Mcdowell County PSD

Mcdowell County PSD is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Welch, West Virginia, and focused on providing critical infrastructure and utility services to the McDowell County region. As a public service district, the organization is primarily engaged in water and wastewater infrastructure development, serving rural and economically challenged communities in Appalachia. The entity is registered to receive federal grant awards and has demonstrated a consistent commitment to improving local infrastructure, water systems, and community utilities through various federal grant programs.

Mcdowell County PSD has received multiple federal grant awards from agencies including the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Rural Utilities Service, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, targeting comprehensive infrastructure and community development projects. Their grant awards have focused on critical initiatives such as the Elkhorn Water Project, which aims to provide potable water and fire protection services to approximately 50 businesses in Welch, West Virginia, addressing infrastructure deficiencies and supporting economic resilience. Sub-grant awards further illustrate their diverse project portfolio, including constructing a decentralized wastewater treatment system in Iaeger, WV to serve 119 customers, and participating in workforce development programs for sustainable careers in the water sector through partnerships with West Virginia University Research Corporation. These projects collectively demonstrate Mcdowell County PSD's strategic approach to improving local infrastructure, environmental systems, and economic opportunities in a region significantly impacted by industrial decline and pandemic-related challenges.