SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8, 2025 – USDA Rural Development Utah State Director Stan Summers today announced four projects are awarded to help plan for, build, and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure in rural Utah.
“While city infrastructure is often taken for granted, we know investing in critical systems like drinking water and waste management can’t be overlooked or delayed,” said Summers. “We applaud community leaders who think ahead and do what’s best for the people they serve. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with Corinne, Lyman, Richfield, and La Sal, as they prioritize their futures with these projects.”
In Box Elder County, Corrine City is receiving $2,900,000 to upgrade its wastewater system. As part of this improvement project, piping, manholes, lift station pumps, and other essential items will be replaced. This work will ensure the system complies with health and safety standards.
In Sevier County, Richfield City is receiving $1,125,000 to make essential improvements to its culinary water system. The community has experienced significant water loss throughout the system as it ages, and lead pipes must be replaced. This project will make critical repairs and protect community drinking water.
In Wayne County, Lyman Water System is receiving $4,482,000 to improve the community’s culinary water distribution system. The project includes building a new 500,000 gallon storage tank and a well. These improvements will safeguard adequate water supply for current and future demands.
San Juan County will use a $30,000 grant to help La Sal secure technical assistance to plan for a municipal water system. La Sal is a census-designated community where households access water through individual wells. This project will pay for professional services to assess and advise on a system to plan for future growth.
These infrastructure projects are funded through USDA Rural Development’s Water and Environmental Programs, which focus on rural water and waste infrastructure needs of rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less.
USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with programs to promote rural prosperity. These programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov.