In 2018, the Town of Marlinton started replacing sections of older sewer lines at Second and Third avenues, Ninth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. The town decided about that same time to pursue grant opportunities to help speed up the process of replacing the older sewer lines. Because of the age of some of the collection lines (100+ years), groundwater gets into the collection lines. This specific issue is commonly referred to as inflow and infiltration. Consequently, the treatment plant must handle more capacity than what it should to be treating.
Therefore, in 2024, wastewater treatment continues to be an important issue for the Town of Marlinton. Through Region 4 Planning and Development Council, the Town of Marlinton has worked to plan and (more importantly) find funding to ensure the town’s wastewater treatment system is compliant with relevant state regulations. The process continues to move forward with a combined water/ sewer/stormwater project.
The project is intended to ensure continued use of the town’s sewer system for all existing customers, many of which are business-based. Each rely on these services to meet their daily operating needs. The town will continue to work toward an improved sewer system which is compliant and effective. The positive impact this project will have on the community cannot be over-stated.
This project, when completed, will support the town’s mission to efficiently comply with the State DEP environmental laws and regulations. Our goal is designed to provide and maintain a healthful environment consistent with economic benefits. The Marlinton project will assist in meeting the goals of the Towns Plan of Corrective Action and meet the goals outlined in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
