Athens, Ga., Oct. 27, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in 43 states. The projects are being funded through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program.
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 to households and businesses in eligible rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less.
In Georgia as part of today’s announcement, a $3,186,000 loan and $2,677,000 grant will be used to upgrade and expand the sewer system for the city of Danielsville. Average daily flow will be increased to provide capacity for additional customers and address treatment deficiencies.
To learn more about investment resources for rural areas, interested parties should contact the Community Programs Division at 706-546-2171.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs 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 areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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