Water & utilities in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
305 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most water & utilities activity
- Shepherdstown, WV (54)
- Fairmont, WV (48)
- Morgantown, WV (47)
- Berkeley County, WV (28)
- Charleston, WV (26)
- Wheeling, WV (25)
- Vienna, WV (23)
- Charles Town, WV (16)
- Moundsville, WV (14)
- Ronceverte, WV (12)
- Marion County Schools, WV (4)
- Ranson corporation, WV (4)
Latest matching meetings
Utility Board to consider bid for 2027 Ford F250 pickup with utility body
The Vienna Utility Board will hold its regular session on September 9, 2026, to review updates on water, wastewater, stormwater, and dredging projects, and to consider approval of a bid for a new ¾-ton pickup truck with a utility body. The meeting includes a public forum and routine items like minutes approval. Most…
Commission to consider hiring deputy sheriff, cardiac monitor bid, ARPA water project change
The Preston County Commission is meeting to handle routine county business, including bill review, appointments, and proclamations. Key items include a request to hire a deputy sheriff, a bid award for cardiac monitors, and a change of scope for the ARPA Newburg Independence Water Line Extension Project. The agenda…
MUB to receive water/wastewater awards, review source water plan
The Morgantown Utility Board will hold its regular meeting, including recognition for awards received by its wastewater treatment plants and a presentation on a Source Water Protection Plan. The board will also discuss several ongoing projects, including sewer extensions, water projects, and facility upgrades. The…
Board to vote on Duke Energy easement for new Lake Weir Middle School
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation will hold its annual meeting, primarily to consider Resolution 26-05, which would grant Duke Energy a non-exclusive perpetual easement on property tied to the Lake Weir Middle School replacement project. The board will also handle procedural items such as call to…
Water and sewer boards to discuss rate hikes, capital buys
The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Boards are meeting jointly to review routine reports and discuss several operational items. Key topics include a proposed tariff increase, a briefing on water rates, and voting on major capital purchases for the current fiscal year. The boards will also hear updates on expanding…
Fairmont Water Board regular meeting with routine reports and approvals
The Fairmont Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, and financial statements. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.
Council to vote on three ordinances, including Hart Field Road and stormwater changes
The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances: establishing Hart Field Road in the city street system, amending stormwater and building permitting rules, and reauthorizing the transfer of Greenbag Road property to the state DOH. They will also consider a first reading of a fee…
Council adopts $4M bond ordinance for wastewater plant design
The Fairmont City Council is adopting an ordinance to issue up to $4,000,000 in Sewerage System Design Bond Anticipation Notes to fund engineering for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The agenda also includes first readings for a fire department retirement plan, a public auction of surplus property, and a new…
Water board to approve $2.23M in construction payments
The Berkeley County Public Service Water District board will consider approving three construction pay applications totaling about $2.23 million for the Industrial Zone Tank, Ridge Road Tank, and Bunker Hill Water Plant. They will also review an agreement for a mainline extension to Airborne Church and discuss legal…
Finance Committee to consider FY27 budget amendment and pipe replacement funding
The Shepherdstown Finance Committee is meeting to consider a first FY27 budget amendment, approve funding for a preliminary engineering report on replacing galvanized pipes, and discuss financing for a school property purchase. The committee will also discuss a donation and ongoing FY28 budget planning.
Storm water board to meet, approve financials and legal matters
The Berkeley County Public Service Storm Water District board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, financials, and discuss management reports. An executive session is scheduled for legal and contractual matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific projects or contracts listed.
Sewer board to discuss lagoon upgrade, plant removals, compliance
The Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District board will hold its regular meeting, covering project updates on the Woods Lagoon WWTP upgrade, Northwinds package plant removal, Ecolab pretreatment compliance, and Spring Mills pump station removal. The board will also consider resolutions and engagement letters for…
Utility board to discuss agreement negotiations in special meeting
The Morgantown Utility Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: agreement negotiations. The board will then enter an executive session to discuss legal and confidential matters, after which the meeting will adjourn. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
Utility board to discuss agreement negotiations in closed session
The Morgantown Utility Board is holding a special meeting with a single item of new business: agreement negotiations. The board will then enter an executive session to discuss legal and confidential matters, after which the meeting will adjourn. No specific agreements or details are listed on the agenda.
CSB to approve $153,520 utility billing software contract
The Charleston Sanitary Board will consider approving a new utility billing software contract, a write-off of uncollectible accounts, a fund transfer, and a memorandum of understanding for a consolidated billing system. The board will also discuss a rate case and legal matters.
Utility Board to consider Pond Run dredging bid and review PFAS test results
The Vienna Utility Board will meet to consider approving a bid for the Pond Run dredging project and receive updates on water quality testing, including June 2026 PFAS monitoring results from Chemours. The board will also review progress on wastewater, water, and stormwater improvement projects, and hear a…
Council to vote on zoning change, election date, outdoor area rules
The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and second-reading votes on three ordinances: rezoning 990 Elmer Prince Drive, moving city elections to the May primary date, and amending rules for private outdoor designated areas. The council will also consider first readings for establishing Hart Field Road…
Council to vote on zoning change, election date, outdoor areas
The Morgantown City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and consent agenda items. Key actions include second readings of ordinances to rezone 990 Elmer Prince Drive, move city elections to the May primary date, and amend Article 953 on private outdoor designated areas. The council will…
Council to vote on $4M sewer design bond ordinance
The Fairmont City Council will hold a third reading, public hearing, and adoption vote on an ordinance authorizing up to $4,000,000 in sewerage system design bond anticipation notes for pre-project costs. The council will also consider resolutions to establish a committee for Team Fairmont mini grants and to expand…
Water board to vote on $412,994 pay app for Potomac River plant expansion
The Berkeley County Public Service Water District Board will consider approving Pay Application #28 for $412,993.59 for the Potomac River Water Treatment Plant expansion. They will also vote on a long service line on Anderson Road and approve check registers for July 2026. The meeting includes public comment…
Rezoning three parcels on 5th Avenue to commercial; parking changes on Bigley, Capitol, Quarrier
The committee is deciding on three bills: rezoning 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 residential to C-10 commercial; expanding a no-parking zone on Garrison Avenue; and updating stormwater erosion and sediment control ordinances. It will also discuss changing metered parking on Bigley Avenue, Capitol Street…
Commission to consider Bearcat replacement and Valley Link resolution
The Berkeley County Commission will discuss a request to replace the Bearcat armored vehicle, a resolution on the Valley Link transmission line, and several estate hearings. The agenda also includes consent items such as purchase orders, budget revisions, and a tuition discount MOU with Shepherd University.
Storm Water meeting
The Berkeley County Public Service Storm Water District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine items, including approval of financials and minutes. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not include any major decisions or discussions. The board may also hold an executive session to discuss legal and…
Sewer District to discuss alternate mainline extension agreements
The Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District Board of Directors will meet to review project updates and financial reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and take action on alternate mainline extension agreements.
City Council considers groundwater restrictions and animal control updates
The City Council will discuss establishing a Restricted Use Area for groundwater in the West Side area. The body is also reviewing several amendments to the Municipal Code regarding animal control and public safety, as well as various equipment purchases and infrastructure agreements.
Committee considers restricting groundwater use in West Side area
The Environment and Recycling Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a proposed bill regarding groundwater. The primary focus is the establishment of a Restricted Use Area in the West Side of Charleston.
Water Board Meeting
The Fairmont Water Board is holding a meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and a manager's report. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major decisions listed. The board will also hold an executive session.
Sanitary Sewer Board to review monthly reports and goals
The agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes, citizen petitions, and reports from the manager on monthly goals and financial statements. No specific action items or public hearings are listed.
Water board to vote on lead service replacement project
The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Board is holding a special meeting to vote on the Lead Service Replacement Project and a related proposal from Ghosh Engineers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Council reviews public feedback on amenities, kicks off social services coordination
This is a work session, not a voting meeting. Council will review a staff summary of public feedback from a June workshop on parks, library, arts, public spaces, and waterfront amenities. They will then begin a discussion on social services coordination, including a partner update from Milan Puskar Health Right. No…
Council to vote on Lamar lease, $4M sewer bond, budget amendment
The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to lease a city-owned parcel at New Street and East Park Avenue to Lamar Companies. They will also take a second reading on a $4,000,000 sewerage system design bond. Other business includes a resolution to amend the 2026-2027…
Board reviews over $2.3 million in water infrastructure payments
The Berkeley County Public Service Water District Board of Directors will review and vote on several payment applications for tank and plant projects. The board will also discuss a long service line on Connector Rd.
Water and Sanitary Boards to discuss 2027 budget, sewer expansion, tariff changes
The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Boards are meeting jointly to review flow and quality reports, financial reports, and the 2027 budget. They will also discuss unfinished business including a hydrant report, PFAS sampling of biosolids, and a possible expansion of sanitary sewer services. New business includes…
Berkeley County Storm Water District to review financials and legal matters
The Board of Directors will meet to approve financial reports and review management updates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters.
Sewer District to review project updates and payment requests
The Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District Board of Directors will meet to discuss updates on several infrastructure projects. The board will consider specific resolutions and payment requests for ongoing sewer and pump station work.
City Council to discuss water, road, and budget items
The Wheeling City Council will review water service retirements, street resurfacing, and a budget revision for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding traffic rules and a public nuisance.
Council will vote on 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to revise the 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget. A public hearing will allow community members to address the council for up to five minutes. The council will also consider…
Morgantown Utility Board discusses several water and sewer infrastructure projects
The Board will review multiple ongoing utility projects including sewer extensions, waterlines, and stormwater work. An executive session is scheduled to discuss construction planning and the investment of public funds.
Board considers $609,261 payment for Potomac River Water Treatment Plant expansion
The Berkeley County Public Service Water District Board of Directors will meet to review financial approvals and management reports. The board will consider a payment resolution for a treatment plant expansion and the renewal of a security deposit CD.
Infrastructure Committee to review repaving plan and stormwater projects
The Infrastructure Committee will discuss several city updates, including a repaving plan and stormwater issues. The meeting includes reviews of speed radar data and a statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan.