The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission on Wednesday approved $153.9 million in loans and grants to dozens of sewerage and water systems across the state, the governor’s office announced.The majority of the funds come from the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, a pot of federal money used for wastewater system improvements. Systems ranging in size from Little Rock’s Water Reclamation Authority, which serves more than 200,000 people, to a wastewater system serving 150 people in Blevins will receive a total $81.3 million in loans, according to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Nearly $55 million in loans will come out of the Clean Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, which similarly funds drinking water system improvements.
Locally
Hardy, Sharp County, received a $1,003,651.50 loan with principal forgiveness and a $334,550.50 loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 458. These funds will be used for wastewater treatment facility improvements.
- Highland, Sharp County, received a $1,938,640.50 loan with principal forgiveness and a $646,213.50 loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 982. These funds will be used for wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Hardy, Sharp County, received a $778,865 loan with principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 458. These funds will be used for a metering system replacement.
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