PUBLIC NOTICE
Publication Date: 05/14/2026
Expiration Date: 06/13/2026
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: State Water Quality Certification, as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, has been requested of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for:
Name of Project: Neal Run and Little Kanawha Interceptor Sewer
Name and Address of Applicant: Parkersburg Utility Board – 125 19th Street Parkersburg, WV 26101
SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, the State may, either certify, certify with conditions, deny or waive certification that the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act and other appropriate requirements of State law. When issuing certification, the WVDEP may consider the proposed activity’s impact on water resources, fish and wildlife, recreation, critical habitats, wetlands and other natural resources under its jurisdiction. Procedural and interpretive regulations governing the scope of the Department’s certification, public comment, hearings and appeals are in Title 47, Series 5A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: Provide a description which details the activity proposed for the wetland, river or stream to be affected.
The Parkersburg Utility Board is proposing the Neal Run and Little Kanawha Interceptor Sewer project in the City of Parkersburg. The purpose of the project is to install two new interceptor sewers along Neal Run and the Little Kanawha River to decommission two aging and failing pumping stations, the Neal Run Pump Station and the Little Kanawha Pump Station. Proposed activities will involve the installation of 12,800 linear feet of 30-inch and 54-inch interceptor sewer.There will be an approximately 160-foot open cut crossing of Neal Run, near Gladstone Street, and several crossings of wetlands tributary to Neal Run. There are no permanent impacts anticipated, and wetlands will be returned to their previous line and grade following construction. An approved seed mixture will be used when completing construction in the wetland areas.
Any other State issued permit numbers, if applicable and available: Not Applicable.
PROJECT LOCATION: A general highway map showing location of project and mile point for rivers and streams has been included.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE: The Water Quality Certification application is available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following location:
WV Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Water and
Waste Management
401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
COMMENTS: Comments and information relating to Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this activity are hereby solicited. Comments and information can be emailed to [email protected] All electronically received comments will be considered if received prior to the expiration date of this notice. Comments and information can also be mailed to:
WV Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Water and
Waste Management
401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
All mailed comments and information will be considered if post marked prior to the expiration date of this notice. Comments and information postmarked or emailed later than the expiration date may not be considered. The need for a public hearing will be determined based on an evaluation of specific request for such hearing.
May 14