CHARLESTON — The state of West Virginia is investing $19 million to help upgrade and replace portions of Clarksburg’s aging water infrastructure, according to an announcement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday.

The money will help support the Clarksburg Water Board with its ongoing replacement of hazardous lead service lines in the area, which can pose serious health risks to exposed individuals. It will also assist with upgrading the system’s water mains, enhancing fire protection, decreasing leaks and modernizing water meters for customers throughout the system. kAm“tG6CJ (6DE ':C8:?:2? D9@F=5 36 23=6 E@ EFC? @? E96 E2A 2?5 <?@H E92E E96 H2E6C 4@>:?8 @FE :D D276[” |@CC:D6J D2:5] “u@C E@@ =@?8[ 28:?8 :?7C2DECF4EFC6 92D E9C62E6?65 E96 962=E9 2?5 D276EJ @7 @FC 4@>>F?:E:6D] %9:D :?G6DE>6

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