West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is embarking on a listening tour focused on addressing residents’ concerns about drinking water quality. The tour is scheduled to cover four counties in southern West Virginia over two days. Residents were given minimal notice about this initiative.

The announcement took place on Tuesday morning, alongside Marshall University President Brad Smith, in Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington is an area often highlighted for its water-related issues, making it a fitting location to discuss this pressing topic.

Governor Morrisey’s initiative aims to engage directly with the community to understand their concerns and experiences regarding water quality. Such initiatives are crucial in addressing public health and environmental challenges faced by the residents.

“Beautiful clean water,” highlighted as a desired outcome, underscores the importance of this tour in addressing water-related grievances.