Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett recently announced that USDA is investing $392 million to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states.
Iowa The city of Blairsburg, in Hamilton County, will be using a $990,000 Rural Development loan and $560,000 Rural Development grant to dig a well, construct a treatment plant, install water meters and provide a standby power system.
A 90-year-old treatment plant that will be replaced, improving service to the community of 215.
Missouri The city of Clarksdale is receiving a $226,000 loan and a $539,000 grant to replace water lines, meter equipment, install 10 hydrants and improve water tower equipment, ultimately improving service for more than 270 users.
The village of Western will use a $1.03 million loan and a $463,000 grant to replace a sewage treatment facility with a land application lagoon system.
Additional funding includes a $24,000 Rural Development Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households grant awarded in FY 2016.
The Stonewall Public Works Authority will receive a $1,877,000 loan and a $562,000 grant for water distribution system improvements, replacement of water wells, and replacement of a water storage tank.
Texas Brookesmith Special Utility District will use a $3 million loan and a $2.4 million grant to finance water line improvements, including line relocation and meter installation.
The upgrade will improve service to almost 4,000 residents.
More than 200 customers are being assisted with this project.