$52 million in funding targets rural water system upgrades in Kentucky
(UI) - Kentucky has approved $52 million in funding to support upgrades to rural water infrastructure systems across the state, targeting long-standing reliability and service challenges in underserved communities.
The funding, authorized through House Joint Resolution 81 and signed by Gov. Andy Beshear, will be distributed to multiple municipalities and utility districts. According to Kentucky Today, nearly $26 million is allocated to Martin County, which has faced persistent water system issues in recent years.
Additional funding will support projects in several cities and regional systems, aimed at improving drinking water quality, modernizing aging infrastructure, and expanding system capacity.
State officials said the investment is intended to deliver more reliable water service and address infrastructure gaps in rural areas, where utilities often face funding constraints and aging systems.
The measure received unanimous approval in both chambers of the state legislature, Kentucky Today reported.
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