COXS MILLS COMMUNITY GETTING $3,255,000 PUBLIC WATER PROJECT

(05/12/2011)

The Gilmer County community of Coxs Mills is getting $3,255,000 to bring public water to the area. The Gilmer County Public Service District announced Wednesday that Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a $1 million Small Cities Block Grant for the Coxs Mills Water Project. Those funds appear to have completed the financial package for the project. Senator Doug Facemire spearheaded procuring the grant funds, saying "I have never been able to obtain a million dollar grant before and I am almost as excited as the district." The project will benefit approximately 100 homes in the areas of Coxs Mills, Wolf Pen, and Alice Road. Poor water quality and the lack of a substantial quantity has necessitated the hauling of water by residents for many years, according to Brenda Lawson, General Manager of the district. She said seven random water samples were taken in the area and four came back positive for coliform. "GCPSD board member Sallie Mathess is to be commended for her hard work in gathering signatures of commitment," said Lawson. New sign ups are welcome. Call the district at 304-462- 4272.

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