The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) received a $943,965 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program (CFDA 66.447). The grant will fund the planning, design, and construction of water quality improvement and protection projects for local municipalities in Arkansas, with a focus on addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), water reuse, and stormwater management challenges. Key activities include rehabilitating aging sewer and stormwater infrastructure, restoring stream and riparian corridors to reduce nonpoint source pollution, and implementing solutions to address infiltration and inflow issues. The anticipated deliverables include infrastructure plans, designs, and constructed projects, as well as integrated stormwater management plans and sanitary sewer overflow control solutions. The grant aims to protect public health and improve water quality by reducing sewer overflows through effective stormwater management, with a target to benefit both rural and disadvantaged communities in Arkansas.
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