Department of Agriculture approves two water project loans
by July 13, 2023 11:18 am 2,126 views
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has approved $203,000 for two water and wastewater projects serving more than 11,000 Arkansans.
The city of Helena-West Helena in Phillips County has received a $100,000 loan from the Water Development Fund for emergency repairs to the water treatment plant and distribution system.
The current customer base for this project is 9,519.
Late last month, part of the city’s water system failed leaving thousands without drinking water. Officials said the system’s failure was do to its age.
The Massey Alexander Levee District in Jackson County has received a $103,000 loan from the Water Development Fund for the necessary completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification.
The current customer base for this project is 1,500.