date:Apr 23, 2013
million grant to upgrade its 75-year-old treatment system. Rural Development loan and grant funds will be used to finance improvements to the existing site and the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility at a remote site. These upgrades will prevent contamination to area groundwater, improve air quality, enable the city to keep sewer rates affordable and allow for planned growth.
In addition to announcing new investments, USDA is highlighting some Earth Day projects that are complet