Past Projects

UPGRADES PROJECT - PHASE 1

Project contract #1 consisted of the installation and replacement of approximately 18,460 LF of 8" water main line; 4,105 LF of 6" water main line; 720 LF of 2" water main line; service lines, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and surface restoration.  Contract #2 consisted of the replacement of 2,400 radio-read meters and all necessary hardware and software for a fully functioning radio read metering system and other related appurtenances.  Contract #1 was completed in May of 2024 and Contract #2 was completed in October 2024.

AML SNOW HILL WATER MAIN-LINE EXTENSION PROJECT

WVDEP determined that the area of the Snow Hill water main line extension project area was impacted from pre-1977 coal mining operations.  The project consisted of the construction of approximately 5,700 LF of 4-inch and small diameter water lines, 5 water meter services and related appurtenances.  The project was funded via a grant form Abandoned Mine Lands due to the pre-1977 mining activity and provided water service to five residences in the Snow Hill area.  The project was complete as of October 18, 2023.

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION GRANT PROJECTS

In May 2017, Wilderness Public Service District was awarded a grant from WV DHHR, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services for the purchase of a portable raw water pump.  As of September 2017, the District will now be able to pump from an alternate source in the event of an emergency.

In March 2020, Wilderness Public Service District was awarded a grant from WV DHHR, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services for the purchase of an Early Warning System for Raw Water Contaminants.  As of September 2020, Wilderness PSD will receive an early warning if any contaminant is detected in the raw water source.

The projects listed below were completed as of June 2016.

WHITEWATER ROAD INTER-CONNECTION

The District inter-connected with Gauley River PSD thru the addition of approximately 7,600 feet of 6” pipe, along with a booster station with backup emergency generator. The inter-connection also provided water service to approximately ten residences along Whitewater Road. The inter-connection will provide an alternate water supply to the District’s customers in the Keslers Cross Lanes areas to supplement our current treatment plant pumping capacity. The project had an expected completion time of Fall 2015.  As of November 19, 2015, service is available to the Whitewater Road residences.


MOUNT LOOKOUT UPGRADE

The District added an additional 100,000 gallons storage tank and upgraded approximately 3,200 feet of 8” pipe to improve hydraulics in the Mount Lookout pressure zone. This upgrade was to improve pressure issues and supplement the increasing growth and demand in the Mount Lookout areas.


PLANT SLUDGE DISPOSAL

The District constructed a sludge holding tank and disposal system next to the treatment plant to be in compliance with current DEP regulations.