Both cities will evaluate wastewater system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 16, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report grants to the cities of Ste. Genevieve and Berger to evaluate their wastewater systems.
Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified communities to help with evaluating public wastewater system improvements. Both communities will use their grants to identify wastewater system improvements that will enable them to continue meeting quality standards and providing reliable service, and to reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. Ste. Genevieve’s facility plan should be complete in October 2026, while Berger’s plan should be complete in December 2026.
“The department provides crucial financing and technical assistance to help communities build and maintain public infrastructure that protects public health and the environment,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources.
Wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and economic vitality of a community. Through this grant, qualified communities can thoroughly assess their treatment systems and identify improvements for better efficiency, effectiveness and service. During the assessment, communities can determine what actions are needed to address current 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.