Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving WV water issues

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 1,312

Last Updated: 2 days, 3 hours ago

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A member of the Morrisey administration told lawmakers Tuesday that data centers can improve the water quality and infrastructure in West Virginia, where brown fluid, chemical smells and more have plagued residents turning on their taps — particularly in the southern coalfields.

Ongoing water issues have plagued Southern West Virginia, prompting Gov. Patrick Morrisey to hold a “Beautiful, Clean Water” listening tour last month in the area.

In Mingo County, residents have …

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