Tennessee to allocate over $300 million for water infrastructure improvements across the state
(UI) – WVLT reported that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is issuing 131 grants worth nearly $300 million to cities across the state for various water infrastructure repairs and upgrades. The funding will come from Tennessee’s American Rescue Plan.
Collaborative grants were issued to areas such as Blount County, who, in a partnership with the South Blount County Utility District, will use over $7 million from the American Rescue plan funds to improve water mains and sewer line extensions, among other water infrastructure projects to increase water security and decrease contamination.
Non-collaborative grants will be issued to areas like Hamblen county, who will use over $5 million in funding to create asset management plans to improve the county’s drinking water and stormwater systems.
David Salyers, TDEC Commissioner, said, ““This shows that Tennessee recognizes the need for improved water infrastructure, and we are grateful for the leadership of Governor Lee and the General Assembly in seeing that communities get this assistance.”
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