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The state budget approved late Tuesday night includes $3.15 million to improve water and sewer service to Pike County, said Senator Ray Jones II, D-Pikeville.

These funds, which are part of the coal severance monies, will be used for the following projects:
· City of Pikeville, telemetry equipment, $100,000;

· Mountain Water District, Long Ford Road, Virgie, Indian Creek Area, sewer project, $1.4 million;

· Mountain Water District, short line water extensions, bond funds, $1.3 million;

· Mountain Water District, telemetry equipment, $200,000;

· Mountain Water District, waterline extensions, $150,000.

"This is a good stewardship that will ensure the quality of water service in the Pike County," said Senator Jones. "Providing reliable, clean and safe drinking water and protecting the environment are top priorities."

These projects are part of an ongoing statewide effort to improve water and sewer service. Legislators work closely with local officials in allocating dollars.

"I look forward to these water and sewer projects moving forward," Senator Jones said. "They are critical to the service to our citizens and growth of our community.
Last week, the senator announced $13.3 million in coal severance funds for Pike County. This $3.15 million is additional money.

Senator Jones has secured $23,690,000 million for his district this session.

The coal severance tax is 4.5 percent levied on every ton of coal mined in Kentucky.