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Three Area Wastewater Projects to Benefit from State Funding

Over $485,000 of the $66.5 million in loans for financial assistance from the State of Arkansas for water and wastewater projects will be sent to the Lakes Region.

According to a release from the office of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, money is being sent to Eureka Springs from two different funding programs. One loan is in the amount  $6,180,000 from the Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Fund  with the other being a $100,000 emergency loan from the Water Development Fund.  These funds will be used for wastewater treatment plant improvements that will serve a current customer base of 1,945.

The other loan is going to Yellville for $384,190 from the Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Fund for wastewater collection and treatment improvements that serves a current customer base of 523. 

Eight entities in all from around the state are benefiting from the funding approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

“Today’s announcement continues my administration’s commitment to making sure every Arkansas community has access to safe drinking water,” said Governor Sanders in the release. “Thank you to the agency staff and local officials who are working in close partnership to develop sustainable solutions to water infrastructure in all four corners of our state.” 

“Reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is vital to both the quality of life for every Arkansan and the strength of our communities,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “Governor Sanders’ continued leadership on water issues ensures that Arkansas is well-positioned for future success.”

 

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