BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today made several stops in Berkeley County focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Ranking Member Capito and Administrator Regan toured the South Berkeley Water Plant to learn more about the area’s water infrastructure needs.

“I greatly appreciate Administrator Regan taking me up on my offer to visit West Virginia so he can see firsthand the water infrastructure challenges in our state,” Ranking Member Capito said. “I’m encouraged by the feedback we received from local officials about the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law and how the Eastern Panhandle and all of West Virginia stands to benefit from this historic investment. These infrastructure investments are critical to public health, environmental health, and economic development.”

“Delivering clean, safe water for all is a top priority at EPA. That’s why I’m honored to partner with leaders like Senator Capito to invest in reliable water infrastructure and protect communities from PFAS exposure in West Virginia and across the nation,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Thanks to Senator Capito, and bipartisan members of Congress, we passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, investing billions in this important work. This historic investment will also create nearly 1,300 good-paying jobs in West Virginia and boost economic growth in the process.

Photos from today’s visit are included below:

 

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Michael Regan tour the South Berkeley Water Plant in Bunker Hill, W.Va. on Monday, June 6, 2022.

 

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Michael Regan tour the South Berkeley Water Plant in Bunker Hill, W.Va. on Monday, June 6, 2022.

 

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and EPA Administrator Michael Regan tour the South Berkeley Water Plant in Bunker Hill, W.Va. on Monday, June 6, 2022.

 

 

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