Jefferson County Residents Rally Against Mountain Pure Bottling Plant Over Land Use and Safety Concerns
Bottling Plant Proposal Evokes Familiar Corporate Land Use Concerns
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, December 10, 2024
By Jack Walker
West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports on growing concerns in Jefferson County over the proposed Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility by Sidewinder Enterprises. Residents, like Melissa Carder, express anxiety over increased traffic, water usage, and environmental impacts, particularly given past industrial projects in the area. The Jefferson County Planning Commission recently found Sidewinder's application incomplete, and community activists are mobilizing to advocate for sustainable development that respects local history and ecology. With the population of Jefferson County surging, locals are worried about the long-term effects industrialization could have on their beloved region.
