Shepherdstown Officials Urge Action Against Mountain Pure Facility

Approving the proposed Middleway bottling facility should require a zoning ordinance amendment

The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 5, 2025

By Mayor James Gatz, Council Members Marty Amerikaner

The Spirit of Jefferson reports that elected representatives from Shepherdstown are opposing the proposed Mountain Pure water bottling facility due to concerns over its potential negative impact on local groundwater resources. The letter reflects the sentiments of community members, businesses, and farmers who rely on the Shepherdstown Water Department, emphasizing the need for a zoning ordinance amendment to protect these essential resources from what they deem an unreasonable commercial use.

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