City will evaluate drinking water system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 24, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $30,000 Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Berger to evaluate its drinking water system.
The city’s board of public works will use the grant to identify improvements that will enable the system to continue meeting drinking water quality standards and providing reliable water service.
Drinking water systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and economic vitality of a community. Through this grant, qualified communities like Berger can thoroughly assess their drinking water systems and identify improvements for better efficiency, effectiveness and service. During the assessment, communities can determine what actions are needed to address current drinking water needs and plan for future growth and development.
The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.