This agreement provides funding to the city of follansbee, west virginia to implement its project for wastewater system improvements as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act or as…

This agreement provides funding to the city of follansbee, west virginia to implement its project for wastewater system improvements as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed are installation of new storm sewer lines replacing portions of the sanitary sewer collection system in twelve separate areas across the city; construction work at the wastewater treatment plant (wwtp) including the rehabilitation or replacement of several components including the influent screen and grit system, mixers for the oxidation ditch and digester, and the chlorination system; and, replacement of the eight pump stations, rehabilitation of the wet wells and valve vaults, and electrical systems as needed.subrecipient:a subaward will be given to the WV regional council which will provide general grant administration and coordination on behalf of the recipient.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are wastewater system improvements. The project is expected to lead to separation of stormwater flow from the existing sanitary sewer system, replacement of failing sanitary sewer lines, reduction of the number of combined sewer overflow (CSO) events of untreated wastewater from the collection system and improving effluent quality for the citizens of follansbee and those downstream along the ohio river.