CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the City of Ravenswood, W.Va.
This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request made by Ranking Member Capito in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), will be used for a project that includes pump station upgrades, telemetry equipment installation, flow meter installations, emergency power transfer switch installations, portable generator purchases, smoke testing and manhole inspection, and wastewater treatment plant design.
“Expanding West Virginia’s water infrastructure is critical in helping us reach our economic potential,” Ranking Member Capito said. “The upgrades made possible by this CDS award will help the wastewater facility match growing demand in Ravenswood with modern pumps so they have the infrastructure necessary to address the water needs of local homes, schools, and businesses and prevent disruption. Through my roles on the EPW and Appropriations Committees, I was proud to play a part in securing infrastructure resources for Ravenswood that shores it up for future growth and successes.”
Individual award details listed below:
- $2,000,000 EPA CDS award to the City of Ravenswood, W.Va. to replace existing pumps, controls, panels, and valves for eight pump stations, as well as installing a new telemetry system for one pump station. These upgrades are expected to eliminate the flooding of sewage into buildings and provide for proper sewage facilities for the citizens of Ravenswood.
