August 9th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Piedmont’s Water Commissioner is continuing to search for a solution to the city’s water problems.  The town used to receive its water from the Verso plant but that was discontinued in 2020. Since then, Piedmont has been purchasing water from the town of Westernport but is in search of a permanent solution.  The town has about 290 customers.  Water Commissioner Greg Harvey says the West Virginia Public Service Commission would like to shut down the town’s water treatment plant and force the town to get their water from Keyser, resulting in a 77% rate increase for residents.  Harvey says there are other more-favorable options, but political red tape is preventing the solution…

Harvey will meet next week with the town of Westernport about the possibility of purchasing potable water for Piedmont.