This action approves funding in the amount of $7,355,000.00 to mississippi department of quality for its drinking water state revolving fund

This $7,355,000 Formula Grant was awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program. The purpose of the grant is to provide a long-term source of financing for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to construct wastewater treatment facilities and implement other water quality management activities across the state.

The MDEQ will use the funds to provide low-interest financing to multiple sub-recipients, including the City of Bay Springs, Town of Burnsville, and Desoto County Regional Utility Authority, for projects such as wastewater treatment plant upgrades, lift station construction, water line installation, and other infrastructure improvements to protect water quality and public health. The anticipated deliverables include the planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality projects, with the goal of improving and protecting water resources for the citizens of Mississippi.

The purpose of the state revolving funds (SRFS) program of capitalization grants is to allow states to provide a long term source of financing for construction of wastewater treatment facilities and implementation of other water quality management activities. Activities:the recipient will use these funds to provides low interest financing to numerous subrecipients.for construction of wastewater treatment facilities and implementation of other water quality management activities.subrecipient:clean water SRF projectsoutcomes:the anticipated deliverables include financing, planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The expected outcomes are to improve and protect water quality and public health. The intended beneficiaries are the citizens in the state.