City will evaluate wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JAN. 29, 2021 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $30,280 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Fremont Hills to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. The grant program offers funding to help small communities cover engineering costs for evaluating wastewater system improvements.
The city will use the grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into the sewer system. The facility plan should be complete in May 2022.
Water and wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and economic vitality of a community. This grant will allow Fremont Hills to assess its wastewater treatment plant and identify improvements for overall efficiency and effectiveness. This will also help the community plan for growth and development by determining what improvements are needed now that will also address future wastewater needs.
The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities that have water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities to help communities cover the cost of water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. 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 https://dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center.