This $20,489,000 formula grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 1, 2024 will provide capitalization funding to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program. The purpose of the grant is to enable MDEQ to offer low-interest financing loans to numerous subrecipients for water quality improvement and protection projects, including wastewater treatment facility upgrades, stormwater management systems, and addressing emerging contaminants. The anticipated deliverables include planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure projects, with the expected outcomes of improving and protecting water quality and public health for citizens throughout Mississippi. The grant will also fund MDEQ's program administration and provision of technical assistance to small systems. Additionally, a $2.1M sub-award was provided to the Desoto County Regional Utility Authority to construct a 2 MGD wastewater reclamation facility and related infrastructure.
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