Emily Garner, Eva Bridges, Kara Cunningham, Christopher Anderson, Vinila Vasam
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Action is urgently needed to address the aging water workforce in West Virginia, with more than half of the sector's workers in the state nearing retirement.
Employee recruitment is a challenge, with most operators midway to late in their career, a lack of diverse backgrounds in the industry, and barriers such as pay and certification.
Employee retention issues exist because many operators feel underpaid and underappreciated, with limited opportunities for advancement.
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