Braymer and Branson West will evaluate drinking water system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 7, 2023 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $67,500 in Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant funding to the cities of Braymer ($37,500) and Branson West ($30,000). Both communities will use the grants to evaluate their drinking water systems for needed improvements.
The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs for evaluating water system improvements. Braymer and Branson West will use the funding to identify system improvements needed to continue providing reliable service to their customers and to meet drinking water quality standards.
“One of our priorities is helping Missouri communities maintain and improve their water and wastewater treatment systems,” said Dru Buntin, director of the Department of Natural Resources. “One way we do that is by offering a variety of financial assistance programs through which qualified communities can improve key infrastructure and experience real economic benefits.”
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/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center.