Workers from James White Construction work on a manhole in Weirton’s north end, part of the $6 million sewer upgrade required to bring the city into compliance with federal emission standards. Abnormally high levels of fecal coliforms were detected in treated, but not disinfected, sewage discharged into the river. Because city officials promptly reported the problem, discovered in 2010, Weirton has not been fined, though the city does face a deadline for correcting it. -- Linda Harris
