Bill Bissett: Everyone benefits from improved water systems
30 Jun 2026
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Manufacturers understand that reliable infrastructure is not an abstract policy discussion, but rather the foundation of whether a business can operate, grow and create jobs in West Virginia.
Water infrastructure is central to that reality. Beyond the needs of workers to have access to water at manufacturing plants, employers nearly always need some amount of water to make their products, provide fire protection and meet basic requirements of staying in operation. When water systems fail production slows or stops, safety is compromised and economic activity suffers.
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