SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 7, 2021 – Today Acting Rural Development State Director, Debra Meyer announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $3 million in loan and $1.1 million in grant to upgrade the water system in the town of Goshen, Utah.
The investment will be used to replace water lines, improve the source quality, and construct a new 500,000-gallon water storage tank. The new tank will provide increased storage capacity to benefit 921 people in the town of Goshen, also improving fire protection by increased flow.
Along with the new storage tank, the project will be replacing 21,330 feet of aging water line with new valves and fire hydrants. The system will also be upgraded to a SCADA control and monitoring system. These improvements will sustain the town of Goshen with clean, safe, and sufficient water for many years ahead.
Background:
The Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage. The program serves households and businesses in eligible rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high- poverty areas. For more information, visit: www.rd.usda.gov/ut
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