Waste disposal grants - regular

The Town of Sophia in West Virginia received a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant funding will be used to construct, upgrade, and repair the town's drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. This award is part of the municipality's broader strategy to address critical water and waste management needs in the rural community, with the primary objectives of ensuring reasonable utility costs for residents and businesses while enhancing the quality and reliability of essential water and waste services. The Town of Sophia previously received a $750,000 grant from the same federal program in December 2024, and also secured a sub-grant from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to upgrade the town's wastewater treatment plant.