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USDA Rural Development Assists Village of Homer with Water System Improvements

Name
Vicki Schurman
City
Homer
Release Date

USDA Rural Development announces its funding of $823,000 to the Village of Homer that will be used for water system improvements including the installation of a new well.

“The Village of Homer is grateful for the funding opportunity to improve the Village’s water system.  The new well project will provide a high quality water source that is vital to allow for the growth of the community and improve the quality of life of Homer’s residents,” said Dawn Maslonka, Village of Homer.

“A small part of town has had trouble with low water pressure and iron bacteria has caused high maintenance costs for some of the wells.  The primary purpose of this loan is to upgrade the existing facilities and construct new facilities.  This project will help mitigate the problem by abandoning wells that have those high maintenance costs and boost the water pressure to the small area of town experiencing low water pressure,” said USDA Rural Development Community Programs Loan Assistant, Anthony Guenther.

The project was funded through the USDA Rural Development Community Facility Direct Loan Program.  Visit:  http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program/ne.

For more information, contact Anthony Guenther at 402-371-5350 ext.120 or Anthony.guenther@ne.usda.gov.

President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President’s leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values.