Transferring Funds from State Economic Development Authority to Wayne County Commission for Water Infrastructure

HB 2988 requires the West Virginia Water Development Authority to transfer $15 million to the Wayne County Commission for the Crum Public Service District to build a water treatment plant in southern Wayne County. The bill aims to address recurring water supply disruptions in southern Wayne and northern Mingo Counties during 2023-2025, which impacted thousands of residents. The funds must be placed in a dedicated account to support construction, as outlined in an engineering report. This transfer directly affects Wayne County residents and the Crum Public Service District by funding infrastructure to improve water reliability.