Communities will evaluate drinking water system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 9, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $30,000 Drinking Water Engineering Report grants to Livingston County Public Water Supply District No. 1 and to the city of Asbury. Both the district and the city will use the funding to evaluate their drinking water systems.
Through its Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified communities to help cover costs of evaluating public drinking water system improvements. The district and the city will use their grants to identify drinking water system improvements that will enable the system to continue meeting drinking water quality standards and providing reliable water service.
Water and wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and economic vitality of every community. Through this grant, qualified communities like Asbury and Livingston County 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 of Natural Resources 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.