Mississippi County distributes more than $700,000 for water and sewer projects

Mississippi County has named recipients of its 2024 infrastructure grant program, awarding $720,050 to support seven water and sewer infrastructure improvements and projects.

The Mississippi County Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program funds help pay for water and sewer infrastructure projects designed to address the infrastructure needs of the county.

Each grant provides up to $125,000 to cities within the county and can only be used for infrastructure projects. The grants fund up to 75% of project costs, with the remaining 25% being matched by the applicants.

Etowah will receive $125,000 to improve wastewater pump stations and treatment facility.

Dyess has been awarded $125,000 to fund repairs for a leaking water tower.

Gosnell will get $125,000 to fund repairs to the sewer and water systems.

Osceola is set to receive $125,000 to rehabilitate 30 Elm Street manholes to limit stormwater penetration of sewer system.

Wilson will receive $109,500 to paint and refurbish main 100,000-gallon water tank.

Leachville has been awarded $69,300 to add additional quality controls for water treatment.

Manila has been allocated $41,250 to upgrade a water treatment plant aerator.