This Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program (CFDA 66.447) provides $1,149,000.00 in funding to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to support water quality improvement projects in the cities of Huntington and Davis.
The grant will enable WVDEP to issue subawards to these two municipalities to plan, design, and construct infrastructure projects that will eliminate combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Ohio River and Blackwater River, respectively. The anticipated deliverables include the construction of wastewater infrastructure to address CSOs, with the goal of protecting public health and improving overall water quality in these communities. The award period is from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026.