Congresswoman Miller Announces $1.4 Million for McDowell County Wastewater Project

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a Water and Waste Disposal Investment of $1,400,000 from the Department of Agriculture Rural Development to the McDowell County Public Service District to construct a new sewage system.

"Improving infrastructure in our rural communities is a critical step to revitalizing Southern West Virginia's economy," said Congresswoman Miller. "It is an honor to deliver this important funding to improve services for the Town of Iaeger."

The investment will be used to provide sewer service to 118 new customers in the Town of Iaeger and surrounding areas, including the new Iaeger Elementary School. The project will construct 15,830 feet of gravity pipe, 7,165 feet of force main, 2,890 feet of service laterals, four pumping stations, two grinder pumping stations, and one 21,000 gallon per day treatment plant. This project will provide services to 295 people and has a total cost of $7,900,000.