Great news everyone!

On Wednesday the 14th, Gov. Manchin announced the awarding of $17 million in Small Cities Block Grants including $1.5 million to bring clean water to Prenter!  Phase one of the water line project in Prenter is now fully funded.   We have been told they expect to break ground by some time this summer.  This is wonderful news and a testament to the persistence and dedication of the folks in Prenter who have been fighting for this for a long time.  However, the fight is far from over.  Phase one of the water line only covers approximately 150 of the 250 households in Prenter Hollow.  The other two phases haven’t even been formally proposed as projects by the Boone County Public Service District, let alone funded.  Continued public pressure will be needed to ensure that all residents of Prenter have access to clean, safe drinking water.