Washington, June 23 -- Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following press release:

Congressman Riley M. Moore presented a $1.5 million Community Project Funding check for the Blackwater Regional Wastewater Treatment Project, a critical infrastructure investment that will support economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community development throughout Tucker County.

Congressman Moore secured the funding through his work on the House Appropriations Committee. The funding will support construction of a new regional wastewater treatment plant that will replace and consolidate the aging systems currently serving the Town of Davis and the City of Thomas.

The project will address existing capacity and regulatory challenges, improve e...