking water to 119 new connections, including five businesses.
City of Gary Sewer Upgrade Project — $1 million to strengthen the existing sewer system and protect reclaimed subsidence sites within city limits.
Elkhorn Creek Water Project — $2.5 million to extend public water service to 280 customers, including Ashland Resort, churches, and area businesses, and to support planned sewer expansion efforts in Ashland and Crumpler.
Town of Kermit Water Storage Tank Replacement — $1.26 million to replace the town’s failing water tank with a new 125,000-gallon storage facility.
The five AMLER-funded projects are located near mine sites in McDowell and Mingo counties that closed prior to 1977 and were selected in coordination with state agencies to meet program requirements.