BEVERLY — Beverly recently secured a $1 million grant that will go toward water system upgrades for the historic town.

The funding will come from an Emergency and Imminent Community Water Assistance Grant, given out by the United States Department of Agriculture, which oversees farming, ranching, forestry, and food quality and safety.

The grant, which was secured by Beverly Mayor Andy Burns, will fund an ambitious project that will ensure that the Beverly community has reliable and sustainable drinking water for years to come, a town of Beverly press release states.

Work is expected to be completed on the project within the next three years, bringing dependable water access to the community 

Construction of an emergency intake structure near the Tygart Valley River will be part of the project’s upgrades. The intake will connect to the town’s existing water treatment plant’s raw water intake line. 

Additional improvements include: replacing high-service pumps; installing advanced systems (intake air scour and water fluish); elevating the raw water pump station wet well and controls; and upgrading electrical systems.

All of the upgrades will aim to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance requirements.

Beverly’s $1 million project makes “a significant step toward securing a sustainable future for its residents,” the release states.