Most people don’t think about the Morgantown Utility Board until something goes wrong. A pipe breaks. The water looks off. The bill spikes. By then, you’re already behind. The smarter move? Know how MUB works before you need them.

MUB holds regular public meetings at its facility on 278 Greenbag Rd. These aren’t rubber-stamp sessions. Rate decisions, infrastructure projects, service area changes — this is where that business gets done. If you live in Morgantown and use city water or sewer service, these meetings affect your household budget more than most local news ever will.

What Happens at a MUB Meeting

The Morgantown Utility Board oversees water and wastewater services for the city and surrounding areas. Meetings typically cover agenda items like capital improvement updates, budget reviews, board resolutions, and public comment periods.

That last part matters. Public comment is your window. If you’ve had billing issues, service concerns, or questions about a construction project affecting your neighborhood, a board meeting is the place to put it on record.

Meetings are held at the MUB Facility, 278 Greenbag Rd — just off Greenbag Road on the west side of Morgantown. Parking is available on site. Check MUB’s official website or call ahead to confirm the date and time of upcoming meetings, as schedules can shift.

Show up. It’s public. It’s free. And it’s how local infrastructure decisions actually get made.

What This Has to Do With Your Home

Water and sewer service are invisible until they aren’t. When they fail — a water main break, a backed-up line, a pressure issue — the disruption is immediate. And the fix often starts with knowing who to call and what your responsibilities are as a homeowner versus what falls on MUB.

Here’s the general breakdown: MUB owns the mains. You own the service line from the main to your house. That’s important. A leak in your line is your repair, not theirs.

If you’ve got a plumbing issue on your side of the meter — whether it’s a burst pipe, a slow drain, or a water heater problem — that’s a call to a local plumber, not MUB. One Call Plumbing in Morgantown handles residential and commercial plumbing work throughout the area. Reach them at 304-291-4500. Don’t wait on a plumbing issue. Small leaks cost real money.

And if your home runs on propane rather than natural gas — or if you supplement with it — utility season is a good time to make sure your supply situation is locked in. Hagedorn’s LP Gas Service in Morgantown serves the area with propane delivery and related services. You can learn more at morgantownpropane.com.

Local Picks

If you’re heading out to Greenbag Road for the meeting or just running errands on that side of town, here’s how to make the trip count.

Best Bite Nearby: Greenbag Road has quick options for a meal or coffee before or after the meeting. Check what’s open near the Morgantown Mall corridor — there’s no shortage of options to fuel up without going out of your way.

Quick Stop: If you’ve been putting off a storage run, Baker’s Ridge Storage in Morgantown is worth a look for local self-storage options. West side of town, easy access.

Worth the Detour: If you’ve got a pet and haven’t locked down a local vet, Feline Veterinary Care of Morgantown is a Morgantown option worth knowing about — especially if you’ve got cats and want a practice focused on feline care specifically.

Local Service: One more worth flagging — if you or someone in your household has been dealing with hearing difficulty, don’t let it slide. Hearing Central in Morgantown offers hearing care services locally. More information is available at heritagehearingwv.com.

What to Do Next

Check the MUB meeting schedule and put the next date on your calendar. If you’ve got a billing question, a service concern, or just want to know what’s being planned for your neighborhood’s water infrastructure, a board meeting is the right venue.

If you’ve got a plumbing problem at home, call One Call Plumbing at 304-291-4500 before it gets worse. And if your home uses propane, get your supply situation confirmed before the next cold stretch — reach out to Hagedorn’s LP Gas Service at morgantownpropane.com.

Utilities are boring until they’re not. Stay ahead of it.

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