Waste disposal grants - regular

The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $900,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant funding will support the development and improvement of water infrastructure in the rural community of Hancock County, West Virginia. Specifically, the grant will be used by the Hancock County Public Service District (PSD) to construct, upgrade, and repair drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. The primary objective is to ensure reasonable user costs for rural residents, businesses, and other rural users while enhancing the quality and reliability of essential water and waste services in the region. The grant award has a performance period ending on June 17, 2024.