306A emergency community water assistance grants - limit $500,000 - regular

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $322,000 Project Grant on September 29, 2023 to East Sevier County Utility, a non-profit organization, under the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program (CFDA 10.763). This grant aims to help rural residents in Tennessee who have experienced a significant decline in the quantity or quality of their water supply due to an emergency event, such as a drought, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado. The funding will be used by East Sevier County Utility to obtain, treat, distribute, and store adequate quantities of potable water that meet federal standards, including through infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and temporary water distribution services. This grant is part of the USDA's efforts to support rural communities in addressing emergency water-related issues and ensuring residents have access to safe and reliable water resources.