Grant City Receives $2.2 Million Loan, $290K Grant for Wastewater

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Missouri State Director Jeff Case today announced that USDA is investing over $7.5 million in three rural Missouri communities to improve vital water and wastewater infrastructure.  Over 2,000 rural Missourians in Jonesburg, Marston, and Grant City will benefit from the funding.

“Access to clean, safe drinking water and reliable, modern wastewater treatment is a necessity to every community whether large or small,” said Case.  “USDA commends the officials of Jonesburg, Marston, and Grant City for being proactive regarding their citizens’ needs.  We are pleased to partner with these communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.”

USDA is making the investments through Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.  Rural communities, water districts and other eligible entities can use the funds for drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.

The city of Grant City will use a $2,229,000 loan and $290,900 grant to improve the city's aging wastewater treatment and collection system. Grant City's wastewater treatment lagoon no longer meets the needs of the city and will soon exceed maximum allowable ammonia limits. This project will add ultraviolet disinfection to the lagoon, ensure ammonia limits are compliant, and make improvements to the city's collection system.