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USDA Rural Development provides funding to construct a new water tank in the Village of Burnt Prairie

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Rural Development (RD) provided a $1,243,000 grant and a $786,000 loan through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program to the Village of Burnt Prairie, IL, to construct a new 75,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. The project will provide better quality water to approximately 230 people across 56 square miles and reduce water loss.

USDA Rural Development provides funding to construct a new water tank in the Village of Burnt Prairie

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Rural Development (RD) provided a $1,243,000 grant and a $786,000 loan through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program to the Village of Burnt Prairie, IL, to construct a new 75,000-gallon elevated water storage tank. The project will provide better quality water to approximately 230 people across 56 square miles and reduce water loss.

Bjorn Solar

Brief Project Description: Construct a 5-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility located on a parcel in previously disturbed for agriculture activities.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date: July 25, 2025
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

USDA Rural Development invests over $3 Million to help ensure safe, reliable potable water for people in Calhoun County, Illinois

A direct loan through the USDA RD Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program will help construct a 100,000-gallon water tank

Champaign, Ill., Sept. 2, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Jesus Ortega announced today that USDA RD is providing the Calhoun County Rural Water District with a direct loan of $3,069,000 to help ensure safe, reliable potable water for 3,500 residents in Calhoun County, Illinois.

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