Dunklin County Public Sewer District #1

Dunklin County Public Sewer District #1 is a non-profit organization located in Malden, Missouri, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since September 2012, with its registration set to expire in September 2025. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the district focuses on providing essential water utility services to rural communities in Missouri. The organization is specifically dedicated to obtaining, treating, distributing, and storing potable water that meets federal standards, with a particular emphasis on emergency water assistance and infrastructure support for rural areas experiencing critical water quantity or quality challenges.

In September 2024, the district received three significant federal grants totaling $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program (CFDA 10.763). These project grants, each ranging from $200,000 to $500,000, are designed to address emergency water-related infrastructure needs in rural communities. The grants will support critical interventions such as water infrastructure repairs, system upgrades, temporary water distribution services, and emergency water-related interventions for residents impacted by natural disasters like droughts, earthquakes, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Each grant has a performance period ending on September 25, 2024, and falls under the "306A Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants" classification, with a maximum limit of $500,000 per award. The funding demonstrates the district's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable water access for rural communities during emergency situations.