Governor Cooper, EPA administrator assess water infrastructure damage in western N.C.
(UI) — Governor Roy Cooper, along with EPA Administrator Michael Regan, visited Haywood and Buncombe counties to assess water infrastructure damage following recent storms.
The visit focused on evaluating the condition of local water systems and discussing federal support to restore clean drinking water to impacted communities in Western North Carolina.
"Today, I traveled to Marshall and saw firsthand how residents, first responders, and local officials are working together to recover and rebuild," said Governor Cooper. "We also reviewed efforts to restore clean drinking water and discussed federal funding needed to strengthen these systems."
During their visit, the Governor and Administrator Regan toured the North Fork Water Treatment Plant and reviewed operations to address water supply issues in the wake of the storm. They also visited an EPA mobile command center and a mobile drinking water lab, which assists local governments in lifting boil water advisories.
The EPA and other federal agencies, in collaboration with state and local partners, are focused on rebuilding critical water infrastructure in the region. Efforts to restore access to clean water are ongoing, with teams working across the counties to assess the damage and plan recovery operations.
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